Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime Investigator – South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU)

The Role

This position sits within a regional cyber lab focused on serious cyber criminality, including network intrusions, ransomware, malware, and data breaches. Day to day, the investigator conducts live and dead box data recovery, network forensics, and device examination, providing evidentially sound technical support to operations and communicating findings clearly to investigators and victims.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need strong technical abilities in computer network analysis, mobile device examination, and digital evidence recovery. A sound forensic methodology is essential throughout all investigative work. Structured training is offered to support professional development, suggesting the role welcomes candidates building on existing foundations rather than requiring a fully complete skillset from the outset.

Who It Suits

This role suits a motivated digital forensics professional keen to develop their career tackling complex, high-impact cyber crime at a regional level. It would appeal equally to experienced investigators and those ready to progress, including those currently serving with a regional force who would transfer on secondment under existing terms and conditions.