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Digital Forensic Investigator 1

Decatur, IL · On-site

$63K/yr

Travel (sometime overnight) is required for court appearance, training, warrant assists, etc ... Routinely work in an office setting that consists of sitting for prolonged periods at a desk ...

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Digital Forensic Investigator 1

Georgia

Decatur, IL • On-site

$63K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Digital Forensic Investigator 1

Agency:

Bureau of Investigation

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002599

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$63,423.10

Job Description:

This is a sensitive government position.

Please review theGBI Employment Disqualifiersbefore 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.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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.

  • Must be proficient with the use of a computer.

  • Mostly sedentary work. Routinely work in an office setting that consists of sitting for prolonged periods at a desk. Assist in the field in various environments.

  • Required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop and kneel.

  • Occasionally light lifting/or moving boxes or supplies may be required.

  • Travel (sometime overnight) is required for court appearance, training, warrant assists, etc...

  • Operating a state vehicle is required. The applicant must have a valid Georgia driver's license.

  • Required to work on-call rotation as needed to include overnight.

  • Three (3) to four (4) month training period is required. The training is conducted at the GBI Headquarters building for the training period.

  • Required to establish residency in your area of assignment or reside within a twenty-five (25) miles radius of your assigned regional boundary for statewide assignments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Must be proficient with the use of a computer.

  • Mostly sedentary work. Routinely work in an office setting that consists of sitting for prolonged periods at a desk. Assist in the field in various environments.

  • Required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop and kneel.

  • Occasionally light lifting/or moving boxes or supplies may be required.

  • Travel (sometime overnight) is required for court appearance, training, warrant assists, etc.

  • Operating a state vehicle is required. The applicant must have a valid Georgia driver's license.

  • Required to work on-call rotation as needed to include overnight.

  • Three (3) to four (4) month training period is required. The training is conducted at the GBI Headquarters building for the training period.

  • Required to establish residency in your area of assignment or reside within a twenty-five (25) miles radius of your assigned regional boundary for statewide assignments.

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 includesshared office space with other workforceprofessionals. In addition, may workclosely with other law enforcement agencies and entities. This position reports into the office daily.

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

AGENCY SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree incomputer science, computer forensics, cybersecurity, computer information systems, digital forensics, information technology or related field.
OR

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or universityANDtwo years of experience in a law enforcement capacity in digital investigations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the agency specific 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.

Additionally, this announcement will be used to create an applicant pool to fill multiple positions in the future throughout the state of Georgia based on the agency needs.

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

Counties:The position(s) may be filled in one of the offices located in Americus, Athens, Calhoun, Cleveland, Decatur, Douglas, Eastman, Kingsland, Milledgeville, Perry, Statesboro, Sylvester, Thomasville, and Thomson.

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 drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some locations (domestic and foreign) have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who use or have used drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

  • Marijuana Usage - Candidates that have used marijuana or cannabis in any form (natural or synthetic) and in any location (domestic or foreign) within (1) year preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

  • Other Drugs - Candidates that have used any dugs other than marijuana, within10 years preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.

  • 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 athttps://naces.org/members/.

  • 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.

  • Please contact GBI Office of Human Resources at 404-270-8335 orhumanresources@gbi.ga.govif reasonable accommodation is needed in the application and/or interview process.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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