Digital Forensics Examiner

Digital Forensics Examiner
City of Portland

Salary: $83,220.80 - $104,956.80 Annually

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 2024-00888

Location: Digital Forensics Unit on the 16th floor, OR

Bureau: Portland Police Bureau

Closing: 9/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time, Regular.Work Schedule: 4x10-hour work days (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday)Work Location: Central Precinct, 1111 S.W. 2nd Ave., Portland, Oregon 97204Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits of this position.Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary:The job of a Digital Forensic Examiner is to assist law enforcement officials with enforcing criminal laws through forensic collection, recovery, processing, preservation, analysis, storage, maintenance, and/or presentation of digital evidence. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of creativity, independent judgment, and initiative in order to accomplish criminal investigative objectives dependent on software and hardware expertise. The principal duties of this class are performed in a forensics laboratory or in conjunction with police officers in the execution of search warrants in the field.
Note: This position requires the incumbent to travel to various field locations to collect evidence and provide on-site analysis. A valid driver's license is required for this role.
Disclaimer: As a Digital Forensics Examiner, you will be required to review and analyze electronic evidence, which may include explicit, graphic, or otherwise sensitive material. This aspect of the job is integral to the investigation process and requires a professional and detached approach. Proper support and resources will be provided to help manage the emotional and psychological impact of these responsibilities.
As a Digital Forensics Examiner, you will:

• Extract, analyze, and interpret digital evidence stored on electronic devices.
• Assist investigators with the proper seizure of computers, cellular devices, storage medium, peripherals, and/or other items functionally reliant upon computer components.
• Support investigators in digital forensics analysis and provides testimony at trial.
• Collect, preserve, label, catalog, and store evidentiary items for presentation in criminal proceedings in accordance with legal standards and best practices.
• Compile relevant digital case evidence into a variety of reports.
• Serve as subject matter expert on technical matters relating to digital evidence.
• Make determinations and recommendations regarding appropriate items to be seized based on search warrant particulars and relevant case law.

As a person, you are:

• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing.
• Organized: You can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/react to various situations in a fast-paced work environment.
• Detail Oriented: You have a strong attention to detail and can ensure productivity and accuracy.
• Collaborative: You are customer service oriented and establish/maintain cooperative work relationships with many stakeholders. You help promote a culture of teamwork and communication by working in collaboration and treating coworkers with respect and dignity and maintaining an open mind to diverse voices and ideas.
• Passionate: You have a passion for analysis and are excited to bring your knowledge and skillset to public safety
• Knowledgeable: You haveknowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to forensic analysis and records management principles.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. Tuesday, August 27th, 202412:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Registration for Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0of-mgpjIjHtIBGKV3X_LPsWH7vkj-a6DQ

Have a question?Contact Information:Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources [email protected]

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, demonstrates each of the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge of computer and mobile device operating systems.

Ability to write technical documentation and communicate complex analytical topics to non-technical audiences.

Ability to analyze and evaluate alternatives; provide sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.

Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex data in statistical and narrative forms.

Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.

Applicant must also possess:

• Ability to pass an in-depth background investigation.
• Valid State Driver's license
• Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certified within 6 months of hire.

Preferred QualificationsAlthough not required, you may have one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods of and techniques of digital forensics, current developments, trends, and technologies within the digital forensics field.
• Knowledge of computer forensics software.
• Experience extracting, analyzing, and interpreting digital evidence from mobile devices, computers, or IOT devices.
• Certification or completion of any of the following courses/programs: IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner, SANS GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner, SANS GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics, Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between August 19, 2024- September 3, 2024Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 3, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.

STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: week of September 9, 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

STEP 4: Selection (Interview): late September 2024

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

STEP 5: Contingent Offer of Employment: September/October 2024 Applicants who successfully pass the oral interview will receive a conditional offer for current/future vacancies which will advance you to the background investigation step.Step 6: Background InvestigationBackground Investigations for this position typically take 2-6 months to complete so you will want to plan accordingly. The information that will be required when you complete the Personal History Statement includes:

• Employment Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
• Residential Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
• Financial Information
• References (8 without using the same people as coworker or supervisor references)
• Family Member Information
• Driving History
• Past/Present Drug Use and/or Controlled Substances
• Criminal History

STEP 7: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• Click here for additional information regarding the following:
  • City of Portland Core Values
  • Recruitment Process - Work Status
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Veteran Preference
  • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/[redacted]/digital-forensics-examiner

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