Take the State of DFIR Survey

Caseloads, AI, tools and careers. 8 minutes, anonymous, early access to the report.

Take the survey →

← All jobs · More in this country

Sachbearbeitung im Bereich Digitale Forensik des Dezernates 621 der Abteilung 6

Hochschule der Polizei

Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate

Onsite · Mid · Full-time

The Role

The role sits within the digital forensics section of a state criminal investigation authority, covering three core pillars: forensic mass data analysis to support investigators handling large-scale digital evidence; strategic development of multimedia forensics capabilities including video analysis environments; and coordination of national working groups and committee work to shape standards and policy.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must be serving police officers qualified at the third career entry level. The role requires hands-on experience with forensic mass data tools, familiarity with digital evidence across computers, servers, mobile devices, and embedded systems, and the ability to conduct tool evaluations and feasibility studies for new forensic solutions.

Who It Suits

This position suits an experienced law enforcement officer with a strong passion for digital technology and forensic investigation who is keen to shape the future of digital policing. It is well suited to someone comfortable working across operational forensic casework, strategic planning, and inter-agency collaboration at a national level.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in Germany: €51,000–€75,000 (median €51,000 — from 20 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

Learn More/Apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer or the original listing site. Forensic Focus aggregates and summarises public listings; details can change after publication — always confirm on the employer's page.

Listed: 25 Sep 2026