Digital Evidence Technician I

Duties

Duties may include:

• At the request of the Deputy District Attorney (DDA), gathers, duplicates, and redacts digital evidence items such as photographs, audio and visual media, Grand Jury recordation, body-worn camera video, non-editable documents attached to digital evidence, etc.; produces discovery by scanning, copying and uploading electronic data.
• Collects, compiles, processes, and tracks the request of a variety of electronic evidence types including audio and visual media, documents and photos. Adheres to the proper procedures of all actions related to the request and/or receipt of each digital evidence items, especially the handling of sensitive digital evidence that legally cannot be submitted nor stored electronically.
• Reviews In-Custody reports and accompanying documents to identify missing digital evidence from law enforcement’s submission, and coordinates with all law enforcement agencies within the County to request and collect electronic evidence that has not been submitted.
• Sorts, categorizes and logs electronic evidence according to records management laws and retention schedules in order to classify evidence for appropriate storage, disposal and/or destruction.
• Receives new electronic evidence in a variety of formats and creates discovery copies for defense attorneys; invoices and routes approved discovery copies to defense attorneys; routes non-approved discovery copies and those that require qualified protective orders to be filed to legal assistants.
• Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion; and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Provides subject matter expertise and technical support to legal assistants and DDAs in relation to issues arising from accessing and/or viewing digital evidence; acts as a liaison between Technology Services Department staff and DDAs regarding E-Discovery technical needs; provides direction and/or finds solutions for questions and issues regarding digital evidence and discovery copy issues; provides guidance to other personnel in internal discovery and evidence processes; maintains awareness of changes in technology and updates computer skills as necessary.
• Acts as point of contact for detectives from law enforcement agencies and directly interacts with them regarding digital evidence and associated documents; works with DDAs and out-of-state agencies to procure appropriate legal documents; processes appeal documents and correspondence, and retains exhibits.

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

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field; AND one (1) year of experience working with digital media or in a legal and/or professional office environment or clerical support role; OR
• Possession of an Associate's Degree in a related field; AND two (2) years of experience working with digital media or in a legal and/or professional office environment or clerical support role; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent; AND four (4) years of experience working with digital media or in a legal and/or professional office environment or clerical support role

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