Provide technical advice and assistance in the investigation of digital crime and incidents
As Digital Media Investigator you will support investigations of digital crime and produce written 'Digital and Technology' strategies to guide investigators across Leicestershire Police.
Currently the Digital Media Investigation Unit operates between 07:00 and 18:00 hrs Monday to Friday; and 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturday, these hours may be subject to change to meet demand. There will also be a requirement to perform on-call duties once fully trained.
What you'll be doing
* Undertake Live Data Forensics work at scene in support of Cybercrime investigations
* Advise and assist in the production of digital evidential packages to a standard usable in court
* Design and develop ongoing change programmes to enhance the forces response to Digital Policing through the development of new practices and protocols
The must haves
* A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree or relevant experience of working to this level
* A practical experience of investigations including those containing a technology focus
* Clear knowledge and understanding of cyber and cyber enabled crime
What's in it for you?
At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.
What's next
Read through the job description and then click APPLY to complete your application
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* Vacancy closes on 5 November 2025 at 23:55
For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.
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Who we are
At Leicestershire Police it's not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It's these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.
To understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.