Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident individual to join our Cyber Team as a Digital Media Investigator.


Our Digital Media Investigators are working at the cutting technical edge of policing, finding smarter ways of using technology to bring offenders to justice. You will provide advice and support to a range of stakeholders including victims of cybercrime meaning excellent interpersonal skills and being able to demonstrate empathy is vital to provide a satisfactory service.


We are looking for someone with sound knowledge of complex crime investigation and digital evidential opportunities to support Investigators around the force.


In this role you will have exposure to complex criminality that may involve offences against children, violence and sexual offences.

In this role, your main responsibilities will be:

Providing technical expertise and early tactical advice to Senior Investigating Officer's and Officers in Charge engaged in the investigations, and other relevant enquiries. To compose and deliver presentations, to upskill staff and increase the force's response and capability in digital investigations and opportunities. Gather intelligence through relevant open-source methods in order to optimise available evidence and assist investigating officers. Carry out digital examinations of computers, mobile telephones, laptops and other digital devices. Attending crime scenes, arrests and interviews of suspects. Take responsibility and ownership for an investigative workload. Support proactive and covert operations, to exploit digital opportunities. Provide advice and guidance to victims of cybercrime.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

Due to the nature and location of the role, you are required to hold a full current driving licence in order to travel around the force area. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience of conducting investigations, open-source research and intelligence gathering. Confident with exposure to complex criminality involving offences against children, violence and sexual offences. Experience of making decision and working as part of a team. An understanding of network processes and what digital evidence may be available to assist an investigation. An understanding of cybercrime, cybercrime prevention methods and holding a PIP Level 1 qualification or equivalent is desirable. If you do not hold PiP Level 1, training this will be provided.

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:

Flexible working Continuous professional development Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays.

Additional Information:

If you are successful in the recruitment process you will start on pay scale 6. Upon completing additional specialist training there is the opportunity to progress to SO1 and SO2.


Applicants successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend an assessment and interview, taking place in person dates to be confirmed.


Work on a bank or public holiday as part of the normal working week will be compensated in line with conditions of service.


To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year 'checkable history' in the UK - ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.


If you would like further information regarding this role please contact either Hadley Rides Hadley.Rides@avonandsomerset.police.uk or Tom Williams Tom.Williams@avonandsomerset.police.uk.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

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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