Vacancy Reference Number
21853
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Number of Vacancies
2
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(B) OCU
SO15 - Counter Terrorism Command
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Location
West Brompton
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Building
EMPRESS STATE BUILDING
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Band
Band I
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
36 hours per week
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Job Advert
Job Title: Digital Technician - NDES - Police Staff - CTP London
Salary: The starting salary is £46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £ 43,976 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £ 49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
NDES is hosted by the Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) CTP London command and brings together seven strands of digital investigative services. Our vision is to be a world leading service that delivers effective new capabilities for CT policing: to exploit digital technology and deny terrorists and other criminal investigated by the CT Network the ability to operate.
The services within the NDES group include:
Communications Data Exploitation, Open-Source Exploitation, Digital Media Exploitation, Lawful Intercept, Technical Innovation and Development Environment (TIDE), Digital Biometric Exploitation, Digital Operations
This role supports TIDE as a Band I technical role within our Video and Electronics Labs. TIDE works on new and emerging technologies, whilst maintaining adherence to local, national and international policies and standards. These include Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) and International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO).
It is the expectation that the successful candidate will work alongside staff and officers in the department to support local workloads. Therefore, a keen interest and experience in technical environments will be essential. A moderate to advanced knowledge of computer environments will also be mandatory. This will include system architecture and connectivity.
It will be our intent to ensure the successful candidates are exposed to the work of the departments, actively partaking in the processes and delivery of service. Both labs have a commitment to continuous professional development of staff.
The Video and Electronics labs are hands on with physical devices in a forensic capacity. Both labs are an advanced forensic function within CTP London, supporting core NDES teams and stakeholders.
Experience in digital forensics, electronics or CCTV/Video will be of interest.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
Forensic imaging and extraction of data from digital devices, including mobile devices, computers, and storage media in support of CCTV/Video and Electronics Lab support as a technician
Supporting non-technical staff, including police officers, to operate digital forensic systems
Work closely with our Quality Management team to ensure the departments you work for meet the stringent needs of accreditation, learning the processes of your departments.
Quality assuring/peer reviewing examinations
Provision of evidence viewing capabilities for investigating officers
Answering technical queries from non-technical staff and police officers
Court appearance as witness of fact
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV)] clearance.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Colleague Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritise an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all of our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential. CTP keeps the nation and everyone in it safe from all manner of threats and as those threats evolve, so do we - that’s why Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) is the key to supporting our greatest asset, our people.
Our people protect our national security across the UK. In order to continue to deliver against our organisational priorities, we collectively seek to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate in the delivery of our mission – “working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
IDE is at the heart of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all backgrounds, cultures and experiences are therefore essential and encouraged. The CTP Network is committed to ensuring that candidates identifying as disabled are able to realise their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavor to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process. CTP also welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working. All flexible working arrangements should be discussed and agreed with the hiring manager.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 13/07/2026.
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Essential For The Role
Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training
The post holder must have:
Essential
Numeracy skills
Excellent attention to detail, organisation and management skills
Excellent computer skills
Strong knowledge of, and interest in, all modern digital technologies with an emphasis on the forensic opportunities offered by their examination, and the challenges faced by law enforcement
Ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as a team as well as autonomously
A willingness to undergo and positively engage in the Developed Vetting (DV) process. Confirmation in post may be subject to succesfully obtaining DV status.
Candidates must understand that the nature of the work involved may expose them to potentially distressing material such as pictures and video files of death, extreme violence or child abuse. The candidate must be willing to undergo any psychological assessments required by the Unit Management as part of its responsibility towards staff welfare.
A current full UK driving licence.
The successful candidate should be prepared to join a 24/7 call out scheme, potentially work extended hours at short notice including weekends to achieve urgent investigative objectives. The role may also involve overseas travel for operational purposes
Desirables
Degree or significant experience in digital forensics, electronics or associated degree level program
A recognised formal qualification in computer science (including forensic techniques) and / or a recognised general certification in computer / mobile forensics (such as the IACIS CFCE or Cranfield University Forensic Computing MSc Foundation course) and / or a recognised product specific certification (such as the Guidance Software EnCE or the AccessData Forensic Toolkit ACE or Cellebrite CCLO/CCPA or X-Ways X-Pert).
Previous experience handling exhibits and evidence, and considerations around continuity and integrity
Familiarity with forensic environments and forensic quality management systems
Knowledge of working within a Quality Management System and understanding of ISO17025.
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Additional Information
CTP CVF Staff Band.pdf – 807KB Opens in a new window
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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
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We analyse critically at level 1
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We are innovative and open-minded at level 1
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The following values will be tested against during sift:
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Integrity
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Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.
Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.
Read our full disability confidence statement.
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