Counter Terrorism Policing
Digital Media Examiner - Technician - NDES S3 - Police Staff - CTP London
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Digital Media Examiner - Technician - NDES S3 - Police Staff - CTP London
Salary
The starting salary is £46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £43,976, basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
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Location
West Brompton
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 7 August 2026.
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to join the Counter Terrorism Command’s Digital Media Examinations department as a Digital Forensic Technician.
Are you passionate about technology and dedicated to uncovering the truth? We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to undertake digital forensic examinations on a variety of digital devices, such as mobile phones or computers. You will be playing your part in investigating some of the most serious counter terrorism operations.
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Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Forensic imaging and extraction of data from digital devices, including mobile devices, computers, and storage media
- Supporting non-technical staff, including police officers, to operate digital forensic systems
- Quality assuring/peer reviewing examinations
- Provision of evidence viewing capabilities for investigating officers
- Answering technical queries from non-technical staff and police officers
- Court appearance as witness of fact
Key Skills
The post holder must have:
- Numeracy skills
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and management skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Strong knowledge of, and interest in, all modern digital technologies with an emphasis on the forensic opportunities offered by their examination, and the challenges faced by law enforcement
- Ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team as well as autonomously
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