Digital Evidence Technician (15415)

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Digital Evidence Technician to respond to requests from federal, state, and local law enforcement and related agencies. The role focuses on collecting, preserving, and processing video evidence from devices and crime scenes while ensuring compliance with laws and agency policies.

The position requires strong attention to detail, ability to manage confidential information, and willingness to travel for evidence collection and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or associate/bachelor’s degree in CS, forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, or related field.
• Ability to handle confidential information and public records requests.
• Experience with digital evidence handling and related procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, preserve, and process video evidence from crime scenes and devices.
• Drive to off-site locations to collect and transport digital multimedia evidence.
• Support public records requests for digital evidence (BWC, CCTV).
• Review records for redaction and dissemination per policy and law.
• Coordinate with SAO and other agencies on viewing, reproduction, and release of digital evidence.
• Prepare supplementary reports and respond to subpoenas as needed.

Skills

Video evidence handling

Public records support

Digital evidence processing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS/AA in CS/forensic/criminal justice or related

Bachelor’s degree in CS/forensic/crim/justice or related

Tools

Evidence management software

Job description

Why choose HCSO? We have a history of stability and excellence. We continue to maintain and cultivate the highest level of standards and professionalism. We are unlike any other. Join the HCSO family!

Compensation Range

$22.15-$33.85

Starting Salary Range

22.15-28

Job Description Summary

Perform duties responding to digital evidence requests to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and other related agencies.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties may vary based on assignment.

• Collect, preserve, and process video evidence for use in criminal investigations as directed, including, but not limited to, physical digital/electronic devices collected from crime scenes by detectives.
• Drive to crime scenes and other off-site locations to collect, transport, and assist with processing digital multimedia evidence.
• Provide public records support for various digital evidence requests (e.g., body worn cameras (BWC), video editing and redaction, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems).
• Review digital evidence records and related documents for redaction and dissemination in compliance with agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and public records laws.
• Research and review digital evidence classifications to ensure compliance with prescribed procedures and guidelines.
• Generate system records and review law enforcement reports to ensure digital evidence is appropriately flagged and categorized.
• Work with agency departments and the State Attorney's Office (SAO) regarding the viewing, reproduction, redaction, release, and final disposition of digital evidence.
• Assist with digital evidence training to agency personnel.
• Maintain availability during disaster related events, such as hurricanes, and special law enforcement/fire rescue operations.
• Author supplementary reports.
• Respond to subpoenas for deposition and provide courtroom testimony as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the dissemination and retention of criminal information.
• Working knowledge of legal issues for digital/video evidence as it relates to search and seizure laws and the examination of the evidence.
• Ability to cope with objectionable images and disturbing situations (e.g., crime scenes) and willingness to work with biohazard evidence.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions and/or solutions.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to learn specialized department software applications.
• Ability to process public and interagency video record requests.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, wooden, and marshy areas.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch at ground level.

Working Conditions

• Work within a laboratory environment within a law enforcement agency.
• Work outdoors in a subtropical climate in potential adverse weather conditions.
• Work with items of evidentiary value, which may contain body fluids (e.g., blood, saliva, semen) that have been processed with chemicals that are known to be carcinogenic or toxic.
• View objectionable images and/or disturbing situations.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or microscope.
• May engage in light physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 10 pounds).
• Drive a Sheriff's Office-issued vehicle (e.g., car, full-size van, full-size pickup truck) to perform essential duties.
• May be required to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by management chain, Division/District Commander, or the Sheriff (or their designee). Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Minimum Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.
• Four years of clerical or criminal justice experience.
• OR
• An associate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a major in computer science, forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Three years of clerical or criminal justice experience.
• OR
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a major in computer science, forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Two years of clerical or criminal justice experience.

Required Pre-Employment Testing

• Completion of pre-employment testing.

Additional Job Requirements

• Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.
• Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughl