IT Forensics Officer / Specialist (Child Pornography Focus) | Sachbearbeiterin/Sachbearbeiter IT-Forensik (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role involves working as an IT Forensics Specialist within the Central IT Forensics Unit focused on child pornography cases for the Braunschweig Police Directorate. The specialist will independently conduct forensic investigations and analyses of secured data carriers and datasets according to investigative requirements. Key responsibilities include forensically securing data, identifying various EDP devices (computers, mobile phones, navigation devices), recovering and preparing data, and ensuring evidence preservation in data networks. A critical part of the job involves creating detailed forensic IT evidence preservation and examination reports, which must be defended in court as an expert witness. The position also requires providing technical consulting and support to investigative units on appropriate procedures during executive measures (searches, seizures, etc.). Candidates must possess exceptional knowledge of computer technology, networking, various operating systems (Windows, Linux, OSX, Android, iOS), and deep expertise in forensic software tools like Magnet Axiom, X-Ways Forensics, and Cellebrite UFED. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a challenging and vital role in criminal investigation support.