Digital Forensic Technician Salary $30.18
66 Hourly Location Duluth, MN Job Type Permanent, Full-Time Job Number 26-108/859-02 Department Sheriff Opening Date 07/14/2026 Closing Date 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Kind of Work Responsible technical work identifying, recovering, and preserving digital evidence related to investigations. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $30.18
65 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States , for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Distinguishing Features of Work An employee in this class is responsible for identifying and extracting data from digital devices in support of investigations performed by law enforcement staff. Duties include identification, extraction and recovery of digital evidence from a variety of electronic devices and disseminating data to appropriate staff conducting criminal investigations in the Sheriff's Office. This position participates in an evidentiary chain of custody process and may testify in court as to the process' integrity. Data and digital evidence extracted from electronic devices is critical to criminal investigations and involves sensitive subject matter. This work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. Work Environment These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.
CONSTANT
Talk/speak, hearing close proximity (0-5 feet), vision (near, and color vision), lift and push/pull while stationary (up to 20 lbs), carry and push/pull while moving about (up to 20 lbs), fingering, grasping, handling, sitting, rotating neck, turning left and right wrists, works alone, with others, around others, and inside.
FREQUENT
Midrange vision; hearing distance (up to 20 ft.); balance, bend neck, feeling, fingering, maintain posture, reach, reach above shoulder, walking
OCCASIONAL
Lift and push/pull while stationary (up to 50 lbs); carry and push/pull while moving about (up to 50 lbs); far vision and depth perception, moving about, standing, use of earphone or headset
RARE:
Lift 50
- 100 lbs, climbing stairs, kneeling, stooping/bending, twisting (waist), work outside.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(Pass/Fail): Associate's degree in computer science, cyber security, forensic analysis, law enforcement or other related degree AND one (1) year full-time, paid, verifiable experience in a position with responsibility for compiling, recovering and preserving digital evidence; OR four (4) years full-time, paid, verifiable experience in a licensed law enforcement role, with responsibility for compiling, recovering and preserving digital evidence. Possession of a valid driver's license.
RATING SYSTEM
Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 7-11. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note:
When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE
July 15, 2026
- Applicant screening will begin Week of July 27, 2026
- Supplemental question scoring to be completed Week of August 10, 2026
- Interviews to be conducted
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions .
VETERANS PREFERENCE
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Veteran:
DD214 noting character of service
Disabled Veteran:
DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran:
DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
Spouse of Deceased Veteran:
DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here .
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave Paid Holidays Medical Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Disability Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Benefits Deferred Compensation Training and Advancement Opportunities Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Employee Wellness Program Pet Insurance Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan. 01 Please type or clearly print your name. 02 The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification. Yes 03 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County? Yes No 04 All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States? Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States 05 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 06
SME Explanation:
Questions 7-11 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 7-11. Yes No 07 Describe the knowledge, analytical, and technical skills you would bring to this position. 08 Please explain your experience and understanding of working with public, private, and confidential data, as well as Criminal Justice Information. 09 Please describe your knowledge and experience writing technical reports. 10 Describe your experience extracting data from systems and analyzing data. Include the types of software systems you have experience with, and how you have used the systems. Include specific examples of tasks you have performed in the systems. 11 Reference back to a memorable forensics case you worked on. What happened with the case? What were some challenges? 12 I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Yes No Required Question Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1 Duluth, Minnesota, 55802 Phone 218-726-2422 Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov
