Frontline digital technician (2 posts)

Overview

Are you ready to use your skills to make a difference? 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. Thames Valley Police is making a multi-year investment in our Forensic Investigation Unit and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines and in particular digital forensics, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.

As part of this transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Portfolio of Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as 2 x Frontline Digital Forensic Technicians, based at Banbury Police Station (moving to Bicester Forensic Centre late 2026).

Responsibilities

• Reporting to a Digital Forensic Frontline Team Leader and Operational Supervisor you will ensure early examination of exhibits occurs to determine the best course of action in any case using a comprehensive triage process to identify those exhibits suitable for further analysis. This can involve material or images of a distressing nature.
• You will be able to work with minimal supervision and administer your own workload.
• The ability to produce accurate contemporaneous records is essential.
• You must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a can-do attitude
• Experience of working in digital forensics, forensic capacity, or holding a digital forensic degree
• Experience of managing priorities against high demands
• Collaborative approach to working with others across the forensic portfolio
• Full UK Manual Drivers licence
• Ability to engage with ISO accreditation requirements
• Enhanced level of vetting required for Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments

Benefits

As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and the option to join a local government pension scheme.

Selection Process

Selection will take the form of a panel interview and knowledge test involving a practical element.

Closing Date

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 28th June 2026.

More Information

Find out more about TVP Forensics.