Digital Investigations Technician

City of Columbia, SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia, SA Police Department seeks a civilian technician to support law enforcement activities, including investigative and digital evidence tasks. This non-sworn position does not carry a firearm, does not respond to in-progress incidents, and focuses on data collection, reporting, and coordination with officers.

Responsibilities include follow-up interviews, preparing reports, and ensuring CJIS-compliant handling of information in a high-attention environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related discipline, or an Associate’s degree with relevant experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Conducts follow-up calls as assigned by a supervisor.
• Interviews witnesses or victims.
• Conducts follow-up investigation related to runaways, missing persons, traffic collisions or other cases as directed.
• May conduct basic collection and/or preservation of digital evidence.
• Attends shift/unit meetings, seminars, and training sessions as directed to remain knowledgeable of operations and promote job performance.
• Completes the proper investigative paperwork, electronic reports and police reports as assigned.
• Communicates directly with the public and answers telephone calls.
• Prepares detailed reports including collision diagrams and reported criminal offenses.
• Direct traffic at collision scenes, road closures or other events requiring traffic management as necessary.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related discipline or an Associate’s degree with relevant prior experience

Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License

Job description

The City of Columbia, SA Police Department seeks a civilian technician to support law enforcement activities, including investigative and digital evidence tasks. This non-sworn position does not carry a firearm, does not respond to in-progress incidents, and focuses on data collection, reporting, and coordination with officers.

Responsibilities include follow-up interviews, preparing reports, and ensuring CJIS-compliant handling of information in a high-attention environment.