Forensic Technician II: Digital Evidence & NIBIN Specialist

Harris County Sheriff's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks a civilian Forensic Technician to document, manage, and support crime scene investigations. This role handles digital evidence, forensic databases, and data entry into NIBIN, enabling sworn personnel to focus on investigations.

Qualifications include a bachelor's in a related field, two years in forensic environments, and proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and RMS. Certifications in TFSC/IAI and CJIS are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field required.
• Minimum two years in a forensic, crime scene, or evidence-handling environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and forensic databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Coreforce database for digital crime scene evidence.
• Fulfill digital evidence requests for internal and external agencies.
• Enter ballistic data into NIBIN and maintain chain of custody records.
• Prepare reports and data spreadsheets for case support.
• Respond to inquiries from public, law enforcement, and agencies.
• Maintain inventory of forensic equipment and supplies.
• Support development of SOPs and best practices.

Skills

Coreforce

NIBIN

MS Office

SharePoint

RMS

Digital evidence

Bilingual skills

Data integrity

Confidentiality

Public records laws

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science or related field

Two years in forensic or evidence handling

TFSC or IAI certification

CJIS certification

Tools

SharePoint

RMS

Case management systems

Digital asset management systems

Forensic software

Job description

Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks a civilian Forensic Technician to document, manage, and support crime scene investigations. This role handles digital evidence, forensic databases, and data entry into NIBIN, enabling sworn personnel to focus on investigations.

Qualifications include a bachelor's in a related field, two years in forensic environments, and proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and RMS. Certifications in TFSC/IAI and CJIS are valued.