IT Forensics Specialist | Sachbearbeitung (m/w/d) IT-Forensik

Polizeidirektion Hannover Land Niedersachsen

Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 10, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an IT Forensics Specialist for the Hanover Police Department, you will play a critical role in criminal investigations by securing, analyzing, and evaluating digital evidence. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting search operations of computer systems, conducting forensic data recovery from various networks (Internet, Intranet, and specialized networks), and documenting findings for legal proceedings. You will also serve as an expert witness in court and assist in training others within your field. This position is particularly attractive for those seeking a meaningful career in public service, offering a permanent contract, flexible working hours to support work-life balance, and a competitive salary under the TV-L EG 11 framework. It is a unique opportunity to apply high-level technical expertise to ensure public safety and justice.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree (Bachelor or Diploma) in Computer Science or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT forensics or a related technical field
  • Experience in securing and evaluating digital data from computer systems and networks
  • Experience in creating technical reports and documentation for legal purposes
  • Experience in providing technical advice and support during investigative searches

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours outside of regular times if required by special operations (BAO) or on-call duties. Requires high psychological resilience and stress stability.