SG4 Senior Officer, Digital Forensics

SOCA/NCA tackles serious criminality that impacts on the UK and its citizens. This includes class A drugs, people smuggling and human trafficking, major gun crime, fraud, computer crime, money laundering and the corruption that organised criminals use to facilitate these crimes.

We work to imprison serious criminals, and use many other tactics to disrupt crime and keep people safe. In particular, we want to ensure crime doesn’t pay and that it’s harder to commit. We also draw on innovative new approaches to prevent crimes from happening in the first place.

Grade & Role Title: SG4 Senior Officer – Digital Forensics, Cyber & Forensics

Vacancy Reference Number: CP0708601LF

Location: Tamworth

Closing Date: 03 February 2013 / Midnight

Generic Role Profile Number: RP14589

Starting Salary: £32,956 - £43,240. The starting salary for the successful candidate is open to negotiation within that pay scale depending on experience and qualification.

Role summary:

To manage/supervise a multi-functional team of digital forensic staff and to undertake investigations into technologically enabled crime.

Candidates are required to provide evidence against ONLY the followingPersonal Qualities Framework (PQF). The level required is listed on the Role Profile and below –

1. Communication
2. Teamwork and Partnership
3. Problem Solving
4. ‘Respect for Others’ will be evidenced at Interview not on the Application Form

Candidates are required to provide evidence against ONLY the following Entry Criteria taken from the Role Profile –

1. Experience in collection and analysis of evidence from digital devices.
2. A good understanding of relevant legislation (UK and international law) affecting Agency activity with a particular emphasis of legislation affecting digital evidence, including:

• European Court of Human Rights (ECHR);

• Serious Organised Crime & Police Act 2005;

• Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, Part 2 – seize and sift;

• Computer Misuse Act 1990; Police Act 1997 Part 3 – property interference;

• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 Parts 1 and 3 – interception & disclosure of encryption keys

• Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996 - Electronic Disclosure.

3. Proven experience of supervising/managing a team and working to tight deadlines.

4. Preparation and presentation of evidence in court.

Candidates are required to meet & evidence the following Training and Professional Qualifications taken from the Role Profile –

Essential

• EnCase Advanced training (or equivalent)
• Shrivenham Forensic Computing training (or equivalent)
• Second forensic tool training

Additional Information

• Must be willing to regularly travel nationally and/or overseas

Assessment

• Candidates will be required to undertake an additional technical assessment as part of the selection process.

To apply:

Candidates will need to complete the External Application Form and return it tocentral.recruitment@soca.x.gsi.gov.uk mailbox no later than Midnight on03/02/2013.

• Please use the Application Form, Guidance Notes, Role Profile andPersonal Qualities Framework (PQF) to assist you in completing the form.

• To ensure that your application / emails regarding this vacancy are actioned please ensure that the title of the email contains the following information listed above –Grade & Role Title followed by the Vacancy Reference Number.

• Should an application arrive after the stated deadline it will not be included in the recruitment process, regardless of the reason.

• Should you be successful at short listing but can not attend on the date/time allocated to yourself for a interview date The Recruitment Team can not guarantee an alternate date, regardless of the reason.

• Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is SOCA’s policy not to give feedback to external candidates on applications.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

To be considered, you will need to successfully complete Security clearance (SC) before commencing the role.

You will also be required to undertake a mandatory pre-employment substance misuse test and achieve a satisfactory result.

You should be aware that some roles within SOCA/NCA do require Developed Vetting Security clearance but this is not required for entry.

DRIVING DIVERSITY FORWARD

SOCA/NCA treats everyone with respect and dignity, provides a positive environment in which everyone feels valued, where individual differences in age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital/parental status, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation and work style are fully utilised to best meet organisational needs.

We therefore welcome all applications, but particularly welcome applications from females and ethnic minorities.

SOCA is a “Two Ticks” employer and is committed to inviting people who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria at the shortlist stage to interview / Assessment Centre.

If you require any adjustments to be made to the selection process, please let our Recruitment Team know and they will make the appropriate arrangements.