Digital Forensic Technician - NEROCU

Northumbria Police; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Police in Sunderland seeks a Digital Forensic Unit Technician to join the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). You will prepare and extract data from digital exhibits, maintain forensic equipment, and ensure accreditation compliance to support investigations.

You will work within the Digital Forensic Unit, applying forensically safe methods, following quality standards, and contributing to reports and potential court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic examination of digital devices.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and organise time effectively.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate technical processes to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to police reports and materials of a disturbing nature.

Responsibilities

• Use forensically safe techniques to secure and retrieve data from digital systems in line with national guidelines.
• Process recovered digital data for evaluation and analysis.
• Test and maintain equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Support quality controls to meet regulatory codes of practice.
• Provide specialist technical advice to investigations.
• Ensure compliance with the unit's Quality Management System and relevant codes.
• Participate in improvement projects and promote quality standards.
• Prepare statements and reports; attend court when required.
• Assist in archiving and data retention within the unit.

Skills

Forensic data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Academic qualifications in digital forensics

Tools

Digital forensics equipment

Job description

Northumbria Police in Sunderland seeks a Digital Forensic Unit Technician to join the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). You will prepare and extract data from digital exhibits, maintain forensic equipment, and ensure accreditation compliance to support investigations.

You will work within the Digital Forensic Unit, applying forensically safe methods, following quality standards, and contributing to reports and potential court proceedings.