HP - Digital Forensic Auditor
Location: Melton 2
Salary: £30,333 - £32,613
Contract: Permanent
Overview
To support the Quality Management Team (QMT) in ensuring all work conducted in the Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) and Humberside Police is in accordance with the requirements of International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO), the Forensic Science Regulator's (FSR) codes, International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation (ILAC) and the expectations of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). To conduct comprehensive audits of all digital forensic activities performed in Humberside Police, identifying opportunities for learning and continuous improvement.
This role may involve exposure to images of a graphic and disturbing nature.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining, administrating and upholding the integrity of the QMS and Case Management System (CMS) so they are compliant with the most current ISO and FSR standards.
- Assist in implementing the annual auditing schedule designated by the QMT on all forensic activities across the Force.
- Perform audits assigned by the QMT to confirm compliance, identify improvements, or identify non‑conformances in relation to quality practices.
- Produce well‑structured and detailed audit reports, providing clear recommendations for consideration with rationale.
- Engage with practitioners to understand working methods and, where required, provide constructive feedback and guidance to improve performance, escalating any issues to the QMT.
- Identify emerging issues and trends to be assimilated, integrated and introduced within the department, and undertake projects directed by the QMT which could impact on the service offered.
- Support internal and external colleagues in understanding their responsibilities in respect of ISO, FSR and the requirements of them.
- Assist in providing quality awareness training and ensure that all staff are kept up to date regarding procedural changes.
- Where required, support newly trained auditors during their training period.
- Actively participate in and help drive the ongoing departmental and Force development programme.
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Willingness to complete ongoing competency exercises in line with ISO 17025:2017 and the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice.
- Participation in regular internal counselling sessions.
- Previous work experience in an IT related field or a demonstrable knowledge in programming, networks, server/storage, systems administration or similar.
- Keep abreast of new doctrine, legislation and best practice in the allocated area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of quality standards and application of quality assurance procedures and systems.
- Sensitivity to the wishes and views of others, with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to inspire confidence and respect.
- Access to a vehicle and ability to travel within the Force area.
- Ability to prepare well‑balanced reports in a concise, logical and timely manner.
- Experience of working in a confidential environment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision when required.
- Accurate and methodical task execution with attention to detail.
- Team working capability.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
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