Digital Forensics Technician: Evidence Recovery Expert

Lexington County Sheriff's Department; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to perform collection, preservation, extraction, examination, and analysis of digital evidence from a wide range of devices, ensuring proper chain-of-custody for court admissibility.

You will use standard forensic hardware and software, prepare objective reports, assist investigators and prosecutors, provide court testimony when required, maintain equipment, and pursue required certifications while handling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet departmental employment, background, confidentiality, and system-access requirements.
• Ability and willingness to complete department-provided technical training and obtain and maintain required certifications within departmental timelines.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inventories, safeguards, and preserves electronic evidence; maintains complete chain-of-custody and examination records.
• Acquires, extracts, examines, and analyzes data from computers, mobile devices, storage media, and other digital devices.
• Uses authorized forensic hardware and software to identify and recover relevant data, including deleted or concealed information when technically feasible.
• Prepares accurate, objective forensic reports documenting examination methods, findings, and limitations.
• Works with investigators and prosecutors to clarify examination requests, explain findings, and prepare digital evidence for investigative or court use.
• Provides court testimony regarding evidence handling, examination methods, and findings as required and within established qualifications.
• Maintains assigned forensic equipment and software; protects confidential information and follows applicable legal, security, and departmental procedures.
• Manages assigned examinations and case records; keeps the supervisor informed of progress, technical issues, and deadlines.
• Participates in department-provided training, obtains required digital forensic certifications, and maintains job-related proficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with the civilian responsibilities of the position.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in digital forensics, computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, criminal justice, or related field

Tools

Forensic hardware

Forensic software

Job description

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to perform collection, preservation, extraction, examination, and analysis of digital evidence from a wide range of devices, ensuring proper chain-of-custody for court admissibility.

You will use standard forensic hardware and software, prepare objective reports, assist investigators and prosecutors, provide court testimony when required, maintain equipment, and pursue required certifications while handling