Digital Forensic Analyst

Contract Type:
Permanent

Role:
Digital Forensic Analysts

Department:
Crime Services

Location:

Sheffield

Salary: £32,613 - £37,020

Hours:

37

Contract Type:
Permanent

We are currently recruiting a number of Digital Forensic Analysts to join our team. Are you analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about digital investigations, if so, this may be the role for you. In this role you will provide support to police investigations by securing and retrieving data from digital devices in accordance with national guidelines.

• Secure and retrieve evidence from a range of digital devices including mobile phones and computers in accordance with digital forensic unit (DFU) SOPs, ISO
  17025 Standards and Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Codes of practice, utilising a range of forensic software and techniques.
• Process and analyse recovered data in line with DFU SOPs, ISO
  17025 standards, FSR Codes of practice and industry recognised forensics software and techniques.
• Present findings and specialist interpretation of evidence obtained in a format easily understood by Investigating Officers, CPS and the Courts.
• Attendance at Court to present findings and evidence in a clear and comprehensible manner.
• Recording of contemporaneous notes of all actions taken during analysis and examinations in line with ACPO Principles, ISO
  17025 standards, FSR Codes of practice.
• Achieve and maintain competency for accredited processes within DFU in line with the ISO
  17025 accreditation.
• To mentor and support digital forensic technicians and where required other newly appointed staff members, including analysts, technicians, and admin staff.
• Perform supervisory peer review/quality assurance on work undertaken by other analysts/technicians within the DFU.
• Follow the career development plan, as outlined for the role.
• Provide technical support for Officers attending the unit to view and where necessary, grade data extracted from digital devices.
• Assist Officers as appropriate in the execution of search warrants and provide specialist advice and guidance on the correct methods of seizing and removing digital devices.
• Give presentations and briefings as appropriate, in support of investigations, including providing practical advice and guidance to officers on matters relating to digital forensic Investigations.
• As directed by senior digital forensic analysts or the DFU management team, research, test and where appropriate recommend the implementation of new products/techniques within the industry.
• Under the direction of the ISO Quality Manager/Technical Manager, carry out any necessary tasks in support of ISO accreditation such as internal audits or assisting with method validation.
• Support digital forensic projects and training, such as mobile phone kiosk implementation and digital forensic awareness to other units within the Force.
• Develop and maintain specialised and up to date technical knowledge of digital forensic procedures, keeping abreast of developments within the industry.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure effective knowledge sharing and assist officers in the creation of digital forensic examination strategies.
• Conduct other associated tasks considered appropriate given the rapid changes in technology.
• Due to the nature of the work undertaken by DFU, the successful candidate will require physical and emotional resilience to be able to deal with material of a distressing nature including child sexual abuse material on a regular basis. The successful candidate will be required to undergo regular compulsory OHU assessments.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken by DFU, the successful candidate will require physical and emotional resilience to be able to deal with material of a distressing nature including child sexual abuse material on a regular basis. The successful candidate will be required to undergo regular compulsory OHU assessments.

• QCF Level 6 (degree) relevant qualification or equivalent industry training.
• Excellent understanding of IT hardware /software, including PC architecture, maintenance, operation, connectivity and builds and an awareness of relevant digital forensic guidelines and legislation, including ACPO, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Principles of Human Rights, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act.
• Understanding of the processes, procedures and best practice guidance underpinning the examination of digital devices and excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present findings in a clear concise manner to Officers, Staff and the Courts.
• An awareness of different digital device operating systems and be able to deal with material of a distressing nature and undergo regular compulsory OHU Assessments.
• An awareness of forensic hardware and software.
• An awareness of ISO standards and the impact of these on Digital Forensic Investigations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous…