IT Forensic Specialist at IT Crime Center in Örebro

Are you ready for a bigger challenge? We are now looking for an IT forensic specialist for the IT Crime Center located in Örebro, who has a strong interest in IT development, is meticulous, and has a good ability to analyze and see connections. With us, you will develop alongside engaged colleagues and gain experiences for life, while your work contributes to increasing safety and reducing crime in Sweden.

The Police Region Bergslagen encompasses the counties of Dalarna, Värmland, and Örebro, with Örebro as the main location. Approximately 2200 employees work in the region. The regional investigation unit is responsible, together with the police areas, for the region's investigative activities. The regional investigation unit investigates, among other things, environmental and occupational safety crimes, certain IT crimes, fraud cases, and serious organized crime that crosses borders. The investigation unit includes, among others, the Investigation Section, Action Section Bergslagen, Forensic Section, and Regional IT Crime Center.

The Regional IT Crime Center operates in three locations in the region: Karlstad, Borlänge, and Örebro. The section is the hub for IT-related crime in the Police Region Bergslagen, tasked with enhancing the regional capacity regarding all crimes involving IT elements. Within the Regional IT Crime Center, there are IT forensic groups, investigation groups working on complex cyber crimes, internet-related sexual offenses against children, and a fraud center. The section also includes a general surveillance group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

An IT forensic specialist's responsibilities include assisting the investigative activities with securing, processing, and presenting digital evidence. The role involves working with investigations of computers, mobile phones, and other digital storage media, such as navigation equipment in cars, surveillance equipment, etc. You will also assist in searches where IT may be involved. The position includes appearing as a witness or expert in court. You may also participate in interrogations in the cases you work on. You should be aware that you may be exposed to material that can be perceived as offensive and unpleasant, and this is something you need to consider.

• Search, secure, process, and present digital evidence
• IT forensic analyses of extractions from e.g., computers, mobile phones, tablets, GPS, and other digital storage media
• Assist in searches where IT may be involved
• Appear in court as a witness or expert
• Be part of the police region's IT forensic preparedness

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an opportunity for you who have:

• Post-secondary education in the IT field, or alternatively, secondary education with work experience.
• Very good IT skills in hardware and software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swedish
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Driver's license B

It is an advantage if you also have:

• Post-secondary education in IT security/IT forensics
• Very good experience handling mobile devices based on iOS and Android
• Extensive experience with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS
• Programming skills (C#, Python, etc.)
• Experience working with databases, analysis programs, and information systems
• Experience in criminal investigations and IT forensic work
• Knowledge of a language other than Swedish and English

PERSONAL QUALITIES

We are looking for someone with very high integrity and a professional approach. You have a very good ability to work independently as well as in a team. You are meticulous, organized, and have a good ability to prioritize and see what is essential. The role of IT forensic specialist also requires you to have analytical skills and the ability to see connections. You should also have a strong interest and see the challenge in following IT development in society.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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Work location: Örebro
Working hours: Scheduled 5:2
Start date: By agreement
Function: IT forensic specialist
Job title: Case Officer/Police Assistant

Apply by attaching your CV (we do not want a personal letter) and answering the selection questions. The questions are based on the requirements profile for this recruitment, and your answers will form the basis for the selection process. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

In this recruitment, candidates who proceed in the process will have to complete a work test as part of the overall assessment.

Please note that requirements and any merits must be fulfilled at the time of application.

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