XC518 Digital Forensic Technician ** External**
Digital Forensic Technician
Various locations across the West Yorkshire Force area
Multiple permanent full-time posts
The Digital Forensics Unit within West Yorkshire Police, which supports the investigation of serious crime, is looking to appoint Digital Forensic Technicians. This is seen as an ideal role for those who wish to be a technician, or as a first position for someone who has no previous experience of working in digital forensics but would like to start a career in this field.
You will be part of the Digital Forensics Unit, providing administrative and technical support to the team. You will be responsible for acquiring data from many types of digital device, including mobile phones, and form part of the triage process for all levels of digital investigations. You will support the investigation of serious crime and reporting to a Senior Digital Forensic Investigator and will be involved in all types of investigation.
The ideal candidate will 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 hold a relevant professional qualification in a computer-based subject or be able to demonstrate significant experience and expertise in a technical environment. A working understanding of the forensic examination of digital devices would also be desirable.
As a full current UK/European driving licence holder, you must be willing and able to travel for business purposes and to work flexibly to suit the requirements of the department.
This is a very challenging and demanding but also rewarding role. The successful candidate will be required to undergo regular psychological assessment.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 31st March 2023.
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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.