XC7741- Digital Forensic Technician External

Digital Forensic Technician - Digital Forensics Unit (Protective Services, Crime) - full time, permanent posts across West Yorkshire locations: Calder Park (Wakefield), Normanton Police Station, Huddersfield Police Station, Elland Road Police Station (Leeds), Halifax Police Station, Trafalgar House Police Station (Bradford). The role operates Monday to Friday on a flexible working scheme.

• Inform investigations, use forensic software and hardware to recover images from witnesses or suspects' digital devices, including mobile phones in accordance with NPCC guidelines and maintain a log of steps taken.
• Commence forensic processes on digital devices and images, prepare reports for investigators; handle data of a sensitive and confidential nature, including graphic child abuse imagery, in a professional and forensically sound manner.
• Identify and collate the recovery of CCTV material using relevant software and hardware for intelligence and evidential purposes in line with requests, ensuring relevant legislation, policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the team.

• Intermediate knowledge and expertise of common operating systems and applications, and ability to use software packages relating to digital forensics and CCTV recovery.
• Capacity to concentrate for long periods on technical tasks with attention to detail.
• Aptitude for problem solving in a methodical and orderly manner.
• Level 3 qualification or above in a technical discipline or relevant experience and expertise in a technical environment.
• Willingness and ability to complete core courses in the recovery and analysis of digital evidence, as specified by NPCC.
• Physical and emotional resilience to deal with abusive and offensive imagery; willingness to undergo regular psychological assessments.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel for business purposes.

• Generous annual leave allowance - 27 days annually, rising to 32 days after five years (plus bank holidays).
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund - a secure defined benefit CARE pension scheme.
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and the Police Children's Charity (eligibility dependent).
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card.
• Option to sign up to the Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility dependent).
• Access to internal wellbeing services and support programmes.
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family friendly provisions.
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities.
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs.

The post will close at 23:55 hours on 19th July 2026.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

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