Deputy - Part-Time - High Tech Forensic Evidence Unit

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support of criminal investigations
• Evidence collection and processing from various crime scenes
• Provide written reports regarding the support of criminal investigations
• Provide suspect identification through technologically advanced investigative techniques
• Provide instructional presentations to the community and other Law Enforcement agencies
• Respond to various crime scenes in order to recover digital video data
• Testify in court regarding investigations and computer forensic processes
• Work closely with other HTCU team members, other HCSO Units, and regional law enforcement partner agencies
• Respond as directed by HTCU supervisors to provide technical expertise and guidance to other HCSO Units and regional law enforcement partner agencies
• Perform other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary

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

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be an Honorably Retired Peace Officer
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in law enforcement, record management, or a related field
• Must have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License
• A minimum of two (2) years prior patrol and/or criminal investigative experience

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code
• Arrest Procedures
• Knowledgeable in the rules of digital and physical evidence
• Advanced techniques to locate and identify suspects

Skilled in

• Proficient in the use of Superion/RMS, FileOnQ JWEB, CAD/RMS, Polaris, and JOTS computer systems; as well as the use of standard office software programs such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with report writing skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Basic open-source intelligence gathering
• Basic Computer Use
• Use of basic social media
• Willing to learn advanced computer techniques and applications pertinent to the investigation and prosecution of computer/Internet-based crime including computer hardware and network infrastructure

Ability to:

• Work with computers & current technology
• Effectively manage stressful situations associated with technologically advanced crime scenes
• Manage a caseload with great attention to detail and effectively utilize time management skills
• Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Work within complex environments of large-scale operations
• Provide Court testimony relative to the investigation
• Give public presentations to schools, parents, and organizations on technology-related safety topics.
• Perform in a high-volume environment with time constraints
• Remain current on the training of new technology in the development of cybercrime investigations
• Be available to respond to scenes as needed
• Be available to work any shift
• Be available to sometimes work flexible shift hours based on specific case requirements (e.g. search warrants and surveillance)
• Be available to work varying duty hours as deemed necessary; with an excellent attendance record
• Perform in a high-volume environment with time constraints
• Multi-task, and manage a caseload with great attention to detail

PREFERENCES

• Bilingual
• TCOLE Instructor’s License
• Public Speaking experience

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