Cyber Forensics Investigator — Civilian Digital Evidence Expert

City of Loveland; Loveland (CO); Vor Ort; USD 81.000 - 114.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Loveland is seeking a Digital Forensics Examiner to join the Loveland Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division. The role conducts complex digital forensic examinations, analyzes electronic evidence, and supports investigations with technical expertise and documented methodologies.

Responsibilities include handling mobile devices, computers, and cloud data, preparing detailed reports, and testifying in court when required.

Qualifikationen

• 60 semester credit hours in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or related field
• 3 years of hands-on digital forensic examination experience in law enforcement, government or lab setting
• Vendor-neutral certification (CFCE, GIAC, GCFE/GCFA/GASF, EnCE or equivalent)
• Minimum of 200 hours of digital forensic training, including at least 40 hours in last 3 years
• Prior court testimony as a digital forensic examiner

Aufgaben

• Manage digital forensic examinations and investigative caseloads independently under the Cybercrimes Sergeant.
• Identify, collect, preserve, extract, recover, and analyze digital evidence from mobile devices, computers, storage media, cloud accounts, and other sources.
• Conduct advanced forensic analysis to establish timelines and evidentiary connections.
• Ensure validity and chain-of-custody of digital evidence.
• Prepare forensic examination reports, summaries, and evidentiary documentation.
• Assist with search warrants, subpoenas, affidavits, and on-scene evidence collection.
• Conduct follow-up investigations as needed.
• Collaborate with detectives, prosecutors, and partners on complex cases.
• Provide courtroom testimony on methodologies and findings as an expert when qualified.
• Maintain readiness and comply with evolving technologies and standards.

Kenntnisse

Digital forensics principles

Evidence handling

Courtroom testimony

Collaboration with law enforcement

Ausbildung

60 semester credit hours in Digital Forensics or related field

3 years full-time digital forensics experience

Vendor-neutral certification (CFCE, GIAC, GCFE/GCFA/GASF, EnCE or equivalent)

Minimum 200 hours of digital forensic training (40 hours in last 3 years)

Prior court testimony as digital forensic examiner

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Loveland is seeking a Digital Forensics Examiner to join the Loveland Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division. The role conducts complex digital forensic examinations, analyzes electronic evidence, and supports investigations with technical expertise and documented methodologies.

Responsibilities include handling mobile devices, computers, and cloud data, preparing detailed reports, and testifying in court when required.