Digital Forensic Investigator 1

Description

REVISED & RE-ADVERTISED

This position will be a part of the Digital Forensic Program within the GBI investigative Division; however, position will be housed/located in Metter, Georgia.

The selected candidate will be required to meet the residency requirements of the assigned Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office in Metter, Georgia.

This is a sensitive government position.

Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

Job Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under close/general supervision, assists in investigating criminal activity by performing digital forensic examinations of data stored on electronic devices. Documents and reports findings of examination for requesting law enforcement agencies. Maintains knowledge of current technology and best practices to extract digital data in an accepted technical manner that ensures the preservation of or prevents the destruction of potential evidence. The incumbent's responsibilities will consist of providing expert testimony in court regarding electronically stored information. In addition, provides technical guidance and assistance to law enforcement officials involved in investigations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conducts forensic examination of electronic devices including computers, mobile devices, and other digital data storage media.

Uses software and hardware forensic tools to extract, preserve, analyze, and present evidence for further investigations or testing.

Assists law enforcement in the preparation of search warrants, investigative information, and cases for court purposes.

Provides on-scene technical support and assistance during the execution of search warrants.

Provides support in examination and digital investigation techniques for law enforcement and other legal entities.

Serves as subject matter expert on technical matters relating to digital evidence and testify in court or at hearings as an expert witness in the area of digital forensics.

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Three (3) to four (4) month training period is required. The candidate will be required to report to the GBI Headquarters building at 3121 Panthersville Rd, Decatur, Georgia, for the training period.

Incumbent is required to establish residency in your area of assignment or reside within a twenty-five (25) miles radius of your assigned regional boundary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Occasionally light lifting/or moving boxes or supplies may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other workforce professionals. In addition, may work closely with other law enforcement agencies and entities. This position reports into the office daily.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Good organizational skills.

Ability to reconstruct and analyze digital information.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Fundamental knowledge of data recovery.

Demonstrated experience in working with computers and other digital media.

NOTE: This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer forensics, cybersecurity, computer information systems, digital forensics, information technology or related field.

OR

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university AND two years of experience in a law enforcement capacity in digital investigations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with work experience in the following:

Experience in examining computer evidence in a forensic/law enforcement environment.

Forensic certifications such as CFCE, GCFE, or experience working with Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Physical Analyzer/Inseyets, Open Text EnCase, or other forensic software.

VACANCY OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

The selected candidate will be required to establish residency in your area of assignment or reside within a twenty-five (25) miles radius of your assigned regional boundary. Below you find a list of counties and map of the geographical location in the regional boundary.

Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Coffee, Columbia, Effingham,

Emanuel, Evans, Glascock, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Laurens, Liberty, Long, McDuffie, McIntosh, Montgomery Pierce, Richmond, Screven, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren, Wayne, Wheeler.

Supplemental Information

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.

Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website athttp://

The GBI is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®) and the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).

Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER