Scientific Officer (Digital Forensics)
Devon & Cornwall Police
- South West England
- £53,529 per year
- Contract
- Part-time
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.Type of employment: Fixed TermType of working arrangement: Home worker - A Home-Worker has their home as their formal place of work and will normally work at home for their full contracted hours of work.Temporary Role Duration: Until 31/03/2025If you are not currently a police staff employee and are successful for this post, you will be offered a Fixed Term contract.Please note that applicants applying for an internal or external secondment should seek support from their current line manager for their temporary release from their substantive role before applying. External secondment requests will need to be supported by the Force Executive. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.About the role: 1PURPOSEForensic science provides a vital service to policing, the public and ultimately victims of crime.The Forensic Capability Network supports the forensic work taking place locally in 43 police forces in England and Wales, which employ around 4,000 practitioners.We're funded and led by the policing community to provide fast access to national knowledge, advice, and capabilities - whether supporting forces with accreditation, taking part in innovative research, accessing commercial frameworks, support the community to have enough of the right people, in the right places, equipped with the right skills, to meet the changing nature of forensics in the CJS, and supporting the NPCC Digital Forensic Portfolio Lead.The Digital Forensics Scientific Officer's role plays a crucial role in steering and influencing the tactical and strategic direction of digital forensics across the NPCC by fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.This position requires a hands-on approach to collaboration, bringing together various entities to achieve common goals. The Officers are integral in representing the organisation in board meetings, working groups, and through presentations on ongoing projects. The role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of navigating complex business environments and driving cohesive action among diverse stakeholder groups.The FCN Digital Forensics Scientific Office have a wide range of experience in their technical area but are also highly adaptable, leveraging this expertise to embrace and integrate new, evolving technologies. This aspect is crucial in the rapidly changing technological landscape within digital forensics, where emerging technologies can significantly impact strategic directions and pose new threats and opportunities.Want to know more about this role?Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the job description attached below.If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:Hiring Line Manager: Simon Cullen - Lead Scientist, Dorset Transforming Forensics FCNEmail Address: simon.cullen@dorset.pnn.police.ukTelephone Number: N/AWhat you get if you join us:If you work for us, you will get access to:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Vetting checks,
- Reference checks,
- Medical assessment,
- Qualification review,
- Right to Work checks.