Digital Evidence Officer
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
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About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright, enthusiastic, person with good interpersonal and relational skills to join the Wiltshire Police, Criminal Justice Digital Evidence department within a small and busy team. The role is based at Melksham with a requirement at times to work at Swindon - a work vehicle can be used when available. The post is for 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) on a permanent contract. A probation period will apply on appointment
What you will be doing
This role would suit an individual who is comfortable dealing with digital media.
- The team undertakes the preparation and transfer of all evidential digital data to the court services to support criminal investigations, ensuring that all timescales are complied with and that both local and national standards/targets are consistently met, in accordance with legal requirements, force policy and making critical decisions with reference to material and retention.
- This role also includes the management of all interview recordings and associated material within the specified division, undertaking the subsequent review and management of material in accordance with MOPI (Management of Police Information), CPIA (Criminal Prosecutions Investigations Act) and GDPR guidelines. Making critical decisions with reference to this material and retention periods.
- You will be responsible for the administration of databases and associated material therefore administrative experience, good IT, organisational skills and attention to detail are essential. As well as an understanding of Confidentiality and Data protection (GDPR) / Freedom of information. It is also essential you can work independently in order to problem solve but can also work well within a team. Training will be provided for this role.
- It is also essential you can work independently in order to problem solve but can also work well within a team. Training will be provided for this role.
About you and your experience
- The successful applicant will need to have the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, problem-solve using your own initiative, communicate well with a variety of people for example, CPS (Crown Prosecution Service), police officers and partner agencies, and be competent in the use of computers, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- The Police Service has recently been the subject of significant changes brought about by local and national requirements. This is likely to continue, and you will be expected to be able to adapt and change as these arise within a flexible environment.
- Must have a good understanding of GDPR
What we offer
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.