Digital Technician - NDES - Police - CTP

Job Title

Digital Technician – NDES – Police Staff – CTP London (Band I)

£46,985 per annum (inclusive of £3,009 allowances). Base salary £43,976, rising annually to £49,670. Location allowance £2,009 and non‑pensionable allowance £1,000. 36 hours per week, full time, permanent contract.

West Brompton, EMPRESS STATE BUILDING.

The NDES (Network and Digital Investigations Service) is part of the Metropolitan Police Service’s Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London command. This role supports TIDE (Technical Innovation and Development Environment) within the Video and Electronics Labs, focusing on emerging digital technologies while complying with forensic science regulator (FSR) and ISO standards. The successful candidate will work with officers and staff on local and national workloads, requiring a strong technical background and moderate to advanced computer knowledge, including system architecture and connectivity.

• Forensic imaging and data extraction from digital devices (mobile, computer, storage media) to support CCTV/Video and Electronics Lab work.
• Support non‑technical staff and police officers in operating digital forensic systems.
• Collaborate with the Quality Management team to maintain accreditation standards.
• Quality‑assure and peer‑review forensic examinations.
• Provide evidence‑viewing capabilities for investigating officers.
• Respond to technical queries from non‑technical staff and officers.
• Attend court as a witness of fact.

• Numeracy skills and strong attention to detail, organisational and management capabilities.
• Excellent computer skills; knowledge of modern digital technologies, especially forensic opportunities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and autonomous working abilities.
• Willingness to undergo the Developed Vetting (DV) process; DV clearance required upon hire.
• Acceptance of psychological assessment as part of welfare procedures.
• Current full UK driving licence.
• Prepared to join a 24/7 call‑out scheme, work extended hours at short notice, including weekends; overseas travel may be required.

• Degree or significant experience in digital forensics, electronics or a related field.
• Formal qualifications in computer science or forensic techniques (e.g., CFCE, Forensic Computing MSc Foundation, or product‑specific certifications such as EnCE, ACE or Cellebrite credentials).
• Experience with evidence handling and forensic quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ISO
  17025 and quality management principles.

• Analytical thinking at level 1.
• Innovation and open‑mindedness at level 1.

• Integrity.