Forensics Data Technician - Local Authority

Role: Forensics Data Technician REF 357853

Contract Length: Until 31/03/24

Location: Ferndown

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: £15.49 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Forensics Data Technician for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FORENSICS DATA TECHNICIAN

The principal responsibility is to provide efficient and effective technical support to Data Forensics and ensure compliance with Force policies and procedures. In particular to:

• To effectively monitor and manage the receipt and return of Digital Forensic submissions (computers, phones other data/image mediums) maintaining administrative systems to ensure their integrity and continuity of evidence.


• Evaluate and triage submissions against offence, risk, proportionality to the investigation and procurement cost to the Force.


• To act in the capacity of receptionist for visitors to the unit, including dealing with access control and maintaining the unit’s appointments calendar.

In addition there are some functions that are intrinsic to the role.  An employer’s duty of care and current legislation allows the Force to establish if a potential applicant could carry them out, either with or without reasonable adjustments. These functions are:

Manual Handling, Lone working, working at night, Working with Chemicals/Biological Hazards, Working with Equipment / Machinery with Potential to Cause Harm, Working with Disturbing Evidence/Observation of Disturbing Circumstances.

The postholder may be required undertake other duties which are not necessarily specified on the role profile, but which are commensurate with the role.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FORENSICS DATA TECHNICIAN

• Computer related qualification, not limited to, but such as MICROSOFT Certification or Chartered IT professional.


• Hold a full UK driving licence – or be able to have suitable personal arrangements to be transported to various locations to undertake role as and when required.


• Experience of monitoring, maintenance and upgrading of IT equipment and software within a specialist unit, such as the High Tech Crime Unit, with experience of Microsoft Server platforms and Domain working.


• Experience of working with specialised forensic software/hardware and understanding of ACPO guidelines and principles for computer based electronic evidence.


• The ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis without undue distress.


• Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a technical environment, demonstrating attention to detail, within a highly confidential unit.


• Able to communicate clearly at all levels such as with Police Officers and other professional persons including providing evidential reports for court as required.


• Demonstrable ability to use information methodically to identify and analyse problems and draw logical conclusions. 

If you are a Forensics Data Technician, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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