Technical Investigator

VACANCY

Technical Investigator

SALARY/GRACE 

£36,585 - £41,834 – B2 STAFF WILL BE APPOINTED ON POINT 1 OF SCALE- £36,585

STATUS

Permanent

HOURS OF WORK

Around 37 hours per week

LOCATION

Hamilton – Currently working to a hybrid model of office and home working.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner is currently seeking to recruit a Technical Investigator to join her team who are based in Hamilton.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to work in a fast paced environment within a growing progressive organisation.

The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently review the way the police handle complaints from the public.

Our aim is to secure public confidence in policing in Scotland by supporting continuous improvement and promoting positive change.

The successful candidate will support the Commissioner and Head of Investigations in carrying out effective and efficient investigations into serious incidents involving the police in Scotland. These can include investigations into deaths in police custody, death or serious injury following contact with the police or of criminal allegations against the police.  The post holder must have proven experience and in depth knowledge of a wide range of computer hardware and software applications including CCTV / video systems and will be able to provide technical support to maintain the effective day to day running of the organisation.

As a Technical Investigator reporting to a Deputy Senior Investigator, you will be a member of a team supporting those carrying out independent investigations into the most significant incidents concerning the delivery of policing in Scotland.

You must be able to demonstrate experience of the following specific duties (see candidate information pack for full details):

·        Seizure and/or retrieval of evidence from CCTV/video systems, audio systems, mobile phones and other IT devices.

·        Production of evidential and other reports, including transcripts, of video, audio, data or other material recovered from such systems.

·        Proficient in the use of standard software on both PC & Mac (e.g. Apple Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office, etc.) for the examination of video, audio and other data systems.

·        Production of video, audio and other information into standard formats for use in investigations and as evidence in court.

·        Assisting Investigating Officers by providing technical support with the copying of digital media including creating copies and video/audio compilations.

The successful candidate must have proven experience and in depth knowledge of a wide range of computer hardware and software applications including CCTV / video systems and will be able to provide technical support to maintain the effective day to day running of the organisation.  They must have a good general education with a minimum of Diploma of Higher Education (SCQF Level 8) qualification or equivalent in Multimedia, Digital Forensic or related subject or equivalent relevant professional experience (3 – 5 years), with evidence of continuous professional development. 

You may be required to work unsocial and extended hours.

PIRC offers excellent career prospects, competitive pension and benefits and operates flexible working arrangements.

The positions are based in Hamilton. The successful candidate must undergo Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and Security Clearance (SC) prior to appointment.

PIRC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workforce, with an emphasis on PIRC Values of integrity, impartiality and respect. We therefore encourage and would welcome applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who meets all of the selection criteria required for the post and considers themselves to be disabled.

For information on this vacancy please contact Ruth McCallum on .

How to Apply

The Candidate Information Pack /Application Form available on your website.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 12th May 2024

The shortlisting will take place thereafter. Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date in due course.

Applicants who have not been contacted by us within 3 weeks of this closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Only completed application forms will be considered

Please do not substitute your Curriculum Vitae for a completed form since this will not be considered.