The successful candidates will be based in the Local Police Area - Berkshire – (Slough & Loddon Valley)
Are you ready to use your skills to make a difference?
Digital Forensic Services are vital to helping our officers to combat crime, protect the vulnerable, enable safer communities, and make a difference that really matters. Thames Valley Police is making a multi-year investment in our Forensic Investigation Unit and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines and in particular digital forensics, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.
As part of this transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Portfolio of Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as a Frontline Digital Team Leader.
Reporting to the Digital Forensic Operational Supervisor, you will be responsible for oversight of the day to day operational delivery of services across frontline digital forensics which consists of:
- 24 Frontline digital technicians (16 current a further 8 in 23/24FY)
- Frontline digital forensics serves to support local fast paced investigations for frontline officers through kiosk extractions and triage of digital devices.
- Managing demand and prioritising submissions
The successful candidate will have:
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Good communication skills
- Experience of working in digital forensics or forensic capacity
- Experience of managing priorities against high demands
- Collaborative approach to working with others across the forensic portfolio
- Ability to engage with accreditation requirements
This role will predominantly be based on site and cover the 2 units in each county some travel between the 6 locations will be required occasionally.
To apply for this post please attach a cover letter and a CV of no more than 2 pages. NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 19915. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Monday 10th April 2023