Digital Forensics Deputy: Investigate & Present Evidence

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office seeks a Computer Forensics Deputy to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence for investigations and court proceedings. You will recover data from computers, mobile devices, cloud services, and storage media while maintaining strict forensic standards.

The role requires expertise in forensic analysis, documentation, and the ability to present complex findings to investigators, prosecutors, and juries.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer hardware, storage devices, and peripheral systems.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, macOS, and BIOS/UEFI environments.
• Knowledge of mobile operating systems including Android and iOS.
• Understanding of digital evidence collection, preservation, and forensic examination principles.
• Knowledge of criminal investigations, search warrant procedures, and evidence handling requirements.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, preserve, analyze, and safeguard digital evidence while maintaining forensic integrity.
• Conduct forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, storage media, cloud services, and other digital systems.
• Recover deleted, hidden, encrypted, or otherwise inaccessible data using forensic tools and methodologies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evidence handling, forensic examinations, and investigative activities.
• Ensure proper chain-of-custody procedures are followed and documented.
• Prepare detailed forensic reports suitable for investigative, prosecutorial, and judicial purposes.
• Provide expert testimony in court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and related legal matters.

Skills

Windows

Linux

macOS

Android

iOS

Forensic analysis

Digital evidence handling

Testimony in court

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Two+ years of experience in digital forensics

Tools

Cellebrite

Magnet Axiom

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

GrayKey

Job description

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office seeks a Computer Forensics Deputy to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence for investigations and court proceedings. You will recover data from computers, mobile devices, cloud services, and storage media while maintaining strict forensic standards.

The role requires expertise in forensic analysis, documentation, and the ability to present complex findings to investigators, prosecutors, and juries.