Digital Evidence Specialist - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $27 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Technical Investigations Section of the Special Operations Division of the Police Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Digital Evidence Specialist is a technical support classification responsible for providing technical assistance to Police Officers, investigators, media outlets, attorneys, support staff, and citizens. An employee in this classification performs work of a technical nature requiring previously acquired knowledge of technical information systems and various computer hardware and software environments. Essential job functions include: assist in criminal, civil, and administrative investigations by querying and analyzing various sources of digital data and information; gather records and provide data and information to police administration, courts of law, prosecutors, and various citizens in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records laws; read, interpret, and write reports; testify in court regarding digital data collection systems software and hardware; and monitor system security measures to maintain system integrity and availability. Other duties and responsibilities include: create, collect and maintain system documentation; monitor system and network performance; assist with testing and implementation of system enhancements; respond to technical questions or concerns raised by users; perform preventative maintenance tasks; and clean or replace parts and components. The work is performed primarily independently under the direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the assigned operating system, public safety software applications, hardware, and related peripheral equipment.
• Knowledge of the provisions of the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
• Skill in critically assessing and organizing a variety of information.
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical staff, municipal officials, outside agencies and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work on projects independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan, design, implement, and evaluate current systems and system improvements.
• Ability and willingness to maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed and decisions made.
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to testify in courts of law.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).

Responsibilities

• Assist in criminal, civil, and administrative investigations by querying and analyzing various sources of digital data and information.
• Gather records and provide data and information to police administration, courts of law, prosecutors, and various citizens in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records laws.
• Read, interpret, and write reports.
• Testify in court regarding digital data collection systems software and hardware.
• Monitor system security measures to maintain system integrity and availability.
• Create, collect and maintain system documentation.
• Monitor system and network performance.
• Assist with testing and implementation of system enhancements.
• Respond to technical questions or concerns raised by users.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Clean or replace parts and components.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed