Job Details
Job Title: Digital Forensics Investigator
Location: Portsmouth - Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: SO2 £40,383 - £42,612 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026 at 23:59 hours
About The Role
You will be doing the Forensic examination and retrieval of evidence and intelligence from digital devices and related media.
You will carry out forensic examinations of digital devices and media. Where applicable, secure and retrieve relevant data from those devices, in accordance with national and local guidelines. To be carried out by utilising proprietary and bespoke forensic hardware and software.
You will also be extracting data using suitable applications for the Officer in the Case (OIC) to view. Be able to facilitate viewing of the data by the OIC and advise accordingly, so that the OIC may understand the evidential significance of
what has been recovered and use that material to further his/her investigation and for presentation in court.
You will prepare reports and statements and advise CPS/Counsel in relation of digital evidence and if necessary present evidence in court in a clear and comprehensible manner and Provide technical advice and assistance to colleagues in relation to forensic examinations and advise and give guidance before/during/after interviews and the validity of answers provided by suspect. Assist OIC with finding potential weaknesses in statements.
If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity please take a look at the full role profile which is attached - Digital Forensics Investigator.
What’s On Offer
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
- Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff representation groups and inclusion network
Eye test vouchers.
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 6 in Computer Studies OR
BEng/ Bsc in related engineering or technical subject, such as
software development, electronic engineering/ information
systems OR work experience in a digital forensic subject
deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
Essential Experience
Work experience in digital forensics. e.g. in another law
enforcement or private digital forensics lab.
Able to demonstrate a comprehensive
investigative/analytical capability.
Experienced in the use of a wide range of operating
systems, for example, Windows, Linux, MAC-OS, Android
and/or iOS mobile devices.
Experience of producing detailed technical reports.
Comprehensive working knowledge of a wide variety of file
systems.
Desirable: Comprehensive working knowledge of digital
forensic software.
Competencies and personal Qualities
We are Emotionally Aware - Level 1
We Take Ownership - Level 1
We Support and Inspire- Level 1
We Analyse Critically - Level 2
Innovative and Open Minded – Level 1
Values
Please see the attached form to help with filling out the application form.
Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611
