We’re looking for a Data Forensic Investigator to join our team and help support South West Regional Forces with vital digital and data investigations. This is a varied and meaningful role where your technical skills, curiosity, and attention to detail will directly contribute to keeping communities safe.

Please do not be put off if you do not meet all the requirements of the role, we are open to all applicants to show their unique skill sets. Please try your best to answer the questions with the experience you do have and Devon & Cornwall Police Data Forensic Unit are happy to provide support to the areas that do not fully match the requirements.

The principal responsibility of the Regional Forensics Data Investigator is to provide South West Regional Forces with an evidential Data Investigation capability. The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the technical investigation including securing and retrieving data from seized computer systems and mobile devices, including configuration of operating systems and applications, attending searches where necessary, producing technical documentation in relation to data retrieved from computers and media.

In particular to:

Presenting evidence in court as required and providing advice to police officers on forensic computer analysis, in order to assist in the investigation of Data Forensics crime in its entirety and gathering of evidence to support a criminal prosecution. 

The majority of the examinations will be undertaken at the request of the Investigating Officer to provide intelligence and evidence to identify and prosecute offenders and identify witness/victims.  A vital part of the role is the integrity and continuity of evidence with subsequent presentation at judicial proceedings.

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.

Designated Powers in relation to seizure, handling and creation of exhibits.