DIGITAL FORENSIC UNIT TECHNICIAN

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Area Command / Department
Forensic Services
Location
Newcastle
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
£27,531 - £28,653
Closing Date
09/09/2025
Role:

JUST SO YOU KNOW

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Digital Forensic Unit Technician with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re ing for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

THE ROLE

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Forensics Department as a Digital Forensic Unit Technician.
Our Digital Forensic Unit is responsible for extracting and analysing data from more than 2,000 electronic devices each year, securing evidence for some of the North East’s most high-profile court cases. Not an easy feat, so we’re looking to grow our team to help us on our journey to become an Outstanding Police Force.
We’ve introduced an exciting new role to strengthen our team, so this could be the perfect time to join us as a Digital Forensic Technician. You’ll support investigations by preparing and extracting data from digital exhibits, maintaining digital forensic equipment, and ensuring as a force we comply with laboratory-based accreditation and Regulatory Code of Practice.
This is a role that is vital in assisting with the investigation of all types of crime, so if you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference – this is the opportunity!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Use forensically safe techniques to secure and retrieve data from digital systems in accordance with national guidelines and forensic quality standards.
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- Process recovered digital data to enable evaluation and analysis.
- Testing and maintenance of equipment to ensure effective operation and compliance.
- and support quality controls t0o meet the Forensic Science Regulators statutory code of practice.
- Provide specialist technical advice to support investigations.
- Ensure compliance with the Digital Forensic Unit’s Quality Management System, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice and Conduct.
- Participate in improvement projects and promoting quality standards.
- Prepare statements and reports with the additional responsibility of court attendance.
- Assist in the archiving and data retention process relating to data stored within the unit.
Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL BE EXPOSED TO POLICE REPORTS, INTELLIGENCE, AND PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL OF A DISTURBING NATURE AS PART OF THIS ROLE. YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE TO DEAL WITH MATERIAL OF A DISTRESSING AND UPSETTING NATURE.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Jonathan Smith by email at Jonathan.smith@northumbria.police.uk