Digital Forensics Technician

Summary

The Digital Forensics Technician is responsible for performing work related to digital media forensics involving the processing and extraction of forensics data on different media platforms utilizing various equipment and software, maintaining and updating equipment and software, and working with internal and external law enforcement and criminal justice entities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conduct analysis on forensic data.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of digital forensic activities to include the acquisition and examination of all forms of digital evidence, reporting of results, and training and research that involve all aspects of digital evidence.
• Inventories, documents, and prepares digital evidence for examination.
• Performs comprehensive acquisition of digital evidence in a forensically sound manner.
• Prepares and furnishes authoritative oral and written reports on opinions and findings to stakeholders within the law enforcement community.
• May be required to testify in court as to the procedures and methods used to obtain data.
• May have to travel for advanced skills training at the State and/or Federal Level.
  
  

Education, Training and Experience

The Digital Forensics Technician should possess, at a minimum, an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field; and two (2) years of administrative/analytical work in a law enforcement setting or related field; or a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must pass the ADVANCED level of the Macon-Bibb County skills test.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Must be fingerprinted, pass a polygraph test and pass a background investigation.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The Digital Forensics Technician must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Skill in using word processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Skill in using computers, communications equipment, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work harmoniously with County officials, County employees, other government employees, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively train others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize work and establish tracking procedures.
• Ability to identify and develop intelligence.
  
  

If you have any problems submitting your application, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support Hotline Toll Free at 855-524-5627, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Medical / Dental / Vision plans

Prescription coverage

Discounted Fitness centers

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Employee Assistance Program

Annual/Sick Leave

Group Life Insurance

401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - Matches up to 5%

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Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have at least two (2) years of administrative/analytical work experience in a law enforcement setting?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question