Digital Media Investigator

**Digital Media Investigator**

**Closing Date**:Tuesday 2 April 2024 at 5pm
**Work Type**:Full Time (37 hours) - Permanent
**Salary**:£32,772 - £36,996 per annum
**Department**:Norfolk Safeguarding and Investigations
**Location**:Broadland Hub - On Premise

**Activities and Responsibilities of the Post**

**Principle Purpose of the role**

Digital technology is ever changing and advancing; as the digital media investigator you will be expected to provide digital intelligence, strategies and an investigative capability, to support your colleagues in the effective management of these offenders and protect the public from harm.

**Main Activities of the Role**
- To provide a digital intelligence and investigative capability.
- To identify digital investigative opportunities, assistance and advice in support of live incidents and ongoing investigations.
- To gather intelligence and conduct proactive / reactive investigations where digital technology and data acquisition opportunities exit.
- To produce evidence and relevant disclosure products in support of investigations and liaise where appropriate with Crown Prosecutors and other professionals.
- To provide a county wide deployment to assist with home visits and off-site digital media examination.
- To provide digital lab and field services, examinations and tactical advice in respect of the opportunities to secure and preserve evidence across all digital platforms and digital media.
- To maintain professional development in respect of all relevant digital capabilities, good practice and legislation. Promulgate good practice, advice and guidance across the department.
- Attendance at a crime scene and / or support of a search warrant may be required to assist with the strategy for the digital evidence recovery.
- Any other duties that are commensurate with the role and grade as may be requested by management.

**Person Specification**

It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

- To be an experienced investigator with a proven track record of reactive / proactive investigations and / or developing intelligence to a high standard to support investigations
- The ability to review, interpret, analyse, edit, collate and present material from a wide range of different sources to compile concise reports/strategies to a high evidential standard
- Detailed understanding of IPA 2016, RIPA 2000, CPIA 1996, the management of police information, data protection, and a broad understanding of legislation and procedure associated with covert policing
- Detailed knowledge, experience and skills of open and closed source data and the exploitation of digital media and data. Recent practical usage of open and closed systems to identify intelligence and evidential opportunities
- Experience of identifying, understanding and dealing with threat, harm and risk
- Excellent written and oral communications skills including presentations / briefings to groups
- Full current driving licence

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

- Experience of working in the cyber and digital environment and knowledge of the practical challenges this presents

Hours of work are 37 hours per week
This post is offered on a permanent basis

**Special conditions / Points to note**
- The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of the duties and responsibility of the role, the duties may from time to time vary without changing the general character of the role or the levels of responsibilities
- Whilst the role is normally based at the aforementioned location, you may be required to work at other establishments across both Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies as may be reasonably required. Police Staff Conditions of Service will be adhered to in such instances
- All duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and good practice. A ‘No Smoking in the Work Place’ policy applies.
- All duties must be carried out in a manner that supports the Constabulary’s commitment to equality and inclusion
- Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies are currently undergoing a transformational modern workplace project which will see all roles categorised to establish whether the role is suitable for hybrid or homeworking from an organisational perspective. The recruiting manager will be able to provide you with an update as to the current phase of this project in respect of this role and how this relates to your individual circumstances.
- Post holder may be asked to work adjusted hours or weekends in line with any specific operational demand on a voluntary basis, payment will be in line with the Police Staff Council Handbook.

Norfolk constabulary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Consideration will be given to whether the post can be delivered on either a part time or job share basis, in line wi