Digital Forensic Technician - HC622583

Hampshire County Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Portsmouth is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to support the Digital Forensics Group. Responsibilities include managing exhibits, performing early analysis, and assisting with mobile device unlocking. The ideal candidate must have QCF Level 3 in IT or equivalent work experience, alongside strong IT skills. This full-time role offers opportunities for impactful work in a critical area of law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an IT or related environment.
• Ability to conduct quality checks and peer reviews.
• Technically capable of diagnosing faults and handling digital data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Forensics Group by maintaining the flow of exhibits.
• Complete early analysis of exhibits for the best course of action.
• Acquire and process exhibits to preserve evidential data.

Skills

IT literacy

Experience with software and hardware mechanics

Mobile device unlocking

Quality checks and peer reviews

Education

QCF Level 3 in IT or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Digital Forensic Technician HC622583

Location: University of Portsmouth

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 23:59 hours

About the Role

Support the Digital Forensics Group by maintaining flow of exhibits through the unit and completing early analysis of exhibits to determine the best course of action by using comprehensive triage processes. Reporting the results internally and externally.

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to;

• To ensure that exhibits are acquired and processed to preserve evidential data in a timely manner ready for onward examination by Examiners.
• To carry out unlocking of mobile devices and produce detailed reports and evidence.
• Advise OIC of technical capability to assist lines of enquiry.
• Diagnose faults and conduct minor repairs of devices.
• Carry out digital media wiping processes.
• To conduct quality check/peer reviews as part of the rolling schedule.
• To schedule work in an effective manner and communicate results clearly.

For further details please see the role profile here

Additional Requirements

The applicant should be aware that a large proportion of the enquiries received at this unit will mean that they will handle disturbing material which can include pornography of all types and indecent / abusive images of children. As a result, this role has been identified as requiring mandatory Psychological Screening, please refer to the Psychological screening Support for staff working in high risk roles.

The role holder may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and therefore needs to have the ability to travel as necessary.

Essential Qualifications

Educated to QCF Level 3 in an IT subject OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

This role equates to the role of Junior Digital Examiner used in industry; IT literacy (entailing experience of the mechanics of software and hardware) with previous experience in an IT or related environment or academic achievements related to role is required.

Contact details for an informal discussion

Please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or on 023 8045 1611

Note: The email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: [e-mail]

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