Electronic Forensic Analyst

Duties

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

• Performs a variety of specialized computer forensics and electronic discovery services from digital media including evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. Digital media includes a wide variety of electronic data storage and transfer devices including computers, laptops, cellular phones, PDA's and the images, spreadsheets and other types of files stored on these devices.
• Maintains strict protocol guidelines for chain of custody and all the evidence to ensure integrity of each item of evidence is handled and analyzed according to meet legal practice requirements that includes: collecting, transporting, receiving, storing, labeling and preserving data collected for digital evidence on submittal for examination and analysis.
• Determines the most appropriate method of protecting original evidence and recovering deleted, erased, hidden and encrypted digital evidence.
• Evaluates scientific results of analysis to determine the validity and whether the information has forensic significance.
• Provides technical guidance in evaluating and investigating cases where computer of related computer media has potential evidence.
• Provides progress reports regarding investigations as well as detailed and technical report summaries of findings in written and verbal formats.
• Interacts with investigators from law enforcement and IT department personnel to acquire information necessary to perform forensic examinations. Demonstrates the ability to communicate, coordinate and cooperate with these agencies and in a task force environment.
• Provides expert testimony in the field of computer forensics; prepares evidence and presents expert testimony in court on results of seizure and handling of evidence, and results of analysis conducted.
• Continually updates and develops skills regarding new computer technology and use of new software and hardware tools to extract information from computer and digital media systems.
• Attends training, workshops and seminars to maintain current methodologies and knowledge of trends and developments in the field of computer forensics.
• Reviews various court decisions relating to the field of computer forensics.
• Travels to a variety of locations throughout the county to provide technical assistance to investigators and to collect evidence.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. Preferred in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Three years of experience working in forensic technology involving computer forensics, electronic discovery and digital investigations. Must have demonstrated ability to evaluate and maintain hardware and software necessary for the performance of criminal investigations preferably in a law enforcement environment. Additional skills require include understanding and analysis of systems security and forensic acquisition of electronic evidence.
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• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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• Required license(s): Valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BEYOND MINIMUM REQUIRED:

• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner certifications.
• Understanding / experience in criminal law.
• Experience with digital forensic software such as Cellebrite products, Magnet Forensic products, X-Ways Forensics, and Berla iVE, etc.

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