Digital Forensic Technician: Evidence Recovery & Analysis

Join LC; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to support criminal investigations by collecting, preserving, extracting, and analyzing digital evidence from various devices. You will document methods, findings, and limitations while maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures.

This civilian, non-sworn position requires the use of standard forensic hardware and software and collaboration with investigators and prosecutors for court readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet departmental employment, background, confidentiality, and system-access requirements.
• Willingness to complete department-provided technical training and obtain required certifications within departmental timelines.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inventories, safeguards, and preserves electronic evidence; maintains complete chain-of-custody and examination records.
• Acquires, extracts, examines, and analyzes data from computers, mobile phones, tablets, storage media, gaming consoles, GPS units, smart watches, vehicle systems, and other digital devices.
• Uses authorized forensic hardware and software to identify and recover relevant data, including deleted or concealed information when technically feasible.
• Prepares accurate, objective forensic reports documenting examination methods, findings, and limitations.
• Works with investigators and prosecutors to clarify examination requests, explain findings, and prepare digital evidence for investigative or court use.
• Provides court testimony regarding evidence handling, examination methods, and findings as required and within established qualifications.
• Maintains assigned forensic equipment and software; protects confidential information and follows applicable legal, security, and departmental procedures.
• Manages assigned examinations and case records; keeps the supervisor informed of progress, technical issues, and deadlines.
• Participates in department-provided training, obtains required digital forensic certifications, and maintains job-related proficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with the civilian responsibilities of the position.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

Independence and teamwork

Willingness to learn

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in digital forensics, computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to support criminal investigations by collecting, preserving, extracting, and analyzing digital evidence from various devices. You will document methods, findings, and limitations while maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures.

This civilian, non-sworn position requires the use of standard forensic hardware and software and collaboration with investigators and prosecutors for court readiness.