XC199 Victim Identification Officer **External**

Calder Park, Wakefield
£26,865 - £28,725 per annum
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY

Victim Identification Officer
Digital Forensics Unit
Protective Services Crime
Calder Park
One permanent full time post

West Yorkshire Police are looking to appoint a Victim Identification Officer to be based at Calder Park, Wakefield.
Victim Identification is at the forefront of all our investigations. This role is pivotal in enabling the victims of abuse to be safeguarded whilst those responsible are identified and prevented from further offending.

You will be part of the Digital Forensic Unit, leading the implementation of Victim Identification, acting as a liaison for West Yorkshire Police and partners internally and externally.
You will support investigators within West Yorkshire Police in Victim Identification and the use of CAID.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a Digital Forensic environment or experience of the CAID system (or similar experience). You must have an aptitude for problem solving, in a methodical and orderly manner.

You will be required to have physical and emotional resilience to regularly deal with abusive and offensive imagery of extreme violence, obscenity and depravity.

This is a very challenging and demanding, but also rewarding role. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment, and will be required to undergo regular psychological assessments.
You will support the investigation of serious crime and report to a Senior Digital Forensic Investigator.

The application process will close at 23.:55 hours on 13th May 2021.

Please note: The Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

No Shift Allowance

This opportunity is closed to applications.