DIGITAL FORENSICS TECHNICIAN

03545

(Competitive)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee working in this position and processes forensic digital evidence in support of the District Attorney’s Office.  An employee in this class collects and analyzes digital evidence of all forms, provides testimony in court as to their findings, and other duties as assigned. Supervision is received from a higher-level administrator. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Assist ADA’s in developing long term investigations into criminal activity.                             
• Analyze video surveillance and create video compilations.
• Create PowerPoints, graphs, diagrams, spreadsheets, charts, and other visual aids for investigative use, grand jury proceedings, and trial presentations. Testify in grand jury proceedings, hearings, and trials by describing complex analytical processes in laymen’s terms and responding to cross-examination about such processes.
• Collect and analyze digital evidence relevant to investigations and cases, including but not limited to surveillance video, phone records and extraction reports, social media and other online service records.
• Works directly with vendors and users of different surveillance video systems to allow for the download of video footage for evidence purposes.
• Utilizes a variety of conventional processes and techniques to produce, enhance and reproduce forensic images.        
• Uses and maintains computers and hardware including scanners and printers.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of computer, video and audio software, principles and methods of application.

Thorough knowledge in redactions through evidence.com and other digital evidence portals.

Thorough knowledge in technical proficiency in Microsoft based applications such as Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Thorough knowledge of technical proficiency in Windows systems, old and current, and Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Evidence.com, DVR Examiner, and Input Ace.

Thorough knowledge of technical proficiency in Color Management and Image Analysis software, FFT, etc.

Thorough knowledge of technical proficiency in all areas of digital imaging, including mobile forensic tools and computer forensics is preferred.

Thorough knowledge of state of the art and technical proficiency in videography, advanced photography, and use of digital cameras and peripheral.

Good knowledge of computer file storage media (solid state memory, memory cards, etc.

Working knowledge to work effectively with department staff from multiple agencies, computer technical staff, and outside vendors.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Promotion:

Two (2) years of permanent competitive class status in the title of Junior Systems Administrator.

Open Competitive:

A.  Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Baccalaureate Degree, or higher, in computer science and one (1) year of work experience, or its part time equivalent, in systems administration; or,

B.   Two (2) years of work experience, or its part time equivalent, in a Digital Forensics Analyst, Digital Media Technician or similar position; or,

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Created 12/23