Senior Digital Evidence Technician

Forensic Focus; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Police is seeking a Senior Digital Evidence Technician to lead forensic examinations of mobile devices, computers and other digital media. You will recover, acquire and analyse evidence, produce evidential reports and ensure integrity throughout the examination process in a structured, accredited environment.

You will mentor junior colleagues and apprentices, perform quality assurance audits and peer reviews, and maintain high forensic standards while contributing to criminal

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an accredited forensic science or digital forensics environment.
• Solid knowledge of operating systems, networking and forensic processes.
• Strong report-writing, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Relevant degree in Digital Forensics or Forensic Science, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Recover, acquire and analyse digital evidence from mobile devices, computers and other digital media.
• Produce evidential reports and perform quality assurance audits and peer reviews.
• Maintain evidential integrity throughout the examination process.

Skills

Forensic experience

Operating systems

Networking

Forensic processes

Report writing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Digital Forensics or Forensic Science

Job description

# Senior Digital Evidence Technician*Nottinghamshire Police***Nottinghamshire, England**Onsite · Senior · Full-time### The RoleWorking within a police Digital Forensics Unit, the role centres on recovering, acquiring and analysing digital evidence from mobile devices, computers and other digital media to support criminal investigations and prosecutions. Day-to-day duties include producing evidential reports, conducting quality assurance audits, peer reviews and maintaining evidential integrity throughout the examination process.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need hands-on experience in an accredited forensic science or digital forensics environment, with solid knowledge of operating systems, networking and forensic processes. Strong report-writing, problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with a relevant degree in Digital Forensics or Forensic Science, or equivalent professional experience.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced digital forensics practitioner ready to take a senior position in a law enforcement setting, who is comfortable handling sensitive material, enjoys mentoring junior colleagues and apprentices, and is committed to maintaining rigorous forensic and evidential standards in a structured, accredited environment.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