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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Digital Investigations Technician (Police Staff)
Department/Location:
Responsible to: Detective Sergeant (Digital Investigations Unit)
Responsible for: Digital Investigations
Date:
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JOB PURPOSE
To assist in conducting the forensic examination of digital devices for evidence in
support of criminal investigations. To provide technical support to other investigators in
order to give the Force an effective response to the investigation of all crimes that
contain a hi-tech element.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Arrange delivery and collection of evidential items in liaison with officers
and station assistants. Record the movement of evidential items into and
from the department, to ensure proper continuity of evidence.
2.
Conduct physical examinations of items submitted for examination,
disassemble, carry out forensic acquisition of data in accordance with
best practice and national guidelines, and reassemble. Record all
processes accurately and contemporaneously, in written format or
electronically, and also by photography.
Conduct preliminary forensic processing of acquired data, for example
identifying drive letters from Mounted Device registry entries, mounting
and carving or designated file types, indexing of cases, identification of
encrypted material, and BIOS and time zone checks.
Record contemporaneously all forensic processes and present in a
report for the Digital Evidence examiner.
Assist in the management and maintenance of the unit’s forensic
computer network, and attached devices.
Manage and maintain stock levels of consumable equipment, particularly
hard drives, maintain an inventory and tracking of individual assets.
Provide advice and guidance to police officers who are planning
searches of premises where digital devices are known or believed to be
present.
To train and mentor any undergraduate student placement who is acting
as assistant to your post.
To participate in the Force PDR process and take responsibility for
identifying your own professional and career development needs.
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DIMENSIONS
Financial: N/A
Staff: N/A
Sphere of activity:
The post holder will be responsible as part of the Digital Investigations Unit for the
provision of a service for the forensic recovery of evidence from digital devices for the
Force.
The post holder will manage the movement of evidential items for the department.
The post holder will conduct physical examination of digital devices, acquire forensic
images of the items submitted for examination and then undertake a preliminary
forensic investigation.
Other: N/A
ORGANISATIONAL/DEPARTMENTAL CHART
ACCOUNTABILITY
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Digital Investigations Technician (Police Staff)
Department:
Digital Investigations Unit
Date:
Library no:
CRITERIA
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of and experience in, the use of Microsoft DOS
and windows operating systems, and an understanding of
other common operating systems.
Interview/
Shortlisting
Knowledge of and experience in the main public uses of the
Interview
Internet – http, ftp, nntp, smtp, pop, irc, & peer to peer
networking. An advanced understanding of the structure
and operation of both Local Area Networks and the Internet.
An in depth knowledge of PC architecture, its hardware
components and how they interact, connectivity and
networking. The ability to disassemble and reassemble
digital devices and trouble shoot faults.
A basic understanding of legislation in relation to Hi-Tech
Crime, including, Computer Misuse, Indecent Photographs
of Children, Reprogramming Act and Data Protection
issues.
An advanced knowledge and understanding of file
structures. The post holder will be required to be able to
transfer hard drives between systems and to utilize the
software tools required to prepare a hard drive for use, to
load an operating system onto it and to install it into a
system.
Interview/
Shortlisting
Interview
Interview
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A commitment to a continual personal development of
knowledge of digital technology, both hardware and
software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the
ability to interact effectively with persons at all levels of
technical knowledge, both within and outside the police
service.
Interview
A proven record of discretion and integrity.
Interview/Vetting
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Proven ability to work in a small close-knit team.
Interview
Able to work within strict procedures and protocols but with
the initiative and imagination to identify and recommend
improvements.
Interview
Attention to detail with a methodical and painstaking
approach to problem solving.
Interview
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION
Degree (or equivalent) in information and
communication technology, or equivalent technical
experience in fields such as digital forensics,
electronics, or mobile telecommunication networks.
Application/
Interview
Must be prepared, willing and able to arrange own travel
throughout the County.
Application Form
Must be willing to attend required training courses and
attachments.
Application Form
OTHER
An understanding of and a commitment to Equal
Opportunities. A commitment to proving a quality service
internally and externally to improve Police/Community
relations and trust.
Interview
A willingness to undergo Mandatory Counselling in
accordance with the eCrime Unit Counselling Policy.
Interview
The post holder will be checked to Management Vetting
(MV) and Security Checks (SC) levels.
Vetting Unit
ACCOUNTABILITY
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