Frontline Digital Forensic Technician (FTC/Secondment)

Thames Valley Police; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is recruiting a Frontline Digital Forensic Technician for a fixed term/secondment from 03 November 2026 to 31 December 2027, based at Milton Keynes Police Station. The role involves early examination of exhibits using a triage process to identify those suitable for further analysis, potentially handling distressing material.

The successful candidate will have practical hardware/software knowledge, numeracy and literacy skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer hardware and software.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial triage of exhibits to determine best course of action.
• Identify exhibits suitable for further analysis through a comprehensive triage process.
• Produce accurate contemporaneous records with minimal supervision.
• Work with the Digital Forensic Services team and other units as required.
• Travel to different locations across the Force to undertake assignments.
• Manage workload effectively to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital forensic experience

Prioritization

Collaborative mindset

Driving licence

ISO accreditation

Education

Digital forensic degree

Job description

Full time vacancy

Fixed Term / Secondment role will start to cover maternity leave from 03/11/2026 lasting until 31/12/2027.

Are you ready to use your skills to make a difference? Digital Forensic Services are vital to helping our officers to combat crime, protect the vulnerable, enable safer communities, and make a difference that really matters. Thames Valley Police is making a multi-year investment in our Forensic Investigation Unit and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines and in particular digital forensics, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.

As part of this transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Portfolio of Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as a fixed term / secondment from 03/11/2026 until 31/12/2027. 1 x Frontline Digital Forensic Technician, based at Milton Keynes Police Station. Reporting to a Digital Forensic Frontline Team Leader and Operational Supervisor you will ensure that early examination of exhibits occurs to determine the best course of action in any case using a comprehensive triage process to identify those exhibits suitable for further analysis. This can involve material or images of a distressing nature. The successful candidate will have practical experience and knowledge of computer hardware and software together with a good standard of education, including numeracy and literacy skills. You will be able to work with minimal supervision and administer your own workload. The ability to produce accurate contemporaneous records is essential. You must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Good communication skills and a “can do attitude”
• Experience of working in digital forensics / forensic capacity / or have a digital forensic degree
• Experience of managing priorities against high demands
• Collaborative approach to working with others across the forensic portfolio
• Full UK Manual Drivers licence
• Ability to engage with ISO accreditation requirements

Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working, public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.

Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.

Selection will take the form of a panel interview and knowledge test involving a practical element.

If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.

Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.

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. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] quoting reference 23821. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6th September 2026.

Find out more about TVP Forensics here.

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