Digital Evidence Technician

Job Title: Digital Evidence Technician (4 Positions) #443

Reports to: Investigations Technical Coordinator

Grade/Step: 19 (Full-Time/Union)

Status: Entry Level (This may vary for current employees)

Salary: $85,923

Location: 2650 S California

Bureau: Administrative Services

Division/Unit: Investigations

Application Deadline: April 18, 2026

Note: The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

Working Environment: Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Primary Function:

The Digital Evidence Technician does evidence intake and the duplication of digital evidence, for the State’s Attorney’s Office.

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work: The position requires ability to sit for extended periods, frequent use of computers/screens; may require occasional walking, standing, lifting/carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, catalog and securely store digital evidence.
• Duplicate digital evidence for discovery requirements, legal proceedings, and investigations and/or shared from other law enforcement digital storage solutions.
• Digital evidence may include but is not limited to: • Computer forensic images, external media images, surveillance videos, law enforcement portable audio and video devices, mobile device extractions, social media content, internet service provider records and third-party provided data
• Generate or verify provided digital signatures or hash values for validation of data integrity
• Support migration of digital evidence into digital evidence management system while ensuring data integrity (hash match)
• Support prosecutors and investigators with digital technical requests regarding accessing, organization, and sharing of digital evidence
• Provide testimony as required regarding the digital evidence data integrity and/or expert testimony if applicable
• Maintain assigned special purpose computer systems and software updates as required
• Maintain computer/technological proficiency regarding applicable technology by training and industry networking
• Receive and store evidence and property in any of the CCSAO vaults.
• Exercise proper physical security measures over evidence, including maintaining chain of custody for evidence
• Ensure that all property and evidence have appropriate documentation and identification
• Perform data entry and maintain accuracy of the evidence records system
• Use of county applications or automated systems to research inventoried evidence (Crimes; CCC Portal; I-Clear, LEADS)
• Research inventoried evidence for appropriate dispositions (Impound; Disposal; Permanent Retention; Return to Owner)
• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity
• Conduct daily location audits of property and evidence
• Dispose of property as need or required by law/court order/etc
• Interaction with State’s Attorney’s Office Employees and various outside agencies
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed or required

Qualifications:

Required:

• Technological undergraduate or graduate level classes taken or documented experience in the technological environment with a strong aptitude for technology
• The candidate must be organized with high attention to detail, while having the ability to multi-task.
• Candidate must have strong computer skills and be willing to and expected to successfully complete advanced computer training for specific digital evidence related tasks
• The candidate must be able to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines and be willing to accept new projects and/or commitments
• The candidate must be open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure
• The candidate must also be equipped to handle changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations
• The candidate must be able to lift at least 50lbs and have the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Candidate must have a valid drivers license

Preferred:

• Undergraduate BA/MS or associate degree and/or cyber experience
• Working knowledge of the Illinois State Statute on the preservation of evidence.
• Working knowledge of industry standards pertaining to best practices for the preservation and retention of evidence or property

Equal Employment Opportunity

EEO Message: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.