Data Forensic Technician - Dorset Police : Job Details

Data Forensic Technician

Location: Ferndown Police Station (EH)

Salary: Starting at £29,109 and rising by annual increments to a maximum of £33,264

Type of employment: Permanent

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week.

About the role:

To assist in the forensic examination of exhibits and data held within. To ensure the continuity of media submitted, and create forensic copies of data.

To undertake the initial acquisition of all media received into the unit including computers and mobile devices.

Manage all material in accordance with the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) concerning the destruction and storage of all Regional Force images.

To act in the capacity of receptionist for visitors to the unit, including dealing with access control and maintaining the unit’s appointments calendar.

To monitor server storage levels within the Unit and manage the maintenance of critical equipment within the lab.

Liaise with specialist companies for the acquisition of software and hardware equipment and specialist training providers.

What you get if you join us:

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.

To Apply

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