S26-285 Victim Identification Officer (LC7)
Lancashire Constabulary
Preston, England
The Role
Working within a Digital Forensics Operational Support Team, this role uses advanced digital forensic techniques and the Child Abuse Image Database (CAID) to identify victims of child sexual abuse. The postholder acts as the force SPOC for CAID, coordinating referrals to the National Crime Agency and supporting Internet Child Exploitation teams.
Skills & Experience
Applicants must be willing to complete specialist training including CAID User Training, the College of Policing national IIOC categorisation course, the CAID National Adjudicators Course, and the NCA-CEOP Victim ID course. A Public Protection Learning Programme Level 1 qualification is also required within 12 months. Enhanced MV vetting clearance is mandatory.
Who It Suits
This role suits a digitally literate individual with a strong commitment to child protection, able to handle highly sensitive material professionally. It is well suited to those seeking a meaningful career in law enforcement digital forensics, with a structured training pathway and ongoing professional development support provided.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United Kingdom: £36,000–£52,000 (median £43,000 — from 64 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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