DFU Technician

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Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 12th November 2026

We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join Durham Constabulary, helping to protect our communities and deliver an outstanding policing service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work where your skills and commitment will make a real impact.

The forensic examination and analysis of evidence from electronic based systems and devices ensuring continuity of all exhibits and maintaining integrity throughout to prove or disprove the presence of criminal offences under investigation. To compile extensive forensic findings of evidence reports and to present such evidence in a Court of Law As part of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting operational policing and delivering high-quality services to the public.

Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will collaborate with colleagues and partners to achieve positive outcomes and uphold our core values of professionalism, integrity, and service.

• Utilising the LIMA case management system call up and receive exhibits (digital devices and storage media) liaising direct with Investigating Officers and /or Property Clerks.
• Carry out forensic examinations of digital devices and storage media in order to recover, retrieve, analyse and present digital evidence contained therein in accordance with national guidelines through the use of proprietary and bespoke hardware and software. This will include:
• The TRIAGE of devices through the dismantling of laptops/computers etc. to remove hard drives to establish if there is a requirement for a full forensic examination of the device.
• Forensic imaging of hard drives requiring full forensic examination, this the first part of ISO
  17025 accreditation.
• Maintain detailed records of every action taken in relation to processes used during the examination of digital devices.
• To provide advice and guidance to investigating officers in relation to the forensically sound recovery of evidence and intelligence held on digital devices and storage media.
• The preparation and presentation of forensic findings of evidence reports and Criminal Justice Act statements in support of these investigations, presenting evidence in Court when required professionally and competently.
• Ensure the continuity of all exhibits maintaining integrity throughout the investigation and includes producing any relevant documentary or physical exhibits as requested when required as part of presenting evidence at Court, ensuring integrity and continuity processes are observed and be subject to cross examination.
• Deliver high standards of service aligned with organisational priorities
• Contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our communities
• Work effectively as part of a team in a demanding but rewarding environment
• Support continuous improvement and organisational excellence
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times

• 4 GCSE’s including English Language or Literature and Mathematics (Grade 9 to 4/A to
  
  C). An individual who possess an equivalent e.g. NVQ must provide evidence of Maths and English.
• At least two years admin experience, e.g. composing original letters and documents, processing invoices maintaining accurate records, exercising judgement in processes and people.
• At least one year’s previous technical experience including forensic examination of electronic data, dismantling, rebuilding and troubleshooting to extract data from computers and various digital devices.
• A strong commitment to public service and our…