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Columbus Consolidated Government
Forensic Analyst
Career Insights for Crime Scene / Forensic Science Technician
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What they do
A Crime Scene or Forensic Science Technician collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes. Carefully documents a crime scene and catalogues evidence collected. Conducts laboratory analysis of evidence gathered, uses computer databases to identify evidence, and uses findings to reconstruct crime scenes.
$52,856 / year median in Georgia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
JOB This position is responsible for performing a variety of professional, analytical, and technical work involving computer forensics. Performs acquisitions, examinations, and analysis on digital evidence. Consults with Attorneys, Court Investigators, and Police Officers on cases. Analyzes and presents reports on cell tower records of evidentiary value. Completes thorough reports and provides guidelines on digital evidence findings. Presents expert testimonies on digital evidence for criminal trials and proceedings. Assists Investigators with legal processes for acquiring targeted digital data. Creates copies of digital evidence for Investigators. Assists Police Officers and Investigators with technology related problems. Researches forensic tools, software, and programs to augment investigations. Perform other related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Knowledge of digital forensics practices and procedures. Knowledge of computer systems and programs, software, and technology devices. Knowledge of both the state of Georgia and City of Columbus, Georgia laws. Skill in analyzing data and report writing. Skill in the use of Microsoft Windows, Office Suite. Skill in operating standard office equipment. Skill in problem solving, decision making, and making recommendations. Skill in oral and written communication.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Balancing- maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Feeling
- perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Grasping
- applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling
- picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1
- perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2
- receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling
- bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting
- raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Manual Dexterity
- picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Pulling
- use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Pushing
- use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching
- extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion
- substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking
- expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Stooping
- bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1
- expressing ideas by spoken word Talking 2
- shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Visual Acuity 1
- prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Visual Acuity 2
- color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3
- determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.