Computer Forensic Specialist-AG

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization committed to equal opportunity and disability inclusion, playing a vital role in Ohio's legal and criminal justice landscape. It comprises nearly 30 sections, advocating for consumers and victims, assisting the criminal justice community, providing legal counsel, and enforcing state laws. The office fosters a workplace where talent and performance are key, offering opportunities for professional growth and participation in employee resource groups. This specific vacancy is for a civilian Computer Forensic Specialist within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section's Cyber Crimes Unit, located in the London, OH office. BCI serves Ohio's criminal justice community by housing the state’s official crime lab and identification services, providing expert criminal investigative, scientific, and technological services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Computer Forensic Specialist will be instrumental in supporting these efforts by collecting, preserving, and forensically examining digital evidence of criminal offenses, helping to process evidence, bring criminals to justice, and solve cases.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in digital forensics, information sciences, information systems, computer science or related technology discipline, which includes coursework specific to computer forensic science.
• 24 mos. exp. in conducting forensic examinations on digital media or directly related specialty area (e.g., cell phone forensics, incident response).
• Industry accepted certification directly related to computer forensic science (e.g., CFCE, CCME GCFE, GCFA, GASF, SCERS, EnCE) or equivalent.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for employment noted above.
• Professional
• Attention to Detail
• Analyzation
• Active Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration

Responsibilities

• Independently develops and utilizes specialized tools (e.g., portable forensic workstations; first responder imaging and preview utilities; evidence acquisition devices) and procedures to collect, preserve and forensically examine digital evidence of criminal offenses in accordance with established and validated forensic principles (e.g., prepares duplicate images; recovers deleted and/or corrupted files; recovers password protected and/or encrypted files; recovers hidden data; traces internet and network communications).
• Understands and follows policies and procedures relating to seizure and examination of evidence from digital media; reviews and follows policy and procedure guidelines to ensure support for the forensic analysis of emerging technology; makes procedural recommendations to and reviews procedural recommendations received from other law enforcement jurisdictions statewide.
• Researches tools and provides training to law enforcement agencies statewide as needed.
• Assists investigators in preparation for seizure of computer evidence related to criminal activity.
• May accompany and assist sworn investigators in field investigations.
• Researches and recommends forensic analysis strategies.
• Prepares reports of findings for presentation in criminal case proceedings and testifies in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings as required.
• Confers with prosecuting attorneys.
• Receives, maintains and releases evidence in accordance with agency handling procedures and assures security of seized evidence.
• Tests computer program according to procedural specifications.
• Designs, configures and maintains complex computer hardware for use during case work and program development.
• Acquires and analyzes evidence.
• Resolves complex technical issues involving equipment connectivity and communications between suspect system and forensic equipment.
• Identifies, researches and evaluates computer equipment and software.
• Drafts and follows up on purchase order requests.
• Collects information from investigators and/or prosecutors.
• Assists federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in matters involving computer related crime and digital forensics.
• Attends seminars and classes for training in specialized forensic software and hardware applications, forensic analysis techniques and other specialized areas.
• Participates in professional networking forums.
• Executes verification tests of forensic software and methods to independently validate functionality.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees