Digital Forensics Investigator

Job Title: Digital Forensics Investigator
Responsible to: Digital Forensics & Cyber Manager

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for the identification, recovery, analysis, and reporting on examination of computer-related material in criminal, civil, or disciplinary investigations.
• Work as a Covert Internet Investigator on cyber-enabled or cyber-dependent investigations.
• Provide programming skills to produce applications as required by the Department.
• Provide professional evidence in criminal casework, appearing at criminal courts in prosecution action, anywhere in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Investigations:

• Investigate allegations of fraud, corruption, or other irregularity against the council or its partners.

• Attend search and seizure operations executed by the department against criminals, providing expert advice on identifying and seizing computer-related material.

2. Forensic Analysis:

• Undertake examinations of electronic material seized in criminal investigations, including computers, mobile phones, and other devices.

• Produce professional reports on findings to investigation teams, lawyers, and other key stakeholders.

3. Covert Operations:

• Act as a Covert Internet Investigator, supporting investigations by securing evidence and bringing offenders before the courts.

• Prepare and deliver operational orders and briefings for covert surveillance activities.

4. Court Proceedings:

• Prepare professional witness statements and provide evidence at court.

• Act as first or second officer in interviews under caution conducted in accordance with the Police & Criminal Evidence Act.

5. Programming and Training:

• Provide programming skills to produce applications required by the department.

• Deliver relevant training to colleagues and partners on forensic computer-related matters.

Person Specification:

• Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Ability to interpret and explain relevant legislation.

• Good numeracy, literacy, and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in using Word, Excel, and investigation packages.

• Proven track record of successful inter-agency working.

• Desirable Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to deliver training.

• Accredited Covert Internet Investigator (CII).

• Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant law enforcement accreditation in investigations.

• Experience in forensic analysis of computers and mobile phones.

• Knowledge of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and related legislation.

• Experience in economic crime investigations and court proceedings.

• Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• EnCE or equivalent certification.

• Experience using the Police National Computer.

• SC Clearance

If you would be interested in applying or would like anymore information please send your CV to or call .