Digital Forensics Mobile Device Technician

Turn digital devices into vital evidence.

Join the team as a Digital Forensic Mobile Device Technician and play a vital role in deliver an effective, efficient, and high‑quality service to colleagues, stakeholders, and the wider community.

In support of investigations, you’ll recover data from mobile phones and associated media, including repairing and restoring damaged devices to enable forensic examination. You’ll also attend court to present evidence, ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation and forensic standards.

We have one full-time, permanent role and two 12-month fixed term contracts available.

You’ll be

• Recovering data from phones and associated media, reporting on this in line with legislation.
• Preparing accurate and comprehensive reports and statements.
• Deploying to scenes to preserve, record, photograph and recover forensic evidence.

You must have

• Experience using several IT systems in a support, develop or forensics role.
• An A-Level, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in a technology subject.
• Knowledge of digital forensic techniques.

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

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To support you with your application we’ve provided some application guidance and the recruitment process .

• Vacancy closes on Sunday 26th April 2026 at 23:55.

If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Recruitment Team: ***email_hidden***

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.