IT Data Forensics/OSINT Clerk (m/f/d)

The Central Criminal Investigation Department of the Göttingen Police Directorate is looking to appoint a

IT Data Forensics/OSINT Administrator (m/f/d)- Salary Group 11 TV-L-

‍A permanent, full-time position (39.8 hours per week) is available.

The position is generally suitable for part-time work.

The location is in Hildesheim.

The position "IT Data Forensics/OSINT Administrative Assistant" (m/f/d) is located in the Forensics Department.

Your requirements profile

• Successfully completed bachelor's degree in communication and media studies, general and digital forensics, IT forensics or similar courses.

The position is classified in salary group 11 TV-L (from €4,064.54 gross in level 1).  

‍This role requires experience in the use of analysis and monitoring tools, as well as experience in working with relational and non-relational databases. Furthermore, experience in OSINT and social media, as well as confident use of search engines (e.g., Google operators) and the secure use of mobile devices (e.g., smartphones and tablets) are expected. Furthermore,the position requires analytical thinking, creativity, and communication skills (e.g., presentation skills). Furthermore, a high degree of diligence, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a team are expected. Proficiency in written and spoken English corresponding to language level B1/B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​is required.

Your future tasks

The activities essentially include the following tasks:

• Obtaining information through OSINT research and research in large (public) data sets (Big Data) using OSINT
• Conducting OFINT (Open Financial Intelligence) research, e.g., crypto investigations
• Application of SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence) methods to create relationship networks
• Use of analysis and evaluation tools such as Maltego, OsintBox or search operators for search engines
• Further development of OSINT analysis capabilities
• Creating requests to providers to obtain inventory data from accounts
• Operation of police query systems such as NIVADIS, EMA, NA 2.0, eFBS, PIAV and FARMEx
• Creating, maintaining and using covert social media accounts (sock puppets) or online “aliases” for criminal purposes within the legal framework
• Conducting data analyses and verifying the information obtained (e.g. fake news, credibility) through individual assessment
• Documentation and quality management

our range

We offer you an interesting and responsible position with the Lower Saxony Police in the public service. In addition to the standard salary in pay group 11 TV-L, you will receive a special payment at the end of the year and a company pension scheme (VBL). You are entitled to 30 days of vacation per calendar year . The Lower Saxony Police has been awarded the “audit berufundfamilie”

‍permanent certificate for its sustainable and family-friendly personnel policy . With this certificate, we offer you, among other things, flexible working time models, individual support and structured health management. To ensure a good work-life balance, individual working time models and flexible arrangements are possible, although work outside of regular working hours may be necessary if necessary for official reasons.

Application process

If several applicants are substantially similar in terms of performance and/or eligibility, a structured interview will be conducted before a selection committee. If you are already employed in the public sector, please provide your consent to review your personnel file in your application. Please also indicate where your personnel file can be requested, if applicable.  

Are you curious?

To submit your comprehensive application, please use the link at the end of the job advertisement by July 31, 2025, quoting the keyword " IT Data Forensics/OSINT ZKI Hildesheim" (m/f/d).

If you are unable to use the online application process, please send your comprehensive application , including a cover letter, CV, and supporting documents (certificates, diplomas, proof of further training, etc.), stating how you became aware of our vacancy, by July 31, 2025, quoting the keyword "IT Data Forensics/OSINT ZKI Hildesheim" (m/f/d) to: Göttingen Police Department, Department 13 - Ms. Hunold, Groner Landstraße 51, 37081 Göttingen.

In this case, please 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 wish to have the documents returned, please include a stamped, addressed envelope with your application.

Application fees are non-refundable.

This is still important to us!

In accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Opportunities Act, we strive to increase the representation of the underrepresented gender in all areas and positions.

Severely disabled applicants and those with equivalent status will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified and qualified, unless other reasons of greater legal weight conflict. To protect your interests, we ask that you indicate your severe disability/equal opportunity in your application. For further information on matters relating to severely disabled persons, please contact the representative of severely disabled persons at the Göttingen Police Department (Tel. +49 551 491 1085).

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/idea, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

We look forward to seeing you!

For further information on the selection process, please contact Ms. Hunold in the Human Resources Department (Tel. 0551/491-1334).

Further information about the Göttingen Police Department can be found at www.pdgoe.polizei-nds.de .

Note : Department 13 of the Göttingen Police Department will collect your data to prepare and subsequently conduct the application process. Further information in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be found at https://www.pd-goe.polizei-nds.de/beruf_karriere/ .