You don’t need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.
The main purpose of the role is: To assist the Digital Forensic unit in providing a quality, high specification analytical and evidential service for the stakeholders of West Mercia Police which can robustly stand up to scrutiny of the legal profession and to ensure that Quality Standards including The International Organization for Standardization 17025/17020 and the Forensic Science Regulators (FSR) Codes of practice are maintained and adhered to. To conduct forensic analysis of computers, mobile devices, cloud, vehicle and other electronic devices in support of digital investigations. Both within a laboratory environment and on-scene. To provide advice and help to Officer in Charge (OIC) on digital forensic investigative strategies. To provide technical support to other investigators, prosecutors and external agencies in order to give the Force an effective response to the investigation of all crimes that contain an electronic element.
- Digital Forensics Officer role is a office based role
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Tuesday 14th April 2026
Why work for us?
- 26 days Annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Health and well being support through an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health services and Staff Networks. .
- Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
- Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.
To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.
- We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
- We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email BOC.staff.recruitment.team@westmercia.police.uk (internally please use myBop)
Internal applicants who need redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process
We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don’t want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
*Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)
