Digital Evidence Examiner

Digital Evidence Examiner Position No : Level / Salary : Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 (PSCSAA 2024) Work Type : Permanent - Full Time Branch : Digital Forensics Location : Joondalup Closing Date : 4 : 00 PM Position Objective This position supports the Western Australia Police Force’s strategic objectives of community safety, crime prevention, and technology-enabled policing by delivering timely, high-quality digital forensic services. This includes conducting crime scene and critical incident examinations, applying advanced extraction techniques, and ensuring compliance with Forensic Division Standard Operating Procedures. Operates within the CRIME model (Contact, Respond, Investigate, Manage, Evaluate) and the ILA model (Identify, Locate, Associate) to strengthen investigative capability. Contributes to offender detection and apprehension, the reduction of crime, and the enhancement of public confidence through comprehensive digital forensic analysis. Specialist Pre-requisite It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining and maintaining a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold and maintain the NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 security clearance. Any applicants who are currently not an Australian Citizen must be aware that this is an essential requirement to fulfil this position. It is also a requirement of this position that applicants undertake a psychological assessment to determine their suitability, and as an incumbent, agree to undergo periodical psychological assessments, as required. Application Process Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees). Applicants are asked to address the following nominated work-related requirements in no more than two (2) pages and provide evidence of their possession or progression towards a relevant tertiary qualification or recognised Industry Certification: Knowledge of advanced evidence analysis techniques and the use of advanced forensic investigation equipment – Understanding of and aptitude for Digital Forensics that focuses on identifying, acquiring, processing, analysing, and reporting on data stored electronically. Analytical, research and problem solving skills – Analysing objectives, planning solutions, carrying plans to completion. Translating generally expressed needs into a technical solution. Explaining complex technical information and concepts in a manner which is accurate and can be understood by a non-technical audience. Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form. The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor / manager unless exceptional circumstances exist. We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form. Other Conditions Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment. Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants. Substantive Equality & Work Health & Safety (WHS) Statement The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices. Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment. WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process. The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and / or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force. For Further Job-Related Information Submitting Your Application EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below. #J-18808-Ljbffr