Digital Forensic Investigator

Digital Forensic Investigator (Ref 26-111)

Post: Digital Forensic Investigator (Ref 26-111)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Digital Forensic Investigator within the Scientific Support Unit, Crime and Justice Service.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to join a highly specialised team at the forefront of digital investigations. As a Digital Forensic Investigator, you will play a critical role in supporting the investigation of crime through the forensic examination, recovery and analysis of digital evidence from a wide range of devices. You will be responsible for conducting intelligence-led forensic investigations, producing evidential reports, and providing expert advice and guidance to investigating officers and partner agencies.

Working within an accredited environment, you will ensure the highest standards of integrity, continuity and evidential handling are maintained, contributing directly to investigations that help prove or disprove criminal offences and support the criminal justice process.

This is a career development role offering progression across multiple skill levels, allowing candidates with varying experience in digital forensics to grow and advance within the department as their expertise develops.

Due to the nature of the work, the role involves exposure to sensitive and potentially distressing material. Applicants should therefore be resilient and prepared to work in challenging environments while maintaining professionalism at all times.

This role covers a working pattern of Mon-Fri, standard office hours with the requirement to work outside of these hours when necessary.

For further information about the role we are happy for you to get in touch, please contact Lewis Dixon, Digital Forensic Unit Manager.

Please note that candidates who have applied for a Digital Forensic Investigator post with Cleveland Police within the past 6 months are NOT eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the 2 nd November 2026.

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.

Digital Forensic Investigator (Ref 26-111)

Area Command / Departments: Specialist Crime & Justice