Assistant Digital Investigator

Job Purpose

To provide forensic examination and data acquisition of digital telecoms and computer based electronic storage devices as prescribed in the Investigator’s case strategy, and to recognised national standards in accordance with ISO 17025 & FSR CoP. Equipment includes but not limited to mobile telephones, computers, and components i.e. SIM cards and memory cards.

• To undertake computer and/or mobile phone examinations by the recovery and retrieval of extant, deleted, and encrypted data as per Investigator instructions.
• Delivery of work on time and according to Investigator instructions.
• Follow digital strategies and carry out first stage analysis on behalf of Senior Investigators.
• General maintenance of equipment used.
• Required to test and validate tools used during acquisition process.
• To produce accurate intelligence/findings reports.
• Adhere to all quality systems appropriate to the DF.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with recognised qualifications in computer science or computer forensic investigation.
• Proven track record in forensic computer investigation, demonstrating competence and expertise from initial imaging, analysis and giving evidence in Crown Court as an Expert.
• Good working knowledge of a wide range of operating systems including Microsoft, Mac, Linux, experience of working with networks and also the various forensic software tools available.
• Experience of working in a forensic environment to the highest ethical standards.
• Good understanding of the UK legislation.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of court procedure and etiquette of an expert witness, disclosure, and continuity.

• Customer focus.
• Able to communicate effectively with the team and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability of delivering results.
• Takes accountability for actions.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a challenging workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• A degree of flexibility.
• Impartiality.

The jobholder is responsible for obtaining and maintaining the appropriate levels of security clearance and adhering to the organisation’s security vetting policy and process in force at the time.

This job description is intended as a guide to outline the general requirements of the job role. It is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting and may be amended commensurate with the job role.