The City of Spokane is hiring a Digital Forensics Analyst. This position is responsible for acquiring, processing, analyzing, and preserving digital forensic evidence to support criminal investigations. The role includes preparing evidence for examination and presenting findings through detailed written reports and oral briefings. The analyst also testifies in court regarding the procedures used and the results obtained.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS
This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.
- Plans and coordinates digital forensic science activities, and determines strategies for digital forensic analysis based upon specific criminal case requirements. Identifies and acquires digital evidence from modern computer sources including but not limited to personal computers, thumb drives, cell phones and tablets, Internet of Things devices, and local and server-based storage.
- Maintains chain of custody and forensic validity of evidence and related documentation. Prepares digital media for imaging by ensuring data integrity. Preserves digital data and evidence.
- Creates forensically sound duplicates of evidence that ensures the original evidence is not unintentionally modified. Documents original condition of digital and other evidence, and makes backup copies of digital information.
- Recovers hidden, deleted, or corrupted files; traces network, internet, and cellular communications. Detects, accesses, and analyzes password-protected or encrypted data, alternate data streams, and other forms of concealed data. Performs virus scanning on digital media.
- Performs forensic keyword searches and records results. Queries, extracts, and reports on data from relational databases while maintaining data integrity.
- Analyzes data and provides technically accurate results and reports.
- Researches and adopts new hardware, software, and processes in the digital forensic field. Maintains, calibrates and validates tools, techniques, equipment, and software used in the forensic examination process.
- Provides technical guidance and training to investigators and prosecutors.
- Documents hardware and software configuration of examiner’s system and systems to be examined, including drive conditions and internal components. Documents irregularities encountered, actions taken in response, and any changes made to systems.
- Acts as an expert witness in court, grand jury, or other legal proceedings through oral testimony, written reports or affidavits, or other legal instruments. Prepares and provides oral and written reports.
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information security, or related field.
- Experience: Two years of experience conducting digital forensic examinations on personal computers and mobile devices.
- Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a certification comparable to one of the following is required within six months of appointment: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) Certified Mobile Device Examiner, IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner, or Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association International (LEVA) Certified Video Forensic Technician.
- Possession of all three certifications (or comparable) is required within 18 months of appointment. These certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Background Check:
All applicants are subject to a thorough police background investigation, including but not limited to criminal history, pre-employment drug screening, and polygraph.
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BENEFITS
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- AFLAC
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- Legal Shield/ID Shield
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
