Digital Forensic Intern

Dyfed-Powys Police; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexi leave

On-site gym

Blue Light Discount

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Staff networks

Flexible working

Parental leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Dyfed Powys Police invites applications for a Digital Forensic Intern within the Tri Force Forensic Alliance. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in a ISO17025 laboratory, developing practical forensic skills under expert supervision.

The 12-month placement starts September 2027, with a salary of £27,204. Applicants should be near or after a degree in digital forensics, computer science or cyber-crime and meet the UK residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be working toward a degree in digital forensics / computer science / cyber-crime.
• Must have GCSEs grades A-C in Maths and English.
• Must demonstrate analytical and interpretation skills.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of devices and operating systems.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and organise workload.

Responsibilities

• Support digital forensic investigations and contribute to evidence gathering.
• Develop practical forensic skills in an ISO17025 accredited lab.
• Work with experienced technicians and investigators to assist cases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Self-management

Teamwork

Education

Degree progress in digital forensics / computer science / cyber-crime

Graduated in last 12 months

Job description

Level of Welsh language ability required?

1

Interview Date

18 February 2027

Closing Date

11/11/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity where your work really matters?

To be part of an extraordinary team of people, making a difference to our communities?

Then a paid internship with Dyfed Powys Police may just be the place to begin your career.

Behind every digital device could be a vital piece of evidence and you could be a part of the team that uncovers it. As a Digital Forensic Intern with the Tri Force Forensic Alliance within Dyfed-Powys Police, you’ll put your academic knowledge into practice. You will have the opportunity to develop practical forensic skills working alongside experienced technicians and investigators in a ISO17025 accredited laboratory operating to the Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice. You will contribute to investigations by supporting victims, bring offenders to justice and keep our communities safe.

These posts attract a salary of £27,204 for a fixed 12-month period commencing September 2027.

To be eligible for the Dyfed Powys Police Internship Programme:

You must currently be studying on a degree course or graduated in the past 12 months.

Have lived in the UK for five continuous years, immediately prior to application. The calculation of the five-year period of time refers to the period immediately before an application is made.

Who we are:

Dyfed Powys Police is the largest geographical police area in England and Wales, covering 4,188 square miles over the four counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys. We are proud to be one of the safest areas to live and work in UK, and arguably the most attractive too.

How it works:

Our internships provide undergraduates with the opportunity of paid work with Dyfed Powys Police. They are designed to give you an amazing insight into how we work. It will give you the opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test in a practical and professional setting where you will gain valuable work experience and training. You can be confident that throughout your internship you will be supported by an expert team who will encourage you to fulfil your potential.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for enthusiastic students who want to gain excellent employability skills alongside their degree studies. We want to appoint interns who are full of innovative ideas, have a great work ethic and who are capable of working within a team environment in a disciplined organisation.

Could you be the intern that brings new skills and a fresh perspective to help us challenge our existing ways of working?

What can you expect?

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
• 24 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

Please note:

Successful applicants will need to undertake the required vetting, medical and referencing checks by Dyfed Powys Police.

Face-to-face Interviews will be held at Dyfed Powys Police Headquarters in Carmarthen: 18th February 2027

1. Must be working towards a degree, or equivalent qualification, in digitalspecialist field of digital forensics /computer science/ cyber-crime or graduatedin the last 12 months (E)
2. Must possess G.C.S.E’s Grades A-C/5-9, in Mathematics and English Language, orhave proven relevant experience to a comparable level in numeracy and literacy(E)
3. Must be able to demonstrate analytical and interpretation skills (E)
4. Must be computer literate with a good working knowledge of computers andmobile devices, along with their respective operating systems. (E)
5. Must have a proven ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision,organising and prioritising own workload (E)