Digital Forensic Technician - Student Placement

Location

Force Headquarters

Agile working – work style

Fixed Base Worker

Business Area

Specialist Crime and Intelligence

Department

Crime Support

Rank

N/A

Grade

N/A

Salary

N/A - N/A

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Additional Working Conditions

Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract

Temporary

Duration of Post if not Permanent

12 months

Vetting Level Required

NPPV LV3, SC

Description

Do you have an interest in the field of Digital Forensics?

Come and gain valuable experience and skills helping you to develop your career.

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join ourDigital Investigations Unit as a Digital Forensics Technician on a 12 month student placement where you will assist in conducting forensic examinations of computers and mobile devices in support of criminal investigations.

This placement will run from Summer 2025 to Summer 2026 and is an unpaid placement for students who are in their final year of study.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct physical examination of items submitted for examination, disassemble; carry out forensic acquisition of data in accordance with best practice and national guidelines, then reassemble. Record all processed accurately and contemporaneously in written or electronic format and by the use of photography.
• Conduct preliminary forensic processing of acquired data, for example carving images and movies from the acquired data.

The must haves

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail, in order to examine and record fine details with precision.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• A genuine interest in the field of Digital Forensics, including knowledge of computer hardware and components.

What’s in it for you

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy.

What’s next

Please click APPLY to complete your application telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by showcasing your skills and experience.

To support you with your application we have provided some application guidance and our recruitment process.

Who we are

Here at Derbyshire Constabulary, Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.

To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

Document Attachment

Digital Forensics Technican Student Placement.pdf – 133KB