Digital Forensic Technician

Dyfed-Powys Police; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Carmarthen seeks a Digital Forensic Technician to assist in capturing data from digital devices for policing purposes. The ideal candidate will perform forensic extractions and triage examinations. Comprehensive benefits include hybrid working, health support, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to on-site gyms

Hybrid working opportunities

Pension scheme

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in extracting or capturing data from digital devices.
• Knowledge of accredited forensic techniques and processes.
• Ability to perform basic triage examinations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Digital Forensic Unit in data extraction.
• Dismantle and image computer devices.
• Isolate and extract information from mobile devices.

Skills

Data extraction from digital devices

Forensic techniques

Triage examination of digital devices

Attention to detail

Job description

Force Dyfed Powys Police
Role Type Police Staff
Business area / Department Forensic Services
Location Headquarters
Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Fixed
Grade D
Salary £27,747 - £29,649
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37
Type of Contract Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required? 1
Interview Date 2 September 2025
Closing Date 07/08/2025, 23:55

Job Advert Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Digital Forensic Technician in CID.

What you will be doing?

To assist the Digital Forensic Unit in the extraction or capture of data from digital devices for Policing purposes.

To dismantle and image computer devices and all associated computer hardware in accordance with accredited forensic techniques and processes.

To isolate, photograph and extract information from mobile and digital devices in accordance with recognised forensic techniques and processes.

To perform a basic triage examination of digital devices.

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the attachment below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).

Please also refer to the candidate guidance link below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

What can you expect?

All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
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.
Pension scheme
Staff Support Networks
Flexible working opportunities
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions
All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Please note for any part time vacancies, the salary will be pro rata.

Interviews to be held on: 2 or 3 September 2025

Additional Application guidance material can be found her:

https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.

We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Information point:

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: [e-mail]

Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here.