Digital Forensic Investigator - Digital Forensic Investigation Unit - Grade G/I - 541
The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have vacancies for exceptional and experienced Digital Forensic Investigators within their Digital Forensic Investigation Unit (DFIU).
This exciting and varied role will put you at the forefront of one of the largest and most advanced digital forensic teams in UK policing, striving to become a centre of excellence in this field. Over the years, the unit has undergone significant expansion, which is a genuine acknowledgement of the crucial and valuable contribution that digital forensics brings to modern-day police investigations.
The DFIU is looking for driven and motivated candidates with experience in digital forensics, specifically in processing and analysing data acquired from a wide range of digital devices. Your knowledge in this arena and understanding of criminal investigations will be utilised to support complex, high-profile, and challenging police investigations.
In this role, you will conduct intelligence-led digital forensic investigations on a wide range of digital devices and sources, providing evidence and expert interpretation of the relevant data in a format acceptable to the court. As a member of a dynamic team, you will work closely with others in the unit who have different experiences and specialisms, and lead on cutting-edge research and development.
You will use your technical knowledge and communication skills to present evidence to police investigators, prosecutors, and the courts, explaining complex digital evidence in a manner that can be understood by a wide range of audiences.
It’s an extremely challenging role, with over-the-shoulder support. You will work closely with specialist digital forensic practitioners and officers, who have a mutual commitment to law enforcement, to analyse sensitive and distressing material, including child sexual abuse material and other serious crimes.
With previous experience working in the digital forensics sector, or within a similar computer related industry, you will have the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct forensic examinations and analysis of a wide range of digital devices. You will use these and knowledge of criminal investigation to support complex, high-profile and challenging police cases.
You will use your knowledge with your communication skills to present evidence to police investigators, prosecutors and the courts, explaining complex digital evidence in a manner that can be understood by a wide range of audiences.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of criminal legislation detailed in the job description.
You will have degree level qualification in a digital forensic or computer related subject, or relevant work experience demonstrating the same level of knowledge.
To apply please submit one document (maximum 4 pages) that contains your CV and a covering letter that outlines how your skills meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.
DFIU is located with colleagues from Forensic Services in a purposely designed modern facility situated on the outer city M60 ring road, with access to all major routes in and out of Manchester.
This post carries 3.77% and 0.33% weekend enhancement.
The job description and shift pattern for this role is currently under review and therefore may be subject to change. Should you be successful in your application you will be informed of any changes.
Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.
Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
Benefits:
As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.
Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
- A competitive salary
- Annual pay rise
- Generous Pension
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Healthcare and wellbeing support
- Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
- Emergency Services blue light card discount
- Cycle Scheme
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