eCrime Enforcement Officer



Key Responsibilities


  • Support enforcement and administrative activities in relation to trading standards and online consumer protection.




  • Gather and handle digital evidence in line with legal and forensic standards.




  • Carry out online inspections, research, and intelligence gathering using open-source techniques.




  • Provide evidence in criminal or civil proceedings.




  • Contribute to safeguarding and welfare responsibilities.




Additional responsibilities by grade:


Grade G:




  • Apply advanced online research techniques and intelligence gathering.




  • Provide enhanced technical support to complex online investigations.




Grade H:




  • Take decisions on infringements and enforcement actions.




  • Undertake complex investigations and prepare detailed reports for potential prosecutions.




  • Apply and interpret trading standards legislation in practical scenarios.




Grade JK (Lead Officer):




  • Lead national or regional projects, from scoping through to delivery and reporting.




  • Mentor and supervise staff, providing quality assurance on disruption work.




  • Act as authorised officer for covert and overt disruption activities.




  • Contribute to the drafting and review of processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g.

    ISO 17025/17020).




  • Represent the service on national working groups and provide training to partner agencies.




Person Specification

Essential (Grade F upwards):




  • Strong IT literacy with working knowledge of computer hardware and software.




  • Knowledge of internet technologies and online platforms.




  • Investigative mindset with the ability to analyse information from multiple sources.




  • Good written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to give evidence in court.




Grade progression requires:




  • Training and/or certification in open-source investigation, intelligence gathering, and enforcement procedures (e.g.

    RIPA/IPA).




  • Increasing knowledge of legislation, digital forensics, and online investigation techniques.




  • Demonstrable experience in trading standards or similar regulatory/enforcement environments.




  • At Lead Officer level, a relevant degree or significant professional experience in investigations, digital forensics, or intelligence.




Desirable:




  • Knowledge of digital forensic best practice and ACPO Good Practice Guide.




  • Awareness of ISO standards relevant to digital evidence handling.




  • Coding/scripting knowledge related to website design or online investigation.





Other Requirements


  • Willingness to travel across the UK, sometimes at short notice.




  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as needed.




  • Ability to obtain and maintain NPPV3 security vetting.




  • Access to personal transport for business use.







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