Computer Forensic Specialist – Department Promotional – Sheriff

Forensic Focus; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County Sheriff's Office in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a Computer Forensic Specialist for an internal promotional opportunity. The role involves examining digital devices to recover and analyse evidence for criminal investigations and documenting findings for court use.

The position is onsite, full-time, and tailored for current employees with evidence handling experience. Salary ranges from $92,000 to $154,000 annually in the U.S., reflecting market norms for digital forensics roles.

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to an Evidence Technician II role, or relevant college coursework in computer science, law enforcement, or administration of justice.
• A valid driver’s license and successful background check are required.
• No specific forensic tools are listed.

Responsibilities

• Examine digital devices and media to recover and analyse evidence supporting criminal investigations conducted by the sheriff’s office.
• Handle seized electronic items, extract data, and document findings for use in legal proceedings.

Skills

Evidence handling

Digital forensics basics

Education

Relevant coursework in computer science / law enforcement / administration of justice

Job description

# Computer Forensic Specialist – Department Promotional – Sheriff*Kern County***Bakersfield, CA**Onsite · Mid · Full-time### The RoleThis position involves examining digital devices and media to recover and analyse evidence supporting criminal investigations conducted by the sheriff’s office. Duties likely include handling seized electronic items, extracting data, and documenting findings for use in legal proceedings.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need experience equivalent to an Evidence Technician II role, or relevant college coursework in computer science, law enforcement, or administration of justice. A valid driver’s license and successful background check are required; no specific forensic tools are listed.### Who It SuitsThis internal promotional opportunity suits current Kern County Sheriff’s Office employees with evidence handling experience who wish to specialise further in computer forensics within a law enforcement environment.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Learn More/Apply