IT Data Forensics Clerk - OSINT (m/f/d)
Job Description
The Oldenburg Police Department is looking to vacate several positions at the following locations: Cloppenburg, Cuxhaven, Diepholz, Oldenburg (ZKI), Verden and Wilhelmshaven
IT Data Forensics Clerk (m/f/d)
(Open Source Intelligence)
The positions to be filled are rated according to salary group 11 TV-L.
Your future tasks
The jobs are assigned to the respective Forensic Department of the police inspectorates or the Central Criminal Investigation Department at the above-mentioned locations and include in particular the following tasks:
- Obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating investigative (real-time) information through open source intelligence (OSINT) research in public databases (including the Internet and social media)
- Conducting initial and in-depth research on relevant people/issues in social networks, forums, and other online platforms (SOCMINT, personal relationships, account clarification, etc.)
- Further development of OSINT analysis options within the framework of legally legitimate possibilities
- Supporting investigations in the area of monitoring OSINT sources
- Documenting and recording the research carried out and the information collected for use in investigations
Your requirements profile
You are eligible to apply if you have an undergraduate degree in communication or media studies, general and digital forensics, IT forensics or a similar field of study.
We are looking for applicants who, in addition to the above-mentioned qualifications, have the following additional skills:
- Proficiency in written and spoken English corresponding to language levels B1/B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Good IT skills or knowledge of computer programs
- Knowledge of open source intelligence (OSINT), data mining, image processing and big data architecture
- Knowledge in the field of image and video processing as well as in the field of monitoring and analysis software such as Maltego
- In addition, basic knowledge of criminal law / threat prevention law, data protection and information security as well as crisis communication with a focus on social media would be desirable.
In addition, applicants should possess analytical thinking skills, social skills, and the ability to work in a team. Creativity and communication skills (including presentation skills), diligence and organizational skills, as well as an interest in trends and innovations in the digital environment are also expected.
Work + private life
In addition to the standard salary of pay group 11 TV-L, you will receive a special payment at the end of the year as well as a company pension scheme (VBL).
Vacation time is 30 days per calendar year.
There is a well-developed company health management program, which offers various health programs (lectures, courses, etc.) as well as participation in various preventative sports programs during working hours.
The Lower Saxony Police Department has received the permanent "work and family audit" certificate for its sustainable and family-friendly personnel policy. In this context, it is committed to promoting the balance of work and family life and supports individual and flexible working time arrangements and models.
The position advertised here can therefore, in principle, also be filled on a part-time basis. There is also the option of working remotely, at least temporarily, although the specific scope will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This is still important to us!
In cases of equal qualifications, applicants with severe disabilities or those with equal status will be given priority in accordance with the applicable regulations. To protect their interests, applicants are asked to disclose their severe disability or their equal status in their application. If necessary, the representative for severely disabled persons can be contacted for any relevant inquiries using the contact details below.
Applicants of all nationalities are welcome.
In accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Opportunities Act, we strive to increase the number of underrepresented genders in all areas and positions. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome.
Are you curious?
Please send your detailed application by email in a single PDF document (maximum 5 MB in size) by October 8, 2025 , quoting the keyword “IT Data Forensics” to:
bewerbung@pd-ol.polizei.niedersachsen.de
You can also send your application to us by post:
Oldenburg Police Department
- Department 13 -
Theodor-Tantzen-Platz 8
26122 Oldenburg
In this case, we ask that you only submit copies, as we will not return them for cost reasons. The submitted documents will be destroyed after the selection process in compliance with data protection regulations. If you would like the documents returned, please include a stamped, addressed envelope with your application. Please state in your application how and where you became aware of our job posting.
If you are or have previously been employed in the public service, please state in your application that you consent to inspect your personnel file and state the name of the contact person in the relevant personnel department.
Please state in your application which locations you are applying for, including a prioritization of different locations.
For questions about the position, please contact Mr. Rinke (Department 11 – Tel. +49 441 790-1122). For information about the job posting and selection process, please contact Ms. Raasch from the Human Resources Department (Tel. +49 441 790-1331).
Department 13 of the Oldenburg Police Department will collect your data to prepare and subsequently conduct the application process. Further information pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be found at:
