Sachbearbeitung IT-Forensik
Hochschule der Polizei
Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate
The Role
Working within a specialist IT forensics department of a regional police authority, the role centres on forensically sound acquisition of digital evidence from computers, smartphones, servers and storage media, deep analysis of operating systems and file structures, and direct support to investigators and prosecutors during searches and in court proceedings.
Skills & Experience
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT security, communications engineering or a related technical field is required. Candidates should have solid grounding in digital forensics fundamentals, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android platforms, and network technologies. Knowledge of cloud forensics, programming languages and video analysis is advantageous.
Who It Suits
This role suits a technically skilled and detail-oriented professional who wants their expertise to have real-world impact within law enforcement. It is well suited to someone eager to develop forensic methods, contribute to training, and work collaboratively on complex, high-stakes investigations in the public sector.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in Germany: €51,000–€75,000 (median €51,000 — from 20 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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