DIGITAL FORENSIC UNIT TECHNICIAN

Department
Digital Forensic Unit
Location
Kidlington
Rank/Grade
TVP Broad Band 3G
Salary
Band 3G, circa £33,821 per annum, plus benefits
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert

ARE YOU READY TO USE YOUR SKILLS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?!

Digital Forensic Services are vital to helping our officers to combat crime, protect the vulnerable, enable safer communities, and make a difference that really matters. Thames Valley Police is making a multi-year investment in our Forensic Investigation Unit and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines and in particular digital forensics, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.
As part of this transformation, a number of exciting expansion opportunities have arisen to join the Digital Portfolio of Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU).
In this case 1 x Digital Forensic Unit Evidence Technician.
Reporting to a Digital Forensic Unit Technical Supervisor. The Digital Forensic Unit of Thames Valley Police has an exciting opportunity for a number of Digital Forensic Investigators to be based in Kidlington in Oxfordshire (eventually moving to Bicester, Oxfordshire in Spring/Summer of 2026).
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You will be involved in the most challenging and interesting cases of digital forensics work and will be directly involved in the investigation of serious crime, specifically homicide and child sexual exploitation. Working alongside Major Crime, the Paedophile Online Investigation Team, Serious Organised Crime and many other high level bespoke departments.
You will undertake forensic examinations of mobile phones, computers and other electronic devices in accordance with the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) guidelines and court approved investigation techniques and provide high quality written and oral evidence that can be presented to the Crown Prosecution Service and at Court as an expert witness.
Experience with computer hardware / digital devices (mobile phones, software / operating systems and networks) in a Digital Forensic environment or related field is desirable.
At the interview you will be asked to complete a 30 minute technical and also a short practical test.
Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential. You must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
The successful candidate will have practical experience and knowledge of mobile and computer hardware / software together with a good standard of education, including numeracy and literacy skills. You will be able to work with minimal supervision and administer your own workload. The ability to produce accurate contemporaneous records is essential.

The successful candidate will have:

• Good communication skills and a “can do attitude”
• Experience of working in digital forensics / forensic capacity / or have a digital forensic degree or Previous experience in law enforcement / investigative organisation’s.
• Ideally, previous experience of computer / mobile phone forensic techniques / software e.g., XWays, Axiom, Cellebrite, XRY, GrayKey etc.
• Experience of managing priorities against high demands and working unsupervised in order to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
• Collaborative approach to working with others across the forensic portfolio
• Ability to engage with ISO accreditation requirements and FSR Codes of Practice and Conduct.

Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
Selection will take the form of a panel interview and knowledge test involving a practical element.
To apply for this post please attach a cover letter of no more than one page and a CV of no more than 2 pages. NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter or if the CV is more than 2 pages long.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22506. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 15th June 2025.

Please refer the Job description for details