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Digital Senior Investigator

Employer
Eurofins
Location
Teddington (City/Town), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
22 Feb 2019

Job Details

The Role

To undertake operational tasks such as the analysis of a wide range of computer systems supplied for forensic examination. Produce written reports and statements relating to this work for possible presentation in court

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Provide written estimates to both the prosecution and defence for the forensic examination of digital equipment.
  • Develop examination strategies on a case-by-case basis in order to prepare outline summaries of proposed work programmes to agreed costs
  • Organise your own day to day casework activities in order to ensure that cases are carried out efficiently, to the required standards and cost, in accordance with good work practise and quality systems.
  • To work in accordance with best scientific and commercial practice to deliver, often complex, computer investigation related projects on time, within budget and to the appropriate quality
  • Attend customer premises to advise and assist in seizure of equipment and on site acquisitions
  • Oversee Research and Development work completed by other members of the team
  • Produce appropriate reports and delivery expert evidence on findings
  • Review of colleagues reports / statements to ensure quality and maintain standards
  • Handle exhibits in accordance with evidential rules and technological safeguards to ensure the integrity of each case
  • Buddy or mentor junior members of staff
  • Provide accurate and understandable briefing / customer presentations
  • Liaise with customers in order to keep them abreast with progression of their cases
  • Review and keep abreast of appropriate improvements in technology.
  • Consider areas for improvement in the role or processes that will have a positive impact on quality and effectiveness

Required Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills

  • Experienced Computer and/or Phone Investigation
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent with recognised qualifications in computer science or computer forensic investigation.
  • Proven track record in forensic computer and/or phone forensic investigation. Demonstrating competence and expertise from initial imaging, analysis and giving evidence in Crown Court as an Expert.
  • Good working knowledge of a wide range of operating systems including Microsoft, Mac, Linux, experience of working with networks and also the various forensic software tools available
  • Experience of working in a forensic environment to the highest ethical standards
  • Good understanding of the UK legislation
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Excellent knowledge of court procedure and etiquette of an expert witness, disclosure and continuity

Behaviours

  • Customer focus
  • Able to Communicate effectively with the team and other stakeholders
  • Proven ability of delivering results
  • Takes accountability for actions
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritise a challenging workload
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • High level of commercial awareness
  • A degree of flexibility

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance is required for this role.

To gain security clearance you must have three years continuous residency in the UK.

Criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance. This role may in addition require random alcohol/drug screening.

Company

Eurofins Forensic Services laboratories are amongst the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, enabling the company to offer a complete and comprehensive range of independent and innovative DNA and toxicological testing solutions to police forces, legal and criminal justice organisations throughout Europe.

EUROFINS FORENSIC SERVICES' digital investigation unit is multi-skilled in both computer and mobile phone examination. It allows us to offer a more flexible approach to working, thus supporting the customer and future forensic developments.

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