Job Title: 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.
Location: West Brompton
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.
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
Vetting & Strap
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Colleague Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritise an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all of our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential. CTP keeps the nation and everyone in it safe from all manner of threats and as those threats evolve, so do we - that’s why Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) is the key to supporting our greatest asset, our people.
Our people protect our national security across the UK. In order to continue to deliver against our organisational priorities, we collectively seek to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate in the delivery of our mission – “working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
IDE is at the heart of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all backgrounds, cultures and experiences are therefore essential and encouraged. The CTP Network is committed to ensuring that candidates identifying as disabled are able to realise their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavor to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 07/08/2026.
