Digital Forensics Investigator – ICAC (Child Exploitation)

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office seeks a Special Investigator for the Ohio ICAC Task Force in Cleveland. The role conducts proactive and reactive investigations of Internet-facilitated crimes against children, including digital forensic examinations and community outreach.

Responsibilities include on-scene support with warrants, evidence preservation, testimony in court, and coordination with prosecutors and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with law enforcement training and two years of investigative experience.
• Current State of Ohio Driver’s License; OPOTA recertification may be required.
• Non-law candidates must have a bachelor’s in Computer Forensics / IT and an Ohio Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Performs forensic examinations of digital media in the field or laboratory setting.
• Assists on-scene with search warrants, knock-and-talks, and interviews where digital evidence may need to be triaged.
• Attend trainings to increase skill level in computers, computer systems and computer forensic examinations, to include hardware and software specific instruction.
• Gathers and preserves evidence for forensic examination.
• Provides investigative and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies.
• Testifies in court regarding suppression hearings, motions, trials and sentencing.
• Prepares investigative reports and other paperwork necessary for criminal charges.
• Assist Prosecutors in completing case files.
• Communicates with a variety of members of the public, family members, outside and County agencies, witnesses, suspects, attorneys, advocate groups, and other investigators;
• Gives public education presentations.
• Attends and participates in group meetings and trainings; and
• Performs all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Special Investigator as well as those prescribed by law.

Skills

Forensic investigations

Digital forensics

Court testimony

Evidence handling

Investigations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Computer Forensics / Information Technology

Job description

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office seeks a Special Investigator for the Ohio ICAC Task Force in Cleveland. The role conducts proactive and reactive investigations of Internet-facilitated crimes against children, including digital forensic examinations and community outreach.

Responsibilities include on-scene support with warrants, evidence preservation, testimony in court, and coordination with prosecutors and law enforcement.