The principal responsibility of the Regional Forensics Data Manager is to manage the Data Forensic Team in the examination of electronic devices, including computers and mobile devices, in all levels of crime investigation across the South West Forces.

In particular to:

• Responsibility for the management of technical investigations involving the securing and retrieval of data from seized computers and mobile devices, including configuration of operating systems and applications.
• To attend searches where necessary, producing technical documentation in relation to data retrieved from digital devices and media.
• Assist in level 2 criminal investigations as directed by Force/Regional tasking to allow Force targets to be achieved efficiently and effectively. Liaise with other law enforcement agencies and co-ordinate other investigative efforts.
• Act as a Digital Forensic coordinator of staff and resources for investigations that require a multi discipline technical response across a single, or multiple, South West Force(s).
• Manage unit performance, which should directly link to Force performance framework and quality management systems.

This list of duties is not restrictive or exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to carry out duties from time to time that are either commensurate with/or lower than the grade of the post.  In some posts this might include the ad-hoc provision of guidance and informal training of new colleagues.

The post is a ‘designated role’ under the Police Reform Act 2002 and the Policing and Crime Act 2017 and as such, the post holder will have certain designated powers as awarded by the Chief Constable.