Job Description
Salary : $63,632.40 Annually
Location : Tallahassee, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: DFS-01
Department: Criminal Investigations
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/12/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
General Description of Duties This position performs office and field work related to the collection and analysis of Digital Forensic evidence using computer application software and multiple databases and systems with varying complexity. The majority of duties involve a variety of electronic forensic activities including, but not limited to: conducting "triage" of electronic evidence and non-evidentiary items. The examiner will be responsible for maintaining and verifying the integrity of software and hardware that is utilized within the lab. The examiner will demonstrate a capability to follow proper chain of custody protocols for evidence and property, write professional investigative reports, maintain accurate records, and provide professional testimony when required. This position adheres to the agency core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate competency in data entry and retrieval skills, time management skills, intermediate to advanced computer skills, general communication skills (both written and oral), inter-personal skills, customer service skills and problem solving skills.
Essential Duties - Review and respond to examination requests.
- Conduct research on computer technology to identify new methods for collecting data or recovering lost information.
- Review digital evidence and identify possible lines of investigation for further analysis.
- Collect and preserve evidence from computer systems in accordance with legal standards.
- Examination of metadata such as file creation dates, modification dates, and author examination.
- Examination of data structures such as file types and directory structures to determine how files are organized on a computer.
- Create detailed chain of custody for all evidence collected during an investigation, including signing off on the chain at each step in the process.
- Determination of meaning of data found on computers, phones, and other devices using computer forensic software tools.
- Conduct analyses on computer hardware, software, and operating systems to identify security vulnerabilities.
- Perform forensic analysis on computer hardware, software, and operating systems to recover data from damaged equipment or extract information from damaged media.
- Assist with highly specialized investigations.
- Assists in analyzing business processes and recommends technology solutions; participates in providing project design and coordination of technology projects to facilitate timely completion, quality and usability.
- Integrates new and existing systems in order to minimize data replication and enhance information collection and dissemination.
- Researches trends related to information systems and business applications; attends a variety of meetings and conferences as needed.
- Ability to analyze digital media, storage media, computers, mobile phones, smart phones, computers, computer related evidence, electronic networks and/or electronic network evidence.
- Minimum of 65% of time requires safe management and physical handling of electronics or other items having potential biological or chemical contamination that may contain carcinogenic or health-damaging properties.
- Must have the capability to respond to scheduled search warrants when required to assist in the acquisition and preservation of electronic evidence.
- Ability to work closely with others as a team.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise, and objective written and oral reports.
- Ability to meet requirements and maintain required licensures and certifications as well as agency required in-service training.
- Ability to adhere to the standards and principles of the agency's core values and professionally represent the agency.
- Ability to report to work timely, consistently and as scheduled.
- Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.
Eligibility Criteria - Bachelor's degree in digital forensics, computer science, computer engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and verifiable experience or certifications directly related to criminal investigations, forensic computer examinations, and/or cellular phone data extractions.
- Demonstrate adequate skills with regard to property/evidence collection and handling techniques.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written, demonstrating awareness for human diversity to citizens and colleagues.
Necessary Special Requirements - Duties often performed sedentary at desk for long periods of time with limited walking.
- Must be able to lift, push, carry or pull a minimum of 25 lbs. independently.
- Extensive use of desktop computers is required.
- Position may require travel to attend meetings and functions related to performance and required knowledge of essential duties.
- Successful completion of Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) and Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA) training with twelve (12) months of employment.
Full-time benefits include:
- Health insurance with an employer contribution between 77.5% - 87.5%.
- Life insurance equal to 1 X annual salary paid 100% by LCSO.
- Retirement via the Florida Retirement System with a choice of pension or investment plan.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal leaves.
- Tuition Assistance Program for advanced degrees.
- Education incentive for advanced degrees (only sworn positions).
- Other ancillary benefits including but not limited to deferred compensation, dental/vision insurance, cafeteria savings plan, short/long term disability and identity theft protection.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
02
Please indicate your level of education and/or experience.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Work experience in criminal investigations, forensic computer examinations, and/or cellular phone data extractions.
- Certifications related to criminal investigations, forensic computer examinations, and/or cellular phone data extractions.
- A combination of the above listed education and experience.
- None - No Bachelor's Degree or work experience.
03
Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from the military?
- Yes
- No
- Never served in military.
- Currently serving in military/No discharge.
04
Have you ever been convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any felony?
05
Have you ever been convicted of a felony traffic offense including adjudication withheld?
06
Are you currently under criminal investigation or indictment?
07
Do you have any current criminal charges pending in the courts (without an official legal disposition)?
08
Are you currently under internal investigation, under investigation by the CJSTC or administrative investigation?
09
Have you ever separated, abandoned, resigned or retired from a business or agency while under criminal or internal investigation or while under the threat of criminal or internal investigation?
10
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual activity in the community or detentions facility by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
11
Have you ever been convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving perjury or false statement, abuse of a child, elderly, or disabled person, domestic violence, or any crime of a sexual nature?
12
Have you ever been engaged in, convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime of sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
13
Have you ever held membership in, association with, or any other connection to any organization that exposes or supports discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation or marital status or is known to have been involved in criminal activity and/or a violation of any state laws and/or laws of the United States?
14
When would you estimate was your last use of marijuana.
- 0 - 12 months (within the last year)
- 13 - 36 months (3 years or less)
- 37 - 60 months (more than 3 years ago to 5 years)
- 61 - 120 months (more than 5 years to 10 years ago)
- 10+ (more than 10 years ago)
- Never used
15
When was the last time you used any of the following - heroin, cocaine, meth, mushrooms, LSD, illegal steroids or other drugs not prescribed to you?
- 0 - 12 months (last year)
- 13 - 36 months (3 years or less)
- 37 - 60 months (more than 3 years to five years ago)
- 61 - 120 months (more than 5 years to 10 years ago)
- 10+ years ago
- Never used
Required Question Leon County Sheriff's Office
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Felony friendly,