Job Description

Division / Department - Specialist Crime

Grade - Grade 7

Status - Full Time and Part Time Available

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - 25,626 - 27,747

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week


Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Haywards Heath

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.


Chief Constables' Message


We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.


We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.


We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities


From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.


It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.


Sussex Police Digital Forensics Team are seeking to recruit a Digital Forensics Support Officer into our fast-paced team based at Haywards Heath Police Station.


Core hours of work will consist of 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday.

Please specify preferred working hours within your application.

In this role you will deliver efficient and effective support to the Digital Forensics Team for all items requiring forensic examination. To ensure the role is delivered in line with the ISO 17025 Standard and Forensic Scene Regulators Code of Practice; and in keeping with public expectations as defined in Surrey & Sussex policing commitments.


Key Responsibilities:


You will undertake efficient handling and storage of all exhibits requiring Digital Forensics Examination. You will need to comply with ISO 17025 quality standards and Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice. You will be required to work to standard operating procedures in line with ISO 17025 standards of accreditation. You will be required to maintain continuity of movements of all exhibits and DFT records including spreadsheets. You will have responsibility to carry out exhibit audits, deal with internal and external calls and assist with daily email enquires.
Skills & Experience

Good standard of secondary education (GCSE's A-C grade/or equivalent) including Maths and English or equivalent by recent, relevant experience. Proven IT skills with experience. Self-motivated and proven experience of working to deadlines with minimal supervision. Ability to manage high workloads and adapt to changing demands and competing priorities. Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with customers, challenging appropriately where required. Strong attention to detail. Proven problem-solving skills including analysis and interpretation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing. Awareness of exhibit handling and procedures including continuity and integrity.
Why Work With Us?


We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;


career progression contributory pension scheme (LGPS) generous annual leave allowance discounts for everyday spend generous and supportive parental leave financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
Further Information


The post holder will also be required to:



To undergo security vetting to the appropriate level.



To successfully complete all relevant / mandatory training courses, and abide with any relevant learning and development agreements specific to relevant courses.



A full is attached to this application for you to view with a more in-depth layout of responsibilities involved.

IMPORTANT:

Please carefully read this advert and the application form requirements, as we get an increasing number of applications that do not meet the minimum threshold required in the "free text" box, so please note that if you do not write enough, your application will be automatically rejected and will not be viewed as per our minimum requirements.

For further information regarding the role please contact:


Rachel Bowen - Digital Forensics Team Leader

Rachel.Bowen@surrey.police.uk

Diversity Statement


We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.


We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.


We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our

full anti-racism statement here

.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.



Additional Information


Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding

noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com

to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.


This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.


Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;


vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.


Job Detail


Reference number


SYSX STAFF04492
Date posted


25/07/2025
Closing date


08/08/2025
Location


Haywards Heath