Forensic Computer Specialist 2

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Report In Location – 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access and Walking Path!
• Onsite Cafeteria!
• Onsite Daycare!
  
  

What You'll Do As a Forensic Computer Specialist 2

• Design, configure & maintain complex computer hardware for use during evidence acquisition & analysis;
• Troubleshoot problems to resolve any complex technical issues involving equipment or connectivity between the suspect & forensic equipment; Maintain & upgrade the many components used during a computer forensic analysis;
• Research & implement tools which image hard drives (e.g., new developments for hardware & software utilized by the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)) & verify accuracy of results;
• Continuously test verification forensic software & hardware to validate functionality;
• Develop & implement policies & procedures to ensure policies support the newer technology; Address the ever-changing issue surrounding the area of computer forensics, develop forensic analysis policies & procedures for the ONIC;
  
  

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Option 1

36 mos. exp. in computer forensic processing or related specialty area (e.g., systems administration; network security; internet protocol).

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer information sciences, information systems, computer science or related technology discipline (e.g., systems administration; network security; internet protocol);
  
  

AND 160 hours trg. specific to computer forensic science &/or security.

Option 3

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Forensic Computer Specialist 1, 67411.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

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Job Skills: Forensic

Agency Contact Name and Information

Alison Granger / argranger@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$36.90 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Forensics

Technical Skills

Computer Literacy, Forensics, Public Safety

Professional Skills

Networking, Problem Solving, Situational Awareness, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Providing investigative support through the extraction and analysis of electronic devices, criminal case support, trend analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and dark web investigations.