Digital Forensics Investigator – Evidence & Courtroom Expert

Southeast Tourism; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Douglasville Police Department is seeking a Digital Forensic Examiner to conduct meticulous recovery and analysis of data from digital devices to uncover evidence of crimes. The role may support other duties within the Investigations Division as needed.

Key duties include preserving chain of custody, preparing forensic reports, and testifying in court. Collaboration with detectives and prosecutors is essential to advance investigations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts forensic examinations of digital devices to recover, analyze, and preserve digital evidence.
• Ensures chain of custody and integrity of digital evidence from collection to storage.
• Prepares detailed forensic reports documenting methods and findings.
• Testifies in court at various levels regarding analyses.
• Collaborates with law enforcement and prosecutors throughout investigations.

Skills

Criminal investigation

Forensic analysis

Court testimony

Report writing

Data preservation

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Two years of relevant experience

Tools

GrayKey

Penlink

Axiom

FARO

Job description

The City of Douglasville Police Department is seeking a Digital Forensic Examiner to conduct meticulous recovery and analysis of data from digital devices to uncover evidence of crimes. The role may support other duties within the Investigations Division as needed.

Key duties include preserving chain of custody, preparing forensic reports, and testifying in court. Collaboration with detectives and prosecutors is essential to advance investigations.