Deputy Executive Director -UG (Non-Merit)
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General’s Department of Criminal Investigations seeks a digital forensics executive to lead laboratory operations and provide technical expertise supporting criminal investigations. The role is based in Frankfort, Kentucky, and oversees the Frankfort digital forensics laboratory as well as development and future operation of the Mayfield laboratory. Travel between facilities and to field assignments is required as needed. The position carries special trust and requires work consistent with OAG policies, professional forensic standards, and applicable statutes and regulations. The Executive Director directs laboratory operations, supervises forensic staff, develops policies and quality assurance practices, and personally conducts digital forensic examinations. The position also responds to field assignments, including after-hours requests, prepares examination reports, advises investigators and prosecutors, testifies in court as required, and supports development and opening of the Mayfield laboratory. An agency-authorized take-home vehicle may be available for after-hours responses, subject to agency policy. KLEFPF incentive pay is available subject to applicable officer and agency eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Possess and maintain Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) law enforcement officer certification through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.
- Carry and/or use a firearm and maintain required training and qualifications.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Be available for required travel, after-hours responses, and alternate work schedules.
- Sufficient education to assure the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to accomplish agency objectives.
- Sufficient professional-level administrative experience to assure the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to accomplish agency objectives.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced experience conducting digital forensic examinations and interpreting complex digital evidence.
- Experience supervising personnel and managing forensic laboratory operations.
- Ability to develop clear policies and maintain consistent forensic practices across multiple locations.
- Strong knowledge of evidence preservation, chain of custody, forensic documentation, and quality assurance.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear, accurate reports and explain technical findings in court.
Responsibilities
- Direct laboratory operations and coordinate personnel, resources, and case priorities across both laboratory locations.
- Supervise the Assistant Digital Forensics Lab Director and direct-report forensic examiners at both laboratories.
- Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and quality assurance practices.
- Conduct digital forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, storage media, and other digital evidence.
- Respond to field assignments, including after-hours requests, to conduct examinations and assist with collecting and preserving digital evidence.
- Prepare examination reports and provide technical guidance to investigators and prosecutors.
- Testify in court as required.
- Support development and opening of the Mayfield laboratory.
Benefits
- Agency-authorized take-home vehicle may be available to support after-hours responses, subject to agency policy.
- KLEFPF incentive pay is available subject to applicable officer and agency eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
