IT Specialist as IT Forensic Investigator for the Criminal Police | Fachinformatiker als IT-Forensiker (m/w/d) bei der Kriminalpolizeiinspektion Landshut

Polizeipräsidium Niederbayern

Landshut, Isar, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Oct 7, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves working as an IT Forensic Investigator for the Landshut Criminal Police Department, a division of the Lower Bavaria Police Headquarters. The specialist will be responsible for securing, preparing, and analyzing data primarily from computers, storage media, and mobile devices within criminal proceedings using specialized forensic methods. Key duties include creating detailed investigative reports and defending findings in court, supporting police officers during searches of residential and commercial properties, and advising investigating departments. Candidates must have a completed vocational training as an IT Specialist or relevant professional IT experience, coupled with knowledge of operating system architecture, database systems, and hardware components. This position offers a modern, secure, and challenging role within the public service, with structured onboarding, flexible hours, and the potential for transition into a civil servant position.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as an IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker) or equivalent relevant IT qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the IT field (if vocational training is not completed)
  • Practical experience in handling hardware components
  • Experience in creating written reports in German
  • Willingness to participate in multi-week training courses and external assignments
  • Readiness for duty outside regular working hours, including weekends

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Reliability check (Zuverlässigkeitsprüfung) required prior to the job interview and successful completion is mandatory. The position is initially limited to one year, with the aim of continued employment and potential transition into a civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis) after one year, provided the age limit (under 45) and other civil service requirements are met.