Digital Forensics Investigator - Evidence & Courtroom Support

Douglasville; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 65,031,000 - 92,619,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Douglasville Police Department seeks a Digital Forensic Examiner to conduct meticulous recovery and analysis of data from digital devices, uncover evidence, and support investigations. You may be assigned to other duties within Investigations as needed.

Responsibilities include preserving evidence integrity, preparing detailed reports, and providing expert testimony in court. Requires an Associate’s degree and relevant forensic certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Certification in GrayKey, Penlink, Axiom, FARO or similar tools
• Knowledge of law enforcement concepts and evidence handling

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive forensic examinations of digital devices to recover and preserve digital evidence.
• Recover deleted or encrypted data and analyze evidence to identify patterns and timelines.
• Maintain chain of custody and integrity of all digital evidence.
• Prepare clear forensic reports detailing methods, findings, and conclusions.
• Assist in recovering and preserving digital/video evidence from crime scenes in coordination with other units.
• Testify in court at multiple levels and assist with warrants as needed.
• Stay current with digital forensic methods, tools, and training.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Criminal investigations

Report writing

Court testimony

Communication

Data handling

Time management

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

GrayKey

Penlink

Axiom

FARO

Job description

The City of Douglasville Police Department seeks a Digital Forensic Examiner to conduct meticulous recovery and analysis of data from digital devices, uncover evidence, and support investigations. You may be assigned to other duties within Investigations as needed.

Responsibilities include preserving evidence integrity, preparing detailed reports, and providing expert testimony in court. Requires an Associate’s degree and relevant forensic certifications.