Data Forensic Technician
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,367 to £33,681 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Devizes, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1471 |
Summary
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
About the Role:
Looking for a role where your technical skills truly matter? Help make a difference in your local community by examining computers and digital devices to uncover vital evidence.
If you are an innovative problem solver and are ready for a challenging role that makes a difference to victims of crime then you could be part of a fast-paced technical team, as a Data Forensic Technician at Wiltshire Police and part of our South West Forensics collaboration.
This is a key role within the department providing general administrative support and supporting, enhancing and creating new avenues of investigation for officers and helping to bring offenders to justice.
In this role you will be dealing with the interrogation of a wide range of devices in order to obtain the best evidence possible for a variety of criminal cases.
On a typical day you will be extracting data from computers and mobile devices, as well as liaising with a broad range of police officers, staff and external organisations.
About you and your experience:
Experience of working with specialised forensic software/hardware and an understanding of ACPO guidelines and principles for computer based electronic evidence.
Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a technical environment, demonstrating attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritise urgent requests.
Ability to communicate clearly at all levels with other professional persons
Ability to use information methodically to identify and analyse problems and draw logical conclusions
Ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis without undue distress and work within a highly confidential environment.
What we offer:
Excellent career development opportunities
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
Flexi hours scheme
Free On-Site Gym membership
Physical and mental well-being support
Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
About the Role:
Looking for a role where your technical skills truly matter? Help make a difference in your local community by examining computers and digital devices to uncover vital evidence.
If you are an innovative problem solver and are ready for a challenging role that makes a difference to victims of crime then you could be part of a fast-paced technical team, as a Data Forensic Technician at Wiltshire Police and part of our South West Forensics collaboration.
This is a key role within the department providing general administrative support and supporting, enhancing and creating new avenues of investigation for officers and helping to bring offenders to justice.
In this role you will be dealing with the interrogation of a wide range of devices in order to obtain the best evidence possible for a variety of criminal cases.
On a typical day you will be extracting data from computers and mobile devices, as well as liaising with a broad range of police officers, staff and external organisations.
About you and your experience:
Experience of working with specialised forensic software/hardware and an understanding of ACPO guidelines and principles for computer based electronic evidence.
Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a technical environment, demonstrating attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritise urgent requests.
Ability to communicate clearly at all levels with other professional persons
Ability to use information methodically to identify and analyse problems and draw logical conclusions
Ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis without undue distress and work within a highly confidential environment.
What we offer:
Excellent career development opportunities
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
Flexi hours scheme
Free On-Site Gym membership
Physical and mental well-being support
Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
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