Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) Technician (Video/Audio)

Experienced within audio visual or similar field? This is an outstanding opportunity to join the Digital Forensics Unit team at North Wales Police as the Digital Forensics Unit Technician (Video/Audio). You’ll be joining on a permanent contract working part time hours (up to 18.5 hours per week), within an organisation that will truly support your success in the workplace.

In this role, you will carry out an array of duties within the Video/Audio Enhancement Suite of the Digital Forensics Unit, ensuring that you work to the best of your ability to provide a professional service for North Wales Police.

This role would require you to have experience in the technical area as well as, ensuring that you are a confident individual who can work well with the team of this department as well as being able to work on your own initiative.

What does the Digital Forensics Unit Technician (Video/Audio) role entail?

In this role you will perform various techniques of clarification in relation to both video and audio, in order to assist in the detection of crime. You’ll be accepting, processing and editing all formats of CCTV, Video, Audio, and any digital media for use at interview and/or in court, as well as for intelligence purposes.

Other duties will include, but not be limited to;

Copying of evidential video and audio and producing photographic images.
Assisting officers in the retrieval of evidence from scenes of crime.
Instant response to any major incidents
Exhibiting evidential items for court use
Prepare statements and give evidence in court as necessary
Handle protectively marked material in compliance with force policy
Provide regular educational sessions for trainee officers
Answering telephone calls/e-mails and assisting all queries

What will I need to be considered for the Digital Forensics Unit Technician (Video/Audio) role?

HND or equivalent qualification in audio visual or similar field, or an equivalent amount of proven relevant experience - https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
In depth working knowledge and experience of information technology, specifically Non-Linear Editing applications, computer networks, Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft office.
In depth working knowledge of Adobe Applications, specifically Premier Pro.
Proven communication skills, both written and oral, together with the ability to relay technical information and professional opinions within the specified field.
Possess good organisational skills, together with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
The role also requires applicants to have a pro-active, self-motivated approach, who can work as part of a team and on their own initiative.
A good working knowledge of different CCTV systems.

The role may require the viewing of potentially distressing and harrowing images, however we would like to reassure you that North Wales Police have a plethora of networks to support you if needed.

Welsh

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation and for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate Level 2 Spoken Welsh skills, which means you’re able to give and ask for personal details and basic information; to make simple requests and say a few phrases about yourself in Welsh. Within your first 12 months service you will be required to reach Level 3 Spoken Welsh language skills. You can find out more by visiting our Welsh Language Resources Page

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this.

How do you apply

The post profile will tell you all you need to know about the job and what skills you’ll need to apply.

Shortlisting is based on your statement in support of your application. Please ensure you evidence where possible with specific examples, of how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum/special criteria and/or essential requirements for the role.

Closing date: 09/05/2024

If you require any further information, please contact the North Wales Police Recruitment Team: SSF.Recruitment@northwales.police.uk or 01492 804699.