Digital Forensics Investigator

City of North Port; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Port is seeking a specialized technical investigator to perform forensic analysis and data extraction for criminal investigations. The role emphasizes preservation, secure handling of evidence, and collaboration with multiple agencies.

You will document findings in official reports, assist with trial preparation, and may testify in legal matters. Candidates with IACIS CFCE or Celebrite certifications are preferred; law enforcement experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year experience in computer forensics.
• Law enforcement experience preferred; certifications recommended within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and documented preservation, extraction, and analysis of devices in support of Criminal Investigations.
• Manage evidence logs with accuracy and integrity.
• Assess crime scenes, both physical and digital, and assist with execution of search warrants.
• Identify, collect, inventory, and store evidence items in a secure manner.
• Conduct forensic examinations of various media.
• Document procedures and findings in official police reports and assist with trial preparation.
• Testify in criminal or civil matters in state or federal jurisdiction.
• Liaise with outside governmental, educational, and non-profit agencies as needed.
• Assist with school presentations and traveler operations related to on-site camera surveillance and forensics.
• Support human trafficking investigations.

Skills

Digital forensics

Evidence handling

Report writing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in computer forensics

Law enforcement experience preferred

IACIS CFCE preferred

Celebrite CCO/CCPA preferred

Tools

Celebrite CCO

Celebrite CCPA

Job description

City of North Port is seeking a specialized technical investigator to perform forensic analysis and data extraction for criminal investigations. The role emphasizes preservation, secure handling of evidence, and collaboration with multiple agencies.

You will document findings in official reports, assist with trial preparation, and may testify in legal matters. Candidates with IACIS CFCE or Celebrite certifications are preferred; law enforcement experience is a plus.