Computer Forensic Specialist

Duties

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following

• Independently develops and utilizes specialized tools (e.g., portable forensic workstations; first responder imagining and preview utilities; evidence acquisition devices) and procedures to collect, preserve and forensically examine digital evidence of criminal offenses in accordance with established and validated forensic principles (e.g., prepares duplicate images; recovers deleted and/or corrupted files; recovers password protected and/or encrypted files; recovers hidden data; traces internet and network communications).
• Understands and follows policies and procedures relating to seizure and examination of evidence from digital media; reviews and follows policy and procedure guidelines to ensure support for the forensic analysis of emerging technology; makes procedural recommendations to and reviews procedural recommendations received from other law enforcement jurisdictions statewide.
• Researches tools and provides training to law enforcement agencies statewide as needed.
• Assists investigators in preparation for seizure of computer evidence related to criminal activity.
• May accompany and assist sworn investigators in field investigations.
• Researches and recommends forensic analysis strategies.
• Prepares reports of findings for presentation in criminal case proceedings and testifies in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings as required.
• Confers with prosecuting attorneys.
• Receives, maintains and releases evidence in accordance with agency handling procedures and assures security of seized evidence.
• Tests computer program according to procedural specifications.
• Designs, configures and maintains complex computer hardware for use during case work and program development.
• Acquires and analyzes evidence.
• Resolves complex technical issues involving equipment connectivity and communications between suspect system and forensic equipment.
• Identifies, researches and evaluates computer equipment and software.
• Drafts and follows up on purchase order requests.
• Collects information from investigators and/or prosecutors.
• Assists federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in matters involving computer related crime and digital forensics.
• Attends seminars and classes for training in specialized forensic software and hardware applications, forensic analysis techniques and other specialized areas.
• Participates in professional networking forums.
• Executes verification tests of forensic software and methods to independently validate functionality.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

• 24 months experience in conducting forensic examinations on digital media or directly related specialty area (e.g., cell phone forensics, incident response).
• -OR- Completion of undergraduate core program in digital forensics, information sciences, information systems, computer science or related technology discipline, which includes coursework specific to computer forensic science.
• -OR- Industry accepted certification directly related to computer forensic science (e.g., CFCE, CCME GCFE, GASF, SCERS, EnCE) or equivalent.
• -OR- Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks

• Criminal history
• Driving record
• Taxes
• Drug Test
• Polygraph Test
• Field Investigation
• In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job related information through social media(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.)

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