Role type
Police Staff
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Contract duration
Permanent
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Contract type
Full Time
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Location
Headquarters Devizes
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Grade/scale
W10 £47,010 - £49,608
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Find out if you are eligible
Vetting | Wiltshire Police
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Risk assessed factors
DSE use (for a substantial part of work), Exposure to traumatic material
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Closing date
28/08/2026, 23:55
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Job description
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
Grade W10: £47,010-£49,608
In line with the recruitment process, this vacancy is now open to applications from eligible internal candidates, police officers and external applicants, as applicable
About the Role:
Would you like to make a difference in your local community?
Can you combine technical ability with an investigative and analytical approach to criminal investigations with a passion to provide the best possible service to victims of crime?
If you are ready for a challenging role that makes a difference to victims of crime then you could be part of a fast-paced technical team, responsible for the identification, preservation, extraction, interpretation and presentation of digital evidence for a variety of digital devices.
Examinations will mostly be undertaken at the request of the Investigating Officer to provide intelligence and evidence to identify and prosecute offenders and identify witness/victims. A vital part of the role is the Forensic integrity and continuity of evidence with subsequent presentation at judicial proceedings.
In this role, your main responsibilities will be:
Taking responsibility for the management of the technical investigations including securing and retrieving data from seized computer systems and mobile devices, including configuration of operating systems and applications, producing technical documentation in relation to data retrieved from computers and media.
Present evidence in court as required and providing advice to police officers on forensic computer analysis, in order to assist in the investigation of Data Forensics in its entirety and gathering of evidence to support a criminal prosecution.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
Educated to degree level in computing science with relevant workplace experience and/or possess extensive investigatory experience, knowledge of computer based evidence gathering and computer investigation, technical knowledge of dismantling and re-assembly of computer systems, knowledge of file systems and architecture
Experience in a range of Operating Systems including ios, Android, DOS, Microsoft, Macintosh, Linux and BIOS & CMOS.
Proven ability of communicating ideas and information where the subject can be complex and technical, both verbally and in writing in a style that is appropriate to the situation and people being addressed.
Ability to use information methodically to identify and analyse problems and draw logical conclusions
Ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis without undue distress and work within a highly confidential environment.
What we offer
Excellent career development opportunities
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
Flexi hours scheme
Onsite Gym membership
Physical and mental well-being support
Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
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Important information before you commence an application
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:
A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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