Digital Forensics Lab Technician

Duties

Job Summary - The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Processes electronic devices that may include cellphones, computers, and various storage devices in order to collect and preserve digital evidence in a forensically-sound manner.
• Responds to crime scenes to secure digital devices and digital evidence for secure processing in a laboratory environment.
• Catalogs and submits evidence vouchers for evidence collected during search warrants.
• Prepares reports and documents of activities performed during the collection and processing of digital evidence.
• Files reports containing the steps taken during the collection and processing of digital evidence.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Transports evidence to and from the Evidence Property Storage area and the Digital Forensics Lab.
• Maintains the storage of digital evidence for future processing and use in court.
• Pursues additional learning and training opportunities, as time permits, to remain knowledgeable on existing techniques and to gain new knowledge on emerging technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, management, other departments, state agencies, the public, and peers.
• Communicates with law enforcement officers via radio, emails, messaging, and other mediums to convey information related to active or post-incident investigations.
• Complete Incident Report supplementals as required to document actions involving a criminal case.
• May be required to work shift work hours, weekends, and holidays; or support operations of an extended event /detail; or be on-call as directed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
• Answers phone in forensic lab and assists at criminal investigations as needed; copies files and other office documents; prepares and stores digital data.
• Assist law enforcement officers with technical questions regarding a variety of investigations and search warrants.
• Provide answers to members of the public regarding computer-related issues that may include hacking, identity theft, and other various crimes.
• Serve as a member of the ICAC task force.
• Performs other related duties as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with training emphasis in general science, computing, forensics, and criminal justice techniques; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Desirable skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Knowledge of various digital media technologies; major file system formats; computer hardware and software; and cellphones and cellphone applications. General computer knowledge including the use of Microsoft Office products. Basic knowledge of digital forensic data collecting and processing software; Internet browsers; email; and networking.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; organization; working with and without direct supervision; and resolving technical issues with hardware and software.

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