Role: Communications Data Investigator REF 376119
Contract Length: Until 12/06/27
Location: Birmingham
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £26.52 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Communications Data Investigator for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DATA INVESTIGATOR
- Offer advice and guidance to all officers/staff, including Senior Leaders of all ranks, on the lawful acquisition of communications data and the covert tactics available to meet operational objectives.
- Advise officers/staff on the use of data in evidence.
- Assess and evaluate threat, risk and harm in response to a range of incidents, including both crime in action and immediate threat to life investigations, without recourse to senior members of staff.
- Provide an immediate response for all urgent incidents offering specialist advice, performing an analytical function where appropriate.
- Plan and organise both team and individual workloads for multiple investigations working to standard operating procedures within agreed service level agreements.
- Liaise regularly with the communications industry around data exploitation opportunities and for assistance with the interpretation of complex data.
- Deliver training inputs and presentations to officers and staff at all ranks/grades across the organisation.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate legislation, such as the Investigatory Powers Act, Data Protection laws and Court orders.
- Provide a professional service and maintain integrity when dealing with sensitive issues protecting covert methodology and tactics.
- Protect West Midlands Police from reputational damage and loss of public confidence as a consequence of serious errors.
- Ensure errors are investigated and recorded/reported accordingly to the Investigatory Powers Commissioners office (IPCO) and the West Midlands Senior Responsible Officer (SRO).
- Provide evidence in court regarding the acquisition and disclosure of communications data where required.
- Propose changes in procedures, processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Engage in local and regional communications data meetings and share knowledge and learning with peers.
- Proactively develop personal expertise and knowledge taking a keen interest in evolving/emerging technologies, further understanding the effects this has on data acquisition tactics and the capabilities of telecommunications/postal operators.
- Mentor and coach less experienced members of the unit.
- Deputise for the CDIU Supervisors in their absence for administration and technical matters.
- Assist the CDIU SPoC Manager with compiling management reports for annual quality assurance inspections by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO).
- Maintain excellent relationships with key external partners including the communications industry and Home Office departments such as the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO).
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DATA INVESTIGATOR
- A good working knowledge of how people communicate utilising both telephony and the internet including social media platforms and over the top applications.
- Proven computer literacy and keyboard skills to include a basic working knowledge of Excel.
- Effective communication skills.
- Evidence of using initiative and being innovative.
- The ability to work in a high-pressure environment and successfully prioritise workloads.
- The ability to solve problems in a logical and systematic manner.
- Experience of risk assessment and decision making in a dynamic environment and a good working knowledge demonstrating the use of the National Decision Model (NDM) and THRIVE+
- An awareness of the law and procedures relevant to the role to include IPA, CPIA, PACE, RIPA, Human Rights Act, Data Protection Act, Terrorism Act.
- A willingness to learn about interpretation and analysis of complex data sets.
If you are a Communications Data Investigator, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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