DIGITAL FORENSIC TECHNICIANS (WELWYN GARDEN CITY)

We are currently recruiting a Digital Forensic Technician in Welwyn Garden City on a 3-6 month on going contract. £12.58 Per Hour

Main purpose of the role
Digital Forensic Technicians provide a dedicated specialist digital acquisition and investigatory service to Hertfordshire Constabulary. The type of devices from which data is acquired include computers, laptops, sat navs, smart phones and cell phones. A range of techniques are used to acquire the data. The role also involves providing investigative staff with forensically sound access to exhibits for the Virtualisation service provided by the post holders. To contribute to achieving the Force vision, purpose and values.

Key Responsibilities
Collection, preservation, and extraction of digital information in a forensically sound manner in line with the ACPO Good Practice Guide for Digital Evidence. Logical analysis of data held on tablets, satellite navigation devices, mobile telephone handsets, digital cameras and all forms of digital media. Use of a range of investigative and analytical techniques to ensure that all relevant evidence and intelligence is extracted from datasets.
Assessment and configuration of computer and other storage devices to facilitate the use of the HTCU Virtualisation service for non-technical investigators. Including the use of the Intella software for indexing data sets.
Creation and maintenance of the software builds utilised by staff in Hi Tech Crime Unit.
Maintenance of the private Hi Tech Crime Unit multi-terabyte storage facility, and network infrastructure. Building and maintenance of forensic workstations.
Presentation of digital evidence at court.
Maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of emerging digital devices and Internet based resources and to act as expert advisor to Investigators and case managers across the Constabulary.

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