Electronics Technician Digital Forensics

In the canton of Thurgau, all residents should feel safe. Over 500 employees of the Thurgau Cantonal Police ensure this around the clock with a modern organization and close contact with the population.

The employees of Digital Forensics are digital trace analysts who prepare digital evidence of all kinds as service providers for police investigators and evaluate data in a legally admissible manner. In addition, they support the investigators with their expertise.

For the Cybercrime service, we are looking for a

• Analysis and preparation of seized digital evidence, mainly in mobile forensics in everyday work, case-related from digital traces from hard-to-access, proprietary or embedded systems, such as IoT, smart home, vehicles, and other electronic trace carriers
• Development and implementation of prototypes in the field of police special electronics
• Technical advice and support for police investigators and investigative authorities in technically complex cases
• Preparation of reports for investigative authorities
• Further development of work processes and analysis methods
• Provision of weekend and on-call service

• Degree in electrical engineering and information technology (Bachelor or M.Sc.)
• Several years of professional experience in industrial electronics, its development, or embedded systems is an advantage
• Solid knowledge in circuit technology, bus systems (CAN, LIN, SPI, I²C, UART, etc.), as well as handling measuring technology
• Practical experience with soldering techniques (SMD/Rework), hardware debugging, or reverse engineering
• Interest in the field of digital forensics and willingness to familiarize yourself with forensic methods and legal frameworks
• Very good German and good English skills in spoken and written form
• Service-oriented, innovative, and creative
• Mental resilience and willingness to work irregular hours
• Willingness to continue education
• Driver's license category B
• Confidentiality

• An interesting and varied activity with high social benefit
• A working environment with modern infrastructure in the Frauenfeld area
• The unique opportunity to directly apply your electronics know-how in criminal investigation work
• Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines