Digital Forensic Evidence Examiner

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES

• Receives, records, labels, and stores digital property and evidence; follows chain-of-custody procedures; maintains strict inventory and records of all evidence processed.
• Remains on call to respond to crime scenes to collect, record, label, and transport digital evidence to designated locations.
• Extracts digital evidence from electronic devices such as iphones, Androids, other cellular devices, dash cameras, computers, laptops, and any other type of files stored on any electronic devices to be used as evidence in criminal investigations.
• Testifies in court.
• Participates in regular and unannounced audits.
• Provides evidentiary copies of digital evidence to investigators, and prosecutors.
• Monitors all transactions of digital evidence.
• Provides technology advisory services to all Sheriff’s Office staff.
• Performs other related duties as required or designated by the Investigations Captain.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of chain-of-custody procedures and laws.
• Knowledge of digital evidence storage and security principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of the preservation and documentation of digital evidence.
• Skill in planning, organizing, analyzing, decision making, and problem solving.
• Skill in the collection, processing, and storage of digital evidence.
• Skill in the maintenance of digital files and records.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment, including a computer, calculator, and office software applications.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in use of NCIC terminal network.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive material.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to operate photographic equipment.
• Ability to complete complex written reports.
• Ability to learn data acquisition, cell phone operation, mapping software, forensic software, external media collection/imaging/reporting, and legal issues with digital forensics.

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

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Ability to attend and complete Law Enforcement Digital Forensic Examiner training and successfully pass testing.

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