Digital Forensics Investigator (South West Forensics)
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Position Overview & Specifications
This role attracts a salary of £39,831 per annum, rising to £40,920 per annum and again to £42,018 per annum over two annual increments.
Location: Wiltshire, Devizes HQ
Would you like to make a difference in your local community?
Can you combine technical ability with an investigative and analytical approach to criminal investigations with a passion to provide the best possible service to victims of crime?
You could be part of a fast-paced technical team, responsible for the identification, preservation, extraction, interpretation and presentation of digital evidence for a variety of digital devices.
If you are ready for a challenging role that makes a difference to victims of crime across the Southwest region we look forward to receiving your application.
Please see the Job Description for further details.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
To apply: Please complete the application form and submit your answers to the competencies listed.
Further details can be obtained from Claire Waldron, Regional Data Forensics Manager – email: Claire.Waldron@wiltshire.police.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Digital Forensics Investigator (South West Forensics) roles across Wiltshire Police's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £39,831 - £39,831 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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