Digital Forensics Investigator

Forensic Focus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of London Police is seeking a Digital Forensics Investigator to join their on-site team in London. The role involves laboratory-based forensic examinations of seized digital devices, creating evidential copies, and ensuring chain-of-custody and exhibit integrity throughout court proceedings.

You will support investigating officers from case acceptance to trial, including giving evidential statements. Candidates should have experience with digital seizures and data recovery, and an

Qualifications

• Experience seizing and handling digital storage devices.
• Knowledge of data recovery.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 accreditation standards.
• Analytical skills and MS Office competency.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-based forensic examinations of seized digital devices.
• Produce evidential copies and maintain exhibit continuity and integrity.
• Support investigating officers from case acceptance through to court proceedings.
• Provide evidential statements when required.

Skills

Digital forensics

Data recovery

Analytical skills

MS Office

ISO 17025 awareness

Job description

# Digital Forensics Investigator*City of London Police***City Of London, England**Onsite · Junior · Full-time### The RoleThis position involves conducting laboratory-based forensic examinations of seized digital devices, producing evidential copies, maintaining continuity and integrity of exhibits, and supporting investigating officers from case acceptance through to court proceedings, including giving evidential statements.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need experience seizing and handling digital storage devices, data recovery, and knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice. Analytical skills, MS Office competency, and familiarity with ISO 17025 accreditation standards are also required.### Who It SuitsSuited to serving police officers or those with digital investigation experience seeking a specialist forensic role within law enforcement, requiring vetting clearance and a minimum two-year service expectation.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United Kingdom:**£36,000–£50,000**(median £43,000 — from65 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United Kingdom →Learn More/Apply