Digital Forensic Examiner

Broward County Sheriff's Office; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Sheriff's Office seeks a Digital Forensics Specialist to perform highly technical analyses on computers and storage devices within the Digital Forensic Unit. You will collect, preserve, analyze and present evidence, including data retrieval and password breaking, for legal use.

The role involves formal reporting and potential courtroom testimony, with after-hours call-out as needed. A strong background in digital forensics and relevant certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in computer science, public administration, or related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of digital media and devices used in law enforcement environments.
• Knowledge of chain of custody and digital evidence.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to obtain and process forensic evidence for legal use.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to provide courtroom testimony.
• Must possess and maintain a Florida driver's license with current address; driving history must be attached.

Responsibilities

• Under administrative direction, perform highly technical computer and digital forensic and support work on computers and electronic storage devices.
• Conduct forensic examinations on computers, cellular phones, networks, and related media; collect, preserve, analyze, and present evidence.
• Retrieve data, break passwords, and locate hidden or invisible information for legal use.
• Prepare formal reports and testify to findings; may be on-call after hours.

Skills

Digital forensics knowledge

Evidence handling

Chain of custody

Time management

Forensic data retrieval

Courtroom testimony

Education

Associate’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Note: Preference will be given to BSO employees.

1. Associate’s degree in computer science, public administration, or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of the digital media and devices including but not limited to computers, mobile devices, external storage media, third party data sources, and lot devices preferably in a criminal justice or similar law enforcement environment.
3. Knowledge of chain of custody and the uniqueness of digital evidence.
4. Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
5. Ability to obtain and process forensic evidence into a format that can be used for legal purposes.
6. Strong analytical skills and ability to provide courtroom testimony.
7. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver's license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver's license must show current address. All candidates must submit a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history.
   • Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three (3) year, seven (7) year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted.
   • If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles.
   • The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
   • Driving history records must be attached to the online application.
8. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented in the application for consideration.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Have at least three (3) of generally accepted digital forensic certifications:

• Digital Forensics Software - (i.e. MCFE, CCPA, GKO, EnCE, ACE, X-Ways)
• Digital Forensics, Vendor Neutral - (i.e. CCE, CCFT, GCFE, GCFA)
• International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist (IACIS) - (i.e. CFCE, ICMDE, CAWFE)

Under administrative direction, the purpose of this position is to perform highly technical computer and digital forensic and support work on computers and other electronic storage devices within the Digital Forensic Unit of the Broward County Sheriff's Office. This position performs forensic examinations on computers, cellular phones, computer networks, and related electronic storage media. Work includes collection, processing, preservation, analysis, and presentation of computer related evidence, including data retrieval, breaking passwords, and finding hidden or otherwise "invisible" information. Position is responsible for formal reporting of and testifying as to the findings of such analysis. Position will be available on a call-out basis to provide assistance after hours. Position must be willing to work in an environment which will expose them to pictures, videos and imagery