Deputy Executive Director -UG (Non-Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

KLEFPF incentive pay

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of the Attorney General in Frankfort, KY, seeks an Executive Director of Digital Forensics to lead the digital forensics laboratory operations and provide expert technical support for investigations. This senior role oversees the Frankfort lab and the Mayfield laboratory, with travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities include directing lab operations, supervising staff, developing policies, conducting examinations, and testifying as required, with

Qualifications

• POPS certification required for law enforcement duties.
• Ability to travel and respond after hours as needed.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Directing laboratory operations and coordinating personnel, resources, and case priorities across both locations.
• Supervising the Assistant Digital Forensics Lab Director and forensic examiners.
• Developing and implementing laboratory policies, procedures, and QA practices.
• Personally conducting digital forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, storage media, and other digital evidence.
• Responding to field assignments and after-hours requests to collect and preserve digital evidence.
• Preparing examination reports and providing technical guidance to investigators and prosecutors; testifying in court as required.
• Supporting development and opening of the Mayfield laboratory.

Skills

POPS certification

Firearm training

Valid driver’s license

Travel availability

Education

Sufficient education

Job description

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Deputy Executive Director -UG (Non-Merit)

Salary

$115,000.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Attorney General

Location

1024 Capital Center Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s chief law enforcement office. The Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) seeks an Executive Director of Digital Forensics to lead its digital forensic laboratory operations and provide technical expertise to support criminal investigations. The Executive Director holds a position of special trust and is expected to conduct themselves and their work in accordance with OAG policies, professional forensic standards, and applicable statutes and regulations. This position is based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, and oversees the Frankfort digital forensics laboratory and the development and future operation of the Mayfield laboratory in Graves County. Travel between both facilities and to field assignments is required as needed.

As Executive Director Of Digital Forensics, Responsibilities Will Include

• Directing laboratory operations and coordinating personnel, resources, and case priorities across both locations.
• Supervising the Assistant Digital Forensics Lab Director and direct-report forensic examiners at both laboratories.
• Developing and implementing laboratory policies, procedures, and quality assurance practices.
• Personally conducting digital forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, storage media, and other digital evidence.
• Responding to field assignments, including after-hours requests, to conduct examinations and assist with the collection and preservation of digital evidence.
• Preparing examination reports, providing technical guidance to investigators and prosecutors, and testifying in court as required.
• Supporting the development and opening of the Mayfield laboratory.

Required Position Qualifications

• Possess and maintain Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) law enforcement officer certification through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.
• Carry and, or, use a firearm and maintain required training and qualifications.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Be available for required travel, after-hours responses, and alternate work schedules.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced experience conducting digital forensic examinations and interpreting complex digital evidence.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing forensic laboratory operations.
• Ability to develop clear policies and maintain consistent forensic practices across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of evidence preservation, chain of custody, forensic documentation, and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate reports and explain technical findings in court.

The position is eligible for an agency-authorized take-home vehicle to support after-hours responses, subject to agency policy. KLEFPF incentive pay is available subject to applicable officer and agency eligibility requirements.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Sufficient education which would assure the knowledge, skills and abilities to accomplish agency objectives.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Sufficient professional level administrative experience which would assure the knowledge, skills and abilities to accomplish agency objectives.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jeremy Murrell at [e-mail] or 502-696-5300.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D