Digital Forensics Internship
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Ebrill 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,286 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Pontypool, Torfaen |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Gwent Police |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7963 |
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Internship Role Profile – Digital Forensics
If you are a university student, expecting a 2:1 or higher, in Digital Forensics, you may be interested in one of our internships.
The duration of the internship will be 12 months and provides an excellent opportunity to gain insights into life and work in an operational Digital Forensic Unit. We’ll provide you with challenging assignments – and all the support you’ll need to make the most of the experience.
Digital Forensics Intern
This internship offers the chance to gain hands-on experience with a variety of tasks and projects in a dynamic cybercrime environment. The intern will not only hone their practical skillset, but also gain an understanding of how forensic examination of digital technology can assist in the prevention and identification of criminal activity.
You will gain valuable experience in digital forensics and crime investigation. The goal of digital forensics is to examine digital media in a forensically sound manner with the aim of identifying, preserving, recovering, analysing, and presenting facts about the digital information. The candidate will need to be highly computer literate, particularly with experience of computer forensic programs (such as XRY, Cellebrite, Axiom, Encase).
The role will involve
Learning about the cybercrime department.
Receiving and documenting exhibits and following exhibit handling guidelines.
Imaging computer drives.
Collecting forensic evidence using specialist tools.
Investigation and analysis of collected data.
Attendance at search warrants.
Preparation of exhibits for digital forensic examination including dismantling and removing digital storage.
Acquiring the contents of digital storage using proprietary software.
Extraction of mobile devices.
Requirements
A strong interest in digital forensics, digital technology, and crime investigation.
A detailed knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems.
Fastidious attention to detail.
Advanced research methods.
Well organised, self-motivated and ability to work independently.
Accurate with figures and spreadsheets and strong IT skills.
Must have entry and exit counselling sessions with Force Welfare Department.
Must be vetted by Gwent Police.
Please note: This internship commences July 2025 (end of).
To be eligible for the internship, candidates must be studying for an undergraduate degree and looking for a ‘sandwich’ placement. This internship is not suitable for postgraduate students.
Please note:
Staff will have entry and exit counselling sessions with Force Welfare Department
Successful applicant must be vetted by Gwent Police
For any further queries regarding the role specifics please contact:
karen.watkins@gwent.police.uk
HOW TO APPLY
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).
Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading.
Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
What are our benefits:
Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
Free access to on-site gyms
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Flexible working opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Range of support networks
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Generous sick pay provisions
Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
An option to join a contributory health plan, with a waived waiting time, which gives access to diagnostics and treatments.
Diversity and Welsh language
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.
Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email Brian & Clare via positive.action@gwent.police.uk or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police.
We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.
If you are a university student, expecting a 2:1 or higher, in Digital Forensics, you may be interested in one of our internships.
The duration of the internship will be 12 months and provides an excellent opportunity to gain insights into life and work in an operational Digital Forensic Unit. We’ll provide you with challenging assignments – and all the support you’ll need to make the most of the experience.
Digital Forensics Intern
This internship offers the chance to gain hands-on experience with a variety of tasks and projects in a dynamic cybercrime environment. The intern will not only hone their practical skillset, but also gain an understanding of how forensic examination of digital technology can assist in the prevention and identification of criminal activity.
You will gain valuable experience in digital forensics and crime investigation. The goal of digital forensics is to examine digital media in a forensically sound manner with the aim of identifying, preserving, recovering, analysing, and presenting facts about the digital information. The candidate will need to be highly computer literate, particularly with experience of computer forensic programs (such as XRY, Cellebrite, Axiom, Encase).
The role will involve
Learning about the cybercrime department.
Receiving and documenting exhibits and following exhibit handling guidelines.
Imaging computer drives.
Collecting forensic evidence using specialist tools.
Investigation and analysis of collected data.
Attendance at search warrants.
Preparation of exhibits for digital forensic examination including dismantling and removing digital storage.
Acquiring the contents of digital storage using proprietary software.
Extraction of mobile devices.
Requirements
A strong interest in digital forensics, digital technology, and crime investigation.
A detailed knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems.
Fastidious attention to detail.
Advanced research methods.
Well organised, self-motivated and ability to work independently.
Accurate with figures and spreadsheets and strong IT skills.
Must have entry and exit counselling sessions with Force Welfare Department.
Must be vetted by Gwent Police.
Please note: This internship commences July 2025 (end of).
To be eligible for the internship, candidates must be studying for an undergraduate degree and looking for a ‘sandwich’ placement. This internship is not suitable for postgraduate students.
Please note:
Staff will have entry and exit counselling sessions with Force Welfare Department
Successful applicant must be vetted by Gwent Police
For any further queries regarding the role specifics please contact:
karen.watkins@gwent.police.uk
HOW TO APPLY
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).
Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading.
Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
What are our benefits:
Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
Free access to on-site gyms
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Flexible working opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Range of support networks
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Generous sick pay provisions
Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
An option to join a contributory health plan, with a waived waiting time, which gives access to diagnostics and treatments.
Diversity and Welsh language
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.
Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email Brian & Clare via positive.action@gwent.police.uk or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police.
We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.
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