Technical Investigator

RSR are currently recruiting for** Technical Investigator**

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.

**Location**:Hamilton, Scotland

**Contract**: Permanent

**Work hours**: Full time - Hybrid

**Salary**: £33,120 - £37,936 per annum - Staff will be appointed on Point 1 of the scale - £33,120

**Vacancies**:1

**Main duties and responsibilities**
- 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
- Be proficient in the use of standard software (e.g. Adobe software, including Premier 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.
- Assist in the management of PIRC’s encrypted Egress Download system used in the sending and receiving of sensitive files

**Essential**
- Previous experience working in the digital forensics sector, or within a similar computer related industry (3-5 years)
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholder
- Proven experience with CCTV / Video systems including undertaking downloads from source
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Ability to provide technical support to maintain the effective day to day running of the standalone equipment within the organisation
- Good knowledge of Microsoft, Adobe and Apple packages such as Visio, Adobe Premier Pro and Apple Final Cut Pro
- Ability to conduct forensic examinations and analysis of a wide range of digital devices.
- Ability to communicate fluently, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Ability to collect, analyse, assimilate information, present evidence and reach sound judgements
- Ability to use effectively Video editing software for compilations of DVDs

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