Computer Forensic Investigator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

Full Time Contractual Positions(2 vacancies)\r\n\r\nIt is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure\r\nto ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the\r\ncandidate to be rejected.\r\n\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE\r\nAPPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n The application is\r\npart of the examination process. Your answers will determine your\r\neligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.\r\n Clearly describe your\r\nqualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training,\r\nexperience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.\r\n Do not leave any\r\nanswer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'.\r\n Although you may\r\nattach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute\r\nfor completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result\r\nin disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history\r\nor responses to supplemental questions.\r\n Failure to comply\r\nwith these instructions may result in disqualification.\r\n\r\n\r\n Read the Job\r\nAnnouncement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental\r\nquestions, and final filing dates.\r\n

GRADE

21\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Two work location options:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland State Police\r\nCriminal Investigation Division\r\nTechnical Investigation Section\r\n1523 Signature Drive, Suite F\r\nHanover Maryland, 21076\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland State Police\r\nBerlin Barrack\r\nTechnical Investigation section\r\n9758 Ocean Gateway\r\nBerlin, MD 21811\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide factual, impartial reports of findings and perform complex digital data recovery examinations on computers, cell phones, mobile computers and hand-held devices in a forensically sound manner. These exams are in support of criminal investigations that involve various forms of digital evidence submitted for analysis to Technical Investigations Section, Digital Forensics Laboratory of the Maryland State Police. This job function provided essential support to criminal and administrative investigations conducted by the Maryland State Police and allied agencies throughout the state.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties include but are\r\nnot limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n Conducts thorough, impartial forensics examinations of computer hard disk\r\n drives, floppy disks, and other electronic data storage media using best\r\n forensics practices and ensuring the protection of the original digital\r\n evidence;\r\n Identifies digital evidence\r\n relative to investigations. Investigations include: child pornography exploitation, serious\r\n crimes against persons cases and others;\r\n Examines, recovers, and analyzes\r\n computer evidence for text data, deleted files, password protected files,\r\n emails, graphics, multimedia files, file data, and digital images;\r\n Prepares detailed,\r\n comprehensive, written reports of examinations and findings in a way\r\n that findings can be validated and duplicated by other forensics\r\n examiners;\r\n Presents findings orally and provides expert witness testimony\r\n in a court of law and/or administrative hearings as required;\r\n Attends on-going continuing\r\n education training as required to stay abreast of current trends\r\n in technology and computer forensics;\r\n Performs other related duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven years of experience, three years of experience in computer forensics or information technology related experience and four additional years of experience performing digital recovery examinations on computers.\r\nNote: Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science,criminal justice, or a related field and three years of experience in computer forensics or information technology related experience for the required experience.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates for positions in the classification will be subject to a completecriminal background investigation and polygraph examination before permanentappointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.\r\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n3. Employees in this classification must have access to an automobile for use on official business in the event a State vehicle cannot be provided. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will\r\nbe considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you\r\nprovide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful\r\ncandidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED,\r\nBETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at\r\nleast one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the\r\nhiring manager to select employees. The list will be valid for one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.\r\nYou may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may\r\nbe based on your application. Report all experience and education that is\r\nrelated to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to\r\nuploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying\r\nupload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate\r\ntranscripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you\r\nmay submit an application via mail. The\r\nMaryland State Application Form can be found online. Completed applications,\r\nrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to: \r\n\r\nMaryland State Police\r\nHuman Resources Division\r\n1201 Reisterstown Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\nATTN: Tiffany R. Hazel\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding\r\nthis recruitment, contact tiffany.hazel@maryland.gov\r\n\r\nIt is the policy of the Maryland\r\nState Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting\r\nemployment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all\r\nemployees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color,\r\ngender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or\r\nphysical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or\r\nopinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status. \r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via\r\nMaryland Relay.\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for\r\ntheir service to our country and encourage them to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\nBilingual applicants are\r\nencouraged to apply.\r\n