Forensic Submissions Officer (Digital Forensics)

Thames Valley Police; Bicester; Presencial; GBP 33 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

24 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Lifestyle discounts

Resumo da oferta

Thames Valley Police is recruiting for a Forensic Submissions Officer (Digital Forensics) in Bicester. You will evaluate submissions, liaise with external laboratories and internal officers, and manage cost-effective forensic examinations across digital and physical disciplines.

The role requires vetting and coordination with crime investigations, offering extensive opportunities within a major police service and a broad benefits package.

Qualificações

• Experience evaluating forensic submissions in digital forensics contexts.
• Ability to liaise with forensic laboratories and investigators.
• Strong cost awareness and value-for-money assessment.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate estimated examinations proposed by external forensic suppliers and approve/advise on work to proceed.
• Monitor forensic submissions focusing on digital forensics and expand to physical forensics as needed.
• Maintain computerised records of submissions, results and financial commitments.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Forensic Submissions Officer (Digital Forensics)

Department

Force Crime, Forensic Investigations

Location

Bicester

Rank/Grade

TVP Broad Band 3G

Salary

Band 3G, circa £36,474 per annum, plus benefits

Part/Full Time

Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Advert

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is making a significant, multi-year investment in our Forensic Services and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines as well as crime scene investigation, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate, timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.

The overall purpose of this role is to maximise the effectiveness of forensic submissions by ensuring that all potential submissions are evaluated in respect to, the viability of the request, the needs of the investigation and its overall cost, both in terms of external expenditure and internal resources.

The successful candidate will monitor and assess the forensic submissions pertaining primarily to Digital Forensics, and will expand to Physical Forensics that are requested by operational officers to internal and external forensic laboratories taking into account factors including the circumstances of the incident, best evidence, value for money and potential outcomes. Forensic submissions will include complex and challenging offences such as (but not limited to) Homicide, Rape and Indecent Images of Children.

You will evaluate estimates from external forensic suppliers to agree the proposed examinations, ascertain their cost effectiveness and to provide authorisation to proceed with the work. You will evaluate statements and reports received from the internal and external forensic providers.

You will be required to maintain computerised records of all forensic submissions, results and financial commitments, and to assist with the collation and production of management information and performance data.

The post holder will discuss forensic submissions with officers and advise on the most appropriate examination and where necessary give alternative forensic submission strategies. You will also liaise with forensic laboratories to discuss parameters of submissions, results, turnaround times and dissemination of results to investigating officers of all ranks.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process and an enhanced level of vetting.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 15th November 2026

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities

Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more.

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Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be.

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Vetting

All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.