Digital Forensics Media Technician

Job Title Digital Forensics Media Technician Grade E £28,071 - Min- £32,613 Max Contract Type Full Time Permanent 2 Vacancies - 1 at Lichfield - 1 at Smithfield Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement. Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

About The Opportunity We are seeking applications for Digital Forensics Media Technicians and have a vacancy at each of our two sites, Lichfield and Hanley. Digital Forensic Services are vital to helping our officers to combat crime, protect the vulnerable, enable safer communities, and make a difference that really matters. The exciting opportunity will see you involved in a variety of challenging and interesting cases delivering digital forensics work to support investigations. If you have an interest and passion for digital technology and a role that supports victims of crime then you could be part of a fast-paced technical team, responsible for the preservation, conversion and extraction of digital evidence.

In this role you will use appropriate digital forensics techniques to capture, preserve and acquire evidence and intelligence from CCTV and mobile device examinations for analysis and presentation in investigations of the commission of crime. You will maintain the integrity of evidence and findings, document processes and provide evidential reports whilst complying with ISO Quality Standards and NPCC framework guidance. A vital part of the role is the Forensic integrity and continuity of evidence with subsequent presentation at judicial proceedings. The digital world is evolving quickly, and we need to keep pace. To do this we need people who have the willingness to adapt quickly and seek opportunities in every challenge. We will support the right candidate with a defined training plan, and development opportunities to ensure excellence in delivering Digital Forensics.

Please ensure that you are giving a clear representation of your technical background, skills or experience within your application highlighting experience of editing software used. Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serve.

Please upload your CV and covering letter into the CV Section on the main application Ensuring you evidence against the essential criteria on the role profile Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role spec attached Closing date: 22nd April 2026 at Midday. Interview date: Dates to be confirmed

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including: Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk) Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays. Flexible / Agile Working Sick pay scheme Fostering friendly policy Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave Access to health and wellbeing support Eye care vouchers On site Gyms Staff associations Reward and Recognition Blue light Card Flexible working options Training and development opportunities Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Free Parking at selected sites Onsite catering facilities Access to Staff Networks Union support Financial products and services

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants. Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk For any Recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk

Residency Eligibility Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information) Please Note If You Are Successful At Interview And Commence Pre-employment Checks This Will Include Vetting, Please See What This Involves And The Process Via The Below Link Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)