Data Forensic Technician in Exeter

Salary £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 02/04/2026 at 12:00.

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need

About the role

The principal responsibility of the Regional Forensics Data Technician is to provide efficient and effective technical support to Data Forensics and ensure compliance with Force policies and procedures.

In particular to:

• To effectively monitor and manage the receipt and return of Digital Forensic submissions (computers, phones other data/image mediums) maintaining administrative systems to ensure their integrity and continuity of evidence.
• Evaluate and triage submissions against offence, risk, proportionality to the investigation and procurement cost to the Force.
• To assist in the forensic examination of exhibits and data held within. Log media submitted, create electronic files for floppy and disc images. Examine CD and DVD evidence and make recommendations.
• To undertake the examination of all removable media received in the unit and to assist with digital evidence recovery of computers in terms of initial acquisition.
• Manage all material in accordance with the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) concerning the destruction and storage of all Regional Force images.
• To act in the capacity of receptionist for visitors to the unit, including dealing with access control and maintaining the unit’s appointments calendar.
• To monitor storage levels within the Unit and manage the supply of laptops and equipment etc.
• Liaise with specialist companies for the acquisition of software and hardware equipment and specialist training providers.

This list of duties is not restrictive or exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to carry out duties from time to week that are either commensurate with/or lower than the grade of the post. In some posts this might include the ad-hoc provision of guidance and informal training of new colleagues.

The post is a ‘designated role’ under the Police Reform Act 2002 and the Policing and Crime Act 2017 and as such, the post holder will have certain designated powers as awarded by the Chief Constable.

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Hiring Line Manager: Reece Harris- Data Forensic Manager

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What you get if you join us

Access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Job related equipment supplied, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees\’ Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities available.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).