Job Description

Job description

Main Purpose of Role

Nottinghamshire Police are seeking students to undertake a Sandwich Intern Placement in our Digital Investigations departments.



The successful candidates will have the opportunity to join one of our Digital Investigations departments, participating in a variety of exciting projects and activities that impact both the department and the wider force.



Whilst this is a zero-hour contract there is an opportunity to work 37 hours per week for the length of your placement. Your working hours will vary depending on the department you are placed in. Some departments operate standard office hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional opportunities to work evenings and weekends where this supports both your development and the needs of the business area. Other departments follow a shift pattern that includes evening and weekend work as part of their regular schedule.



You will be immersed in hands-on experiences and we'll provide you with specific and transferable skills relevant to your future job prospects.

Key Opportunities Include:

Assisting the Digital Multimedia Evidence unit in processing and presenting evidence, including CCTV, audio, and mobile phone footage. You will also attend scenes (accompanied by an experienced practitioner) to recover technically challenging CCTV. Supporting the Digital Forensic Unit by extracting data from mobile phones and computers using various software tools. Contributing to the Cyber Crime Unit with research tasks, such as building databases on cryptocurrency wallets/storage. You will also support cyber protect/prevent officers by attending university Freshers' Fairs to assist with delivery and engagement. Assist the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit with vehicle audits, research assignments, and related operational support. Booking in evidence within the units. This role offers a unique chance to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact within our team.

Key Skills & Experience Required

We are seeking to appoint students who are:


An interest in digital and technical matters, with an aptitude for technology. Awareness of forensic integrity and the forensic preservation of evidence. Not essential but beneficial are qualifications and/or experience in a computer, media, cyber or forensic field. You will be a positive, hard-working and flexible individual capable of working independently, with minimal supervision, as part of a large team. You will have a flair for both technology and investigations. You will be innovative and forward thinking and will relish the challenge of taking up this role within policing.

Refer to Person Spec for full details.

Shift allowances/benefits:

Unsociable hours and weekend working allowances will be provided if you are selected for a department with such hours.

Application requirements:

When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.



The attached provides further details about the role.



When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.

Please make sure to complete the below questions and attach this as a separate document to your application:

Why would you like to complete a sandwich placement with Nottinghamshire Police?

What skills and experience have you gained from your university course and/or work experience? What did you enjoy most and why?

Please describe a time when you have worked as part of a team. What did you enjoy about this?

What achievement are you most proud of and why?

Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.



For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

Vetting Level - Management- you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.



Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.



Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.

Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only:

Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.

Job details

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Job reference
REQ001324
Date posted
30/10/2025
Application closing date
04/12/2025
Location
Various County Locations
Salary
23,748 to 24,675 per annum.
Package
Fixed Term Contract from September 2026 up until 31st July 2027 Up to 37 hours may be available per week
Contractual hours
0
Basis
Zero Hours
Job category/type
Other Roles