Digital Forensics Media Technician

Lichfield Police Building
£25,713
£29,874
Grade E
Full Time
37
Permanent

About the Opportunity

 

Forensic 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 Forensics Department is committed to providing quality, objective, timely and effective forensic services to inform investigations, identify offenders, safeguard victims and witnesses, and streamline justice through good and early case management. This is achieved by:

 

  • Designing and delivering effective forensic strategies for each and every case that we are involved in.
  • Delivering all forensic examinations using recognised, validated and robust techniques
  • Maintaining qualifications and competence to deliver techniques.
  • Maintaining and following documented procedures that reflect best and validated practice.
  • Being committed to and complying with the ISO/IEC 17025, 17020 and the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct.

 

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver local forensic digital services including; CCTV and Mobile Devices; providing support to Officers and the Forensic Investigation Team

The role is full time 37 hours per week Monday – Friday

Location is Lichfield Forensic Hub.

Further details and key responsibilities can be found in the role profile.

Staffordshire have a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our people, within the organisation and in the services we provide to our communities.

 

We want to reflect the communities we serve and one way we can try to achieve this is through a 'positive action' approach.

 

Positive action is activity which helps employers identify and remove barriers and issues to the recruitment, retention and progression of people who identify with underrepresented groups of the Equalities Act 2010 (i.e. LGBT+, ethnicity, disability), whilst still employing people on merit.

 Click here to register your interest in being involved in positive action opportunities and support; Positive.action@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk

Please note that if successful for this role, the following tests and checks will be conducted:
  • Medical assessment 
  • Biometric vetting
  • Higher level vetting 
This position is subject to job evaluation.

This opportunity is closed to applications.