Digital Forensic Video Specialist - Download and Data Recovery Team

Job Title:Digital Forensic Video Specialist - Download and Data Recovery Team

Salary:The starting salary is £51,196, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

The salary is broken down as £48,355 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,730. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: The role is primarily based in Lambeth HQ, you may also on occasion be required to work from alternative locations dependent on operational need.

Bring video to life

London is home to almost nine million people across 32 boroughs. We use every possible means to keep them safe and bring criminals to justice, including evidential video. This is your chance to apply your forensic approach to its examination and production across a variety of video formats and content in our Forensic Digital Laboratory.

You’ll be part of a dedicated, talented and enthusiastic team of specialists. This is where you’ll assess and acquire proprietary video data formats, reverse engineer data structures to extract video/audio, produce code to carve or repair video from proprietary security file systems, and handle forensic analysis and recovery of damaged media such as optical discs.

The role will see you assess forensic submissions, liaising with officers and external suppliers to develop forensic strategies. You’ll also deliver presentations to large groups — including external agencies and conferences — troubleshoot problems, support technicians, attend court and give officers technical advice, so you’ll meet fresh challenges every day.

Adept in formats ranging from Cinefilm to Wifi camera devices, you’ll bring us good experience of analysing video at a byte level and using a variety of video data recovery techniques, plus some skills in a programming language. In addition, you’ll have a broad knowledge of the fundamental technical engineering principles behind digital video recording and reproduction, and of audio-video compression, encoding & transcoding techniques.

We operate on a rotational shift pattern compromising early, late and night shifts, inclusive of weekends. Approximately 20% of the overall staff in the Digital Forensics’ department support it., including all new roles, and these posts attract an additional 20% shift allowance plus weekend premium payments on top of salary.

You will need to provide a DNA sample and fingerprints for inclusion on the Embargo Staff Elimination databases, and sign up and adhere to the Forensic Science Regulator Codes of Practice and Conduct. You must also adhere to the MPS codes of conduct and security policies, and the Forensics Quality Management System. Lastly, you need to be aware that you may be exposed to distressing material and that there are OH checks available.

In return, you can look forward to benefits including substantial annual leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, interest free season ticket loans, flexible working conditions and more.

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV (no more than 2 pages) and an online application form.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 8th April 2024.

The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females.

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