Digital Forensic Examiner Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Digital Forensic Examiner Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (FL) Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $26.45 – $41.25 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Senior level Full Job Description JOB An individual in this position is a Deputy Sheriff for the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) and must meet all criteria required for that position (See Deputy Sheriff – Patrol job description). In addition, they are assigned specialized duties in the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Highly responsible position involving investigative and intelligence work on all crime issues, proactively addressing and analyzing all media formats that may contain child sexual abuse material, intelligence, or evidentiary information. Specifically charged with functions of intelligence data recovery as it pertains to all media formats of evidentiary nature, which fall within the varied responsibilities of the agency. Requires self-motivation, discretion, caution, self-control, and common sense when performing daily assignments and tasks. Must maintain a flexible schedule to respond to major crimes, or act as a major crimes task force member, if needed.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of their CID Sergeant. Performance is evaluated through observation, oral/written reports, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Analyze all types of digital media for information of evidentiary or intelligence valueConsistently strive to stay current on technological trends to maintain the highest level of understanding of digital forensics best practicesCollect, analyze, disseminate information, and work jointly with a multitude of law enforcement entitiesInventory and maintain specialized equipment utilized in the recovery of intelligence and/or evidentiary mediaRespond, as required, to situations involving criminal offenses and when practical aid in gathering information and evidence by means such as video, audio, GPS, RF, or other media formats including computers and cellular phone technologyRecover digital and analog evidence including raw data, video, audio, or other mediaImplement and maintain Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) and server-based storage for digital evidenceExamine, document, and preserve digital forensics evidence on various electronic devices and present this information in Court when neededConduct in-depth investigations of criminal incidents primarily focused on child sexual abuse material investigations and as assigned, either independently or as part of a coordinated effortHandle and process digital storage devices for evidence that may contain or be host to bio-hazardous materials such as bodily fluids and matterBe thoroughly familiar with Florida State Statutes and local ordinances, and keep up to date on any changes or new laws; have a working knowledge of Federal Laws and other laws pertaining to surrounding jurisdictionsMaintain cooperative and supportive working relations with ACSO Detectives, as well as with Detectives and Investigators from other jurisdictionsUtilize all available resources for the furtherance of clearance of crimes and arrest of offendersKeep immediate supervisor informed of case progress by verbal and written means.

Constantly cultivate information that will aid in the investigation and solution of relevant casesAssist in the preparation of Search Warrants or Search Warrant Affidavits, when necessary, by providing pertinent informationAssist in the preparation of Arrest Warrants, when appropriate, by providing pertinent informationParticipate in the execution of Search Warrants and searching for and processing evidenceExposure to a variety of electronic evidence to include sexually explicit and graphic media, including child sexual abuse materialTestifying in depositions and both State and federal court trials when neededParticipate and maintain membership in specialized law enforcement investigative organizations related to their areas of specializationParticipate in schools, seminars, and conferences related to the assignment and expertiseParticipate in multi-agency intelligence meetings, either local or regional, usually held on a monthly or quarterly basis

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Ability to work effectively on his/her ownAbility to work as part of a team on a case(s) of mutual interest to other Agency PersonnelAbility to share information and intelligence with other Agency Personnel, other Divisions within the Sheriff’s Office, and with other agencies as needs dictateAbove average decision-making skillsAbove average planning skillsAbove average communications skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingConsiderable knowledge of the geography of Alachua CountyThe ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, impartially and with respect to the rights of othersThe ability to maintain security and confidentiality of cases and other mattersThe ability to react quickly and calmly under adverse and/or emergency conditionThe ability to learn to utilize all of the relevant ACSO computer information systems in daily investigative effortsThe ability to utilize the capabilities and resources of other entities, to include, but not limited to, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and local, state, and federal code/civil enforcement agenciesAbility to compose/write sometimes lengthy special reports detailing intelligence information on casesAbility to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the ACSO administration, co-workers, other agencies, and the general public