I am currently studying computer science and I am planning on going on to study computer forensics with the goal of one day working as a computer forensic analyst in law enforcement (NCA etc) in the uk. Is it necessary for me first to become a police officer for a few years or will a lot of experience in a computer forensic related area be enough to get this job? Which would be the University offers the best computer forensics course? Thanks
I am currently studying computer science
Something like this?
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I am planning on going on to study computer forensics
So you have the next goal of going to the same or another Uni for the study of computer forensics?
http//www.forensicfocus.com/computer-forensics-education-europe
one day working as a computer forensic analyst in law enforcement (NCA etc) in the uk.
The end game is to work somewhere like here?
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Is it necessary for me first to become a police officer
1) If you look through any career's advertisement for a job it should state clearly whether the applicant is required to have previous law enforcement experience as a serving (or past) law enforcement officer etc.
2) Have a look at this NCA career's advertisement and determine for yourself whether the post only requires a serving or past law enforcement officer?
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3) Have you written to any agencies to ask for their public statement on recruiting civilian employees in computer forensics? This question particularly does not require you to ask a forum member but ask the agency who you think you would like to seek employment.
or will a lot of experience in a computer forensic related area be enough to get this job?
No employer is obliged or can guarantee to employ because a person is/was in law enforcement or has loads of computer forensics experience.
In this fast moving modern digital miracle world we live experience is a far better bet, because it is the obligation of an employer to teach you the rules, regulations and procedures in a civilian employee post in a public agency.
As an observation combine a search of all employment advertisements here at Forensic Focus and at the agencies you would like to work and identify the common experiences they are seeking in a candidate.
Also, be aware that some vacancy advertisements tend to go over the top and over state qualifications or experiences that are unrealistic - see
http//www.forensicfocus.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=13579/
http//www.forensicfocus.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=6580776/
Updated Employment or Computer Forensics Course 2016 - http//
Good luck