Digital Forensic Technician

Essex Police

. Undertake digital forensic technician duties within Kent & Essex Digital Services at the Southend Police Station Central Digital Forensic Hub .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeHarlow • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,603 - £35,772 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital forensic procedures, including evidence collection and extraction, while adhering to ISO 17025 standards. Capable of producing high-quality technical reports for court and managing a high caseload effectively.

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Digital Evidence CollectionISO 17025 ComplianceTechnical Report WritingHigh Caseload ManagementInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Digital Forensic TechniquesEvidence ExtractionTechnical Report WritingDigital Device ProficiencyTriage Capability

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationEmotional ResilienceMulti-taskingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Digital ForensicsCriminal InvestigationsPolicing EnvironmentISO StandardsCompetency-Based Interview

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake digital forensic technician duties within Kent & Essex Digital Services at the Southend Police Station Central Digital Forensic Hub
Collect and extract digital evidence using standard operating procedures in support of criminal investigations
Provide advice and assistance to officers and staff concerning proportionate extraction of digital data
Use streamlined, targeted extraction techniques or triage capability on digital devices to enable faster charging decisions
Adhere to the ISO 17025 quality standard
Develop and maintain competence under ISO 17025 requirements
Share digital forensic best practice with colleagues
Update technical knowledge of digital forensic procedures and advancements
Manage a high caseload
Produce high-quality reports or statements for court
Work a six-week shift pattern, including one weekend in six
Work AM shifts of 0700–1500, PM shifts of 1200–2000, and weekend shifts of 0800–1600
Participate in a competency-based interview recruitment process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical ability and proficiency with digital devices
Educated to A level standard
Experience of working within a digital arena and/or experience of working within a policing environment
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Experience of writing technical reports
Ability to manage a high caseload
Ability to produce high quality reports or statements for court
High degree of emotional resilience when dealing with highly sensitive and distressing information
Ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task while dealing with competing demands and court requests
Management Vetting is required
If not from the UK, must be resident in the UK and have lived there continuously for the last three years
Must be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain; UK applicants must also have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years
Computer or mobile programming experience is desirable but not essential
Understanding of ISO 17025 and its effect on the role is desirable but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incremental salary increases within the salary band to a maximum of £35,772.00
Continuous Personal Development framework
Career progression opportunities
Reasonable adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or working environment where appropriate
Equal opportunities employer