Technical Investigator

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 351017**Salary**:

- £36,585 - £41,834- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer- B2**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- PIRC - Investigations - PIRC - Investigations - PIRC - Investigations - The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently review the way the police handle complaints from the publ**Type of role**:

- Digital
- Information Technology**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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- HamiltonAbout the job

**Job summary**:
As a Technical Investigator reporting to a Deputy Senior Investigator, you will be a member of a team supporting those carrying out independent investigations into the most significant incidents concerning the delivery of policing in Scotland.
- Seizure and/or retrieval of evidence from CCTV/video systems, audio systems, mobile phones and other IT devices.
- Production of evidential and other reports, including transcripts, of video, audio, data or other material recovered from such systems.
- Proficient in the use of standard software on both PC & Mac (e.g. Apple Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office, etc.) for the examination of video, audio and other data systems.
- Production of video, audio and other information into standard formats for use in investigations and as evidence in court.
- Assisting Investigating Officers by providing technical support with the copying of digital media including creating copies and video/audio compilations.

You may be required to work unsocial and extended hours.

PIRC offers excellent career prospects, competitive pension and benefits and operates flexible working arrangements.

**How to Apply**

**Job description**:
**SPECIFIC DUTIES**
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to all PIRC business
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Seize and/or retrieve evidence from CCTV/video systems, audio systems, mobile phones and other IT devices.
- Produce evidential and other reports, including transcripts, of video, audio, data or other material recovered from such systems.
- Manage spend against a budget on technical specialist equipment.
- Provide fit for purpose CCTV footage for interviews in complex cases ensuring clear imaging that may be used as evidence.
- Provide fit for purpose productions of CCTV footage to be used as evidence in court cases ensuring footage is clear and audible.
- Attend premises and performing the necessary download/recovery of CCTV.
- Manage and maintain digital productions held securely on NAS (Synology DiskStation) Download and interpret mobile (smartphones) and i-phones
- Proficient in the use of standard software on both PC & Mac (e.g. Apple Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office, etc.) for the examination of video, audio and other data systems.
- Produce video, audio and other information into standard formats for use in investigations and as evidence in court which may include the cleansing or enhancing of footage.
- Assist Investigating Officers by providing technical support with the copying of digital media including creating copies and video/audio compilations.
- Assist colleagues within the Investigations department by corroborating witness statements and assisting in seizing productions.
- Ensure that all productions relating to enquiries are seized, recorded and lodged in accordance with procedures.
- Be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours.
- Maintain accurate records of enquiries and investigations for audit purposes.
- Ensure that all productions relating to enquiries are seized, recorded and lodged in accordance with procedures.
- Identify opportunities for improving performance or processes.
- Provide regular progress updates to line managers on allocated tasks.
- Liaise with police and other agency personnel as required.
- Carry out all other duties as instructed by line managers or as dictated by circumstances.

**JOB CHALLENGES AND PROBLEM SOLVING**
- The postholder may encounter difficult situations where they will need to exercise careful judgement, tact and diplomacy.
- The volume of work may be demanding, requiring effective time management and prioritisation.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- This post is line managed by a Deputy Senior Investigator, which will include performance appraisals, attendance management, daily workload management etc.
- The postholder must undergo vetting and security clearance prior to appointment
- The standard working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (notional working day 08.00 to 16.00)
- The post holder may be required to work unsocial and extended hours.

**Person specification**:
**Essential**

**Desirable**

**Qualifications*