Forensic Scientist III-Digital Forensics Examiner

Duties

RESPONSIBIITIES

• Identify, examine, collect, and process digital evidence at crime scenes and laboratory environment.
• Perform administrative and support functions to maintain analytical service.
• Ensure the timely transportation of evidence to/from a laboratory and/or a district.
• Acquire and maintain analytical proficiency in digital forensic examinations.
• Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities and Departmental personnel.

DUTIES

• Satisfactory progress in an ISP recognized digital forensics examination training/testing program and competency testing.
• Upon completion of relevant training, the identification, documentation, collection, packaging, preservation, and conduct examination of routine forensic digital evidence of limited complexity and difficulty utilizing approved Unit Procedures Manual.
• Work under the direction of a higher-level forensic examiner or supervisor including the review of records.
• Communicate analytical procedures, methodology, policies, and conclusions to various elements in the criminal justice system including court testimony as an expert witness.
• Conduct preliminary examinations of digital evidence for establishing probable cause within limits of FSD policy.
• Participate in a proficiency testing program.
• Assist in preventative maintenance of forensic digital evidence examination applications and equipment.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs in the analysis of digital device evidence of a more complex and difficult nature.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and FSD policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

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

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or higher in digital/cyber forensics or computer science.
• Five years experience as a Digital Forensic Examiner may substitute for a Baccalaureate degree.
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• One year of full-time experience in a forensic digital evidence examination position; or
• Master’s degree or PhD in a computer or forensic related field and six months of fulltime experience in a forensic digital evidence examination position.
• Knowledge of digital device components.
• Ability to respond to requests for service while in an off-duty status required.
• Ability to perform complex forensic digital evidence examination procedures in an unbiased manner following the Unit Procedures Manual.
• Ability to comprehend, demonstrate, and explain advanced knowledge of theory and practical operation of various forensic digital evidence examination applications and examination techniques.
• Ability to effectively operate various computer systems and software.
• Ability to operate and maintain forensic digital evidence examination equipment.
• Ability to adhere to established laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to testify as an expert witness in an objective, unbiased, and professional manner.
• Ability to understand search and seizure and rules of evidence as interpreted by the courts.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel by aircraft and other vehicles.
• Ability to attend training at alternate locations for extended periods of time.

Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to isprecruiting@isp.in.gov and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.

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