Digital Forensics Media Investigator

Digital Forensic Media InvestigatorGrade F – £32,613‑£39,276Contract Type – PermanentStaffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast‑paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement. Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.About the OpportunityForensic science is used to support the investigation of crime. It can be used to provide evidence to support or refute an allegation, a version of events and a person’s involvement in an offence. The Digital Forensics Unit (DFU) is committed to providing quality, objective, timely and effective forensic services to inform investigations, in support of our Policing Plan through modern policing, early intervention, supporting victims and witnesses, managing offenders and public confidence. The Digital Forensic Media Investigator role is key to delivering the aims of the Force and this opportunity is not to be missed if you have:A genuine passion for technology.Experience of working with media data (CCTV, videography, digital audio workstations).A need for continuous improvement, with a sense of professional curiosity.Desire to help protect the most vulnerable and the wider community, supporting officers and the Criminal Justice System.As a Digital Forensic Media Investigator you will have responsibility for conducting examination activities with the Unit. You will be utilising examination strategies and carrying out examinations to ensure reasonable lines of enquiry are explored. This will include, but is not limited to, the disassembly of digital video recorders, acquisition of data storage, using specialised digital forensic tools to process such data and using your skills and knowledge to review results from such processes. You will be working with recovered data to produce working copies of visual and audio evidence for use within the Criminal Justice System. This may be a simple conversion to usable format or a complex compilation of media to present a series of events. Work will be completed in adherence to ISO17025, the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct and Force‑specific policies and procedures. You will be creating material and statements that feed directly into the Criminal Justice System and will be required to attend court to present evidence in an expert capacity.The digital world is evolving quickly and we need to keep pace. We will support the right candidate with a defined training plan, including external training and development opportunities to ensure excellence in delivering Digital Forensics.Due to the nature of the role and the casework within the Unit, you may be exposed to indecent images and videos of children, acts of extreme violence or graphic and distressing video of serious injury and death. Robust welfare provision is in place to ensure you are supported in the role; further information will be discussed as part of the recruitment process.This is a highly technical unit and as such, enhanced recruitment is completed. Please ensure that you are giving a clear representation of your technical background, skills or experience within your application.BenefitsPension Scheme – Employers Pension contribution 21.5 % Staffordshire Pension FundGenerous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.Flexible / Agile Working.Sick pay scheme.Fostering friendly policy.Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave.Access to health and wellbeing support.Eye care vouchers.On site Gyms.Staff associations.Reward and recognition.Blue light Card.Flexible working options.Training and development opportunities.Car lease scheme.Cycle to work scheme.Free parking at selected sites.Onsite catering facilities.Access to Staff Networks.Union support.Financial products and services.Closing dateThursday 11th December 2025 at 1200 Midday.EEO StatementsStaffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all under‑represented groups including Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neuro‑divergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from under‑represented groups through targeted step‑In support and advice sessions.For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk. For any recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr