Lancashire Constabulary is looking for a Digital Forensics Examiner to join our team.
The purpose of this role is to undertake the forensic recovery of evidential data from digital devices, provide evidentially sound expert technical support in matters relating to the investigation of crime with a digital footprint. And provide evidence to the court and judiciary and provide support at crime scenes when necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the movement of exhibits within the Digital Forensics Unit Lab, ensuring that exhibits are managed in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Undertake the forensic examination of computers, Mobile Devices, and any other related digital devices using a plethora of validated forensic software and hardware.
- Perform advanced, specialist and bespoke recovery and acquisition from digital devices including chip removal and recovery of data from damaged/destroyed devices.
- Dismantling and reassembling of digital equipment required for forensic examination.
- Complete the Forensic imaging, including the verification, hashing, and processing of data from digital devices.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
- Recognised qualification in ICT/Computer/Digital related field (NVQ Level 3, A-Level, National Diploma, or above/ equivalent) or extensive workplace experience as a practitioner within Digital Forensics.
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Management Vetting (MV). Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Upon successful appointment as per the job specification, you will be required to provide your DNA for elimination purposes, this will be held against the Contamination Elimination Database (CED).
Please note, candidates successful at shortlisting will be required to undertake an assessment as part of the interview process. This will consist of a digital aptitude test.
Benefits:
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
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Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 10am
