Job Description

Digital Media Advisor -

(Shift and weekend allowances in addition to advertised salary)


Digital intelligence/evidence plays a vital role in nearly every criminal investigation as new technology rapidly develops. As a Digital Media Advisor (DMAs) within our Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) you are responsible for providing digital advice and guidance to Detectives investigating serious and complex investigations. You will work within a supportive team of officer and police staff within the Cyber Team and CID in a role at the cutting edge of the capture, preservation, processing and analysis of data that will help protect the communities of Avon and Somerset.


You will need to have a good level of knowledge about digital technology and full training will be provided regarding extracting data from a variety of digital media devices such as mobile phones and routers.


Our DMA's also interview victims, witnesses and suspects, fully explore all evidential enquiries, from CCTV to digital device downloads as well as compiling case papers to prosecute offenders and bring them to justice.


If you are experienced in working with digital information in a range of formats and have a naturally inquisitive mind, then we want to hear from you.

Main responsibilities:

Identifying and securing devices and resources that will form part of investigations. Use a variety of techniques to extract relevant data and examine it, Identifying evidence that points towards or away from criminality. Carry out triage examinations of digital devices, including kiosk level one phone downloads, manual review of handsets and conducting router examinations. Gather intelligence through relevant open-source methods to optimise available evidence and assist investigating officers. Interviewing witnesses and suspects Provide high quality written and oral evidence that can be presented to the Crown Prosecution Service and at Court. Apply for search warrants and present supporting evidence to Magistrates. Attend search warrants and crime scenes, in order to enhance digital evidence capture capability. Provide advice and guidance to victims of cybercrime to safeguard from repeat victimisation.

Skills and experience:

Experience of interrogating, maintaining and utilising data on a wide range of digital devices. An understanding of network processes and what digital evidence may be available to assist an investigation. Experience of preparing reports and presenting information in a variety of formats. Excellent interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication. Proven decision making and problem-solving skills. Able to work within a highly pressurised working environment and to tight deadlines. You will need to either hold Professionalising Investigations Programme, Level 1 accreditation or be willing to attain this qualification.

Location and shifts:

We have 5 vacancies for Digital Media Advisors

3 are based at our Kenneth Steele House site in Central Bristol (BS2 0TQ) 2 based at our Bridgwater Police Centre, Express Park, TA6 4RR

This role involves working a 16/7 shift pattern embedded within the CID Directorates that include earlies (0800-1700) and lates (1400-2300). As such the role will be subject to shift and weekend allowance enhancement.

Additional information:

You must hold a full current driving license with the ability to travel around the force area as you may be required to work at different locations at short notice. This role is based within your work location at either Bristol or Bridgwater but you will be required to work at other locations across the force area. Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 16th June 2025 onwards.

Come join the team and be the difference. For any queries surrounding this role, please contact DS Clare Hargreaves via Clare.Hargreaves@avonandsomerset.police.uk or DI Hadley Rides via Hadley.Rides@avonandsomerset.police.uk.

About us

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Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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