Role: Regional Forensics Data Technician
Contract length: 6 months
Location: Wiltshire - Office based
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £16.66 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Regional Forensics Data Technician for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGIONAL FORENSICS DATA TECHNICIAN
The principal responsibility is to provide efficient and effective technical support to Data Forensics and ensure compliance with Force policies and procedures. In particular to:
- To effectively monitor and manage the receipt and return of Digital Forensic submissions (computers, phones other data/image mediums) maintaining administrative systems to ensure their integrity and continuity of evidence.
- Evaluate and triage submissions against offence, risk, proportionality to the investigation and procurement cost to the Force.
- To assist in the forensic examination of exhibits and data held within.
- Log media submitted, create electronic files for floppy and disc images.
- Examine CD and DVD evidence and make recommendations.
- To undertake the examination of all removable media received in the unit and to assist with digital evidence recovery of computers in terms of initial acquisition.
- Manage all material in accordance with the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) concerning the destruction and storage of all Regional Force images.
- To act in the capacity of receptionist for visitors to the unit, including dealing with access control and maintaining the unit’s appointments calendar.
- To monitor storage levels within the Unit and manage the supply of laptops and equipment etc.
- Liaise with specialist companies for the acquisition of software and hardware equipment and specialist training providers.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF REGIONAL FORENSICS DATA TECHNICIAN
- Experience of monitoring, maintenance and upgrading of IT equipment and software within a specialist unit, such as the High Tech Crime Unit, with experience of Microsoft Server platforms and Domain working.
- Experience of working with specialised forensic software/hardware and understanding of ACPO guidelines and principles for computer based electronic evidence.
- The ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis without undue distress.
- Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a technical environment, demonstrating attention to detail, within a highly confidential unit.
- Able to communicate clearly at all levels such as with Police Officers and other professional persons including providing evidential reports for court as required.
- Computer related qualification, not limited to, but such as MICROSOFT Certification or Chartered IT professional.
- Demonstrable ability to use information methodically to identify and analyse problems and draw logical conclusions.
If you are a Regional Forensics Data Technician apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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