Mobile Device Extraction Technician

North Wales; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wales Police is seeking a Mobile Device Extraction Technician to support criminal investigations by securely extracting evidence from mobile devices and digital storage media in court-friendly formats. You'll demonstrate solid decision-making, the ability to disassemble devices, and knowledge of mobile OS, while briefing colleagues and presenting data clearly.

A Welsh language ability level 2 is preferred, with ongoing professional development expected over a two-year term.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC or equivalent in Computer Science or Forensic Computing or related subject.
• Experience in handling digital evidence and crime investigations.
• Knowledge of mobile devices operating systems and security basics.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble/assemble mobile devices and computers to extract evidence for court.
• Provide secure extraction of data from mobile phones and digital storage.
• Brief colleagues and represent the Force on device-related matters.
• Present complex data clearly to diverse audiences and produce final reports.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Disassemble devices

Digital storage devices

Problem solving

Brief staff

Self-study

Workload management

Data presentation

Evidence gathering

Mobile OS knowledge

Education

HNC or equivalent level in Computer Science

Forensic Computing or related subject

Job description

Fixed - this role can only be performed from a specific location.

Part/Full Time Full Time

37

Type of Contract Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Closing Date

22/10/2026, 12:00

Job Advert Description

Mobile Device Extraction Technician

T o support officers investigating crime by providing evidence secured from mobile phones and any other digital storage media devices in a manner acceptable to the courts and to assist with any other technical elements to criminal investigations whenever necessary and appropriate.

You will be required to demonstrate in your application the minimum requirement for the role:

• Proven decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to disassemble/assemble mobile devices and computers e.g. mobile phones, tablets, laptops etc.
• Knowledge of different digital storage devices.
• Able to problem solve different and varied issues through innovative and creative thinking very often in areas without previous points of reference.
• Able to effectively brief staff and represent the Force on matters relating to mobile and digital storage devices in relation to crime.
• Willingness to undertake personal study.
• Ability to organise own workload to meet challenging demands.
• Ability to present complex data in a clear and precise manner to a diverse audience.
• Must be able to evidence through other work an ability to gather, analyse and process information with comprehensive reference to external sources in production of a final report.
• Educated to HNC or equivalent level in Computer Science, Forensic Computing, or related subject; or possess an equivalent amount of relevant proven experience and understanding of the area of business (for example – experience in the private sector dealing with computer crime/security investigations, mobile telephone operator etc).
• Knowledge of mobile phones operating systems.

Please be aware that the time commitment for this role is 2 years.

Competency and Value Framework (CVF) level? 1

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.