Communications Data Investigator (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)
Secondment / Fixed Term Contract
4 September 2025 – 7 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications Data Investigator within the Force Authorities Bureau. In this role, you will prepare and proactively disseminate relevant strategic advice to applicants, analysts, designated persons, senior investigating officers and forensic experts to provide a professional service and maintain integrity when dealing with sensitive issues. You will be providing 24 hour on-call support for emergency situations, including an immediate threat to life and time critical incidents, ongoing operations and reported crimes whilst providing specialist advice and knowledge to colleagues, partners and other individuals and agencies to support the achievement of organisational objectives and ensure compliance with the law and Force policy.
You will also, compile/acquire witness statements in relation to the acquisition of communications data as requested for evidence and attend court when necessary, providing ‘expert’ testimony in the processes required by the law in supporting investigations of criminality. On behalf of the Senior Responsible Officer determine the suitability of analytical product for presentation at court engaging expert witnesses where appropriate.
A good standard of education and/or relevant previous work experience in similar environment. Working as an integral part of a team, you will be required to display the highest standards of integrity with the ability to communicate at all levels. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with the ability to use their own initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision.
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to quoting the reference number for the role.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22476. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6th July 2025.
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