SY-Digital Forensic Technician

Role: Digital Forensic Technician

Department: Crime Services

Location: Ecclesfield, Sheffield

Salary: £27,747 - £30,468

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for two Digital Forensic Technicians to join our Digital Forensic Unit. In this role you will provide effective technical support to the Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) through the capture and processing of digital evidence from devices, utilising forensic software and techniques.

Key responsibilities:

Receipt and booking in of exhibits (Digital Devices) for examination in the Digital Forensic Unit.
Management of the exhibits store with responsibility for ensuring the continuity of all exhibits and maintaining integrity.
Disassembly, photography and reassembly of digital devices ready for forensic imaging and processing.
Forensic imaging and processing of digital devices using a range of forensic software and techniques.
Achieve and maintain competency in the forensic imaging and processing of digital devices.
Producing information in a form ready for full examination by the Digital Forensic Analysts .
Basic examination, processing and reporting of Mobile Phone Devices.
Utilising methods of forensic imaging and processing to obtain evidence for full examination.
Basic triage of exhibits and decision making on whether to continue to examination.
Assisting the Digital Forensic Analysts where required with the progression and basic analysis of case work.
Recording of all actions taken in line with national principles and ISO17025 / ISO 17020 standards.
Production of reports and statements clearly detailing work carried out to present to officers and the courts where required.
Updating of Force and National databases.
Maintenance of the Digital Forensic Unit hardware and software assets.
Backup and archiving of data stored on the Digital Forensic Unit server.
Provide support to viewing room and mobile phone kiosks users.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken by unit, the successful candidate will require physical and emotional resilience to be able to deal with material of a distressing nature including Child Sexual Abuse Imagery on a regular basis.

Skills and experience:

Excellent understanding of IT hardware /software, including PC architecture, maintenance, operation,
Connectivity and builds
Ability to prioritise and adapt own workloads and work independent of supervision
Ability to problem solve and work through tasks in a methodical and orderly manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present all actions taken in a clear concise manner to Officers, Staff and Courts
Be able to deal with material of a distressing nature and undergo regular compulsory OHU Assessments
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
Membership to the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a fixed role.

Fixed: This is a traditional arrangement, applicable when the work is mostly required to be undertaken at a fixed single place of work (on police premises) for most of the time. The work can only or is more effectively delivered from a police premises or other agreed organisational/partner premises.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details:

For further information about the role, please contact: Sam Hale/Tahla Senior/James Goddard on 0114 2921705

Closing Date: 13^th March 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply’

Candidate Information:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Documents to Review:

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here

For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here