Digital Forensics Unit Technical Manager

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Becoming part of #TeamSWP will offer you a unique learning experience where you will contribute to real life projects in a complex and diverse environment. We value individuality and encourage new ideas and creativity that will contribute to our success as a force and make a difference to society. We are looking for people with diverse skills and experiences who are innovative, driven, ambitious and above all, talented individuals who aspire to be our leaders of the future and wish to join our successful team.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Digital Forensics Technical Manager, responsible for overseeing digital forensic lab processes and technical management of the department. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

• We are a unique and growing team in an exciting area of policing, conducting forensic examinations of digital devices for all types of criminal investigations.
• The Digital Forensic Unit consists of a main laboratory based out of Pontprennau in Cardiff with mobile phone examination capabilities within our stations in Cardiff Bay, Merthyr, Bridgend and Swansea.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

• The role will be based at our Pontprennau office but the post holder will have responsibility for the technical aspects at all sites with the South Wales Digital Forensics Unit.
• The post holder will be required to maintain competence in digital forensic techniques and will have oversight of all technical lab processes and management of laboratory staff.
• The work undertaken within the Unit is accredited to ISO 17025 / 17020 standards as required by the Forensic Science Regulator for all forensic activities (See FSR Code of Practice, ISO17025:2017, ILAC G19), with work inspected by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

• Knowledge and experience in digital forensic practices including imaging, data processing and analysis.
• Experience in managing technical staff with emphasis on performance management and the ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
• Understanding of the Digital Forensic marketplace and ability to horizon scan and introduce suitable business cases where new tooling and techniques are identified that would improve the service provided by the Unit.
• Experience working within an ISO controlled environment would be advantageous.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting. 

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Detective Inspector Rob Ewin via email (Robert.Ewin@South-Wales.police.uk).

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.