XC147 Digital Forensic Investigator (Advanced) **External**

Bradford
£29, 793 - £31, 725 per annum
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY

Digital Forensic Investigator (Advanced)
Protective Services Crime
Digital Forensic Unit
Trafalgar House
Bradford
1 permanent post available
37 hours per week


West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit a Digital Forensic Investigator (Advanced) in the Digital Forensics unit, which supports the investigation of serious crime. You will be part of the Digital Forensics Unit, providing technical knowledge and investigative skills in all aspects of Digital Forensics, supporting an investigation. You will be responsible for all levels of digital investigations.

You will support the investigation of serious crime and reporting to a Senior Digital Forensic Investigator, you will be involved in all types of investigation. You may be required to attend live crime scenes and Magistrates search warrants to advise investigating officers and oversee activities of other digital forensic staff.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a digital forensic unit (or similar experience), come with intermediate knowledge and expertise of common operating systems and applications. You must have an aptitude for problem solving, in a methodical and orderly manner.

You will be required to be educated to a degree level in a computer based discipline or be able to demonstrate significant experience and understanding of working in a Digital Forensic environment. You should also have a working understanding of the Forensic examination of digital devices with experience of working on all crime types.

As a Full current UK/European driving license holder, you must have the willingness and ability to travel for business purposes and to work flexibly to suit the requirements of the department. You must be prepared to participate in a weekend standby rota if required.

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.

These posts are suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 18th November 2020.

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 on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

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.

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.