Forensic Lab Analyst/Admin
About The Position
The Forensic Lab Analyst/Admin builds actionable intelligence by leveraging data, insights, and platform capabilities to support agencies and law enforcement in detecting and preventing contraband. The role partners with IT to resolve system issues and maintain operational continuity, and identifies ongoing and emerging crime trends using intelligence gathered from restricted and specialized sources. The position conducts forensic analysis of data retrieved from Securus Technologies Investigative Platforms, researches and compiles data, tracks criminal trends, and prepares comprehensive reports. It also supports internal, correctional, and law enforcement personnel by communicating case progress and issues; develops and maintains liaisons; leads complex projects; and provides training, mentorship, and assistance to junior analysts. Additional work includes supporting difficult cases, participating in hearings, processing cellphone extractions, and improving intelligence for personnel in the field.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience as an intelligence analyst or investigator in a related field.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Working knowledge of RF terminology combined with cellular device-specific investigative experience.
- Ability to define problems and resolve them quickly.
- Exceptional problem-solving and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, ask effective questions, and present information clearly and concisely.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and self-direction skills; goal-oriented.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and thrive in a high-volume, continuously changing, fast-paced environment.
- Must pass a CDCR background check before starting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Understanding of OSINT, SIGINT, and GEOINT.
- Experience working with correctional, law enforcement, or military agencies.
Responsibilities
- Research and compile data, track criminal trends, analyze findings, and write comprehensive reports in a timely manner.
- Conduct forensic analysis of data retrieved from Securus Technologies Investigative Platforms.
- Develop and maintain liaisons at multiple levels to provide information on criminal activity.
- Communicate case progress and issues to internal, correctional, and law enforcement personnel.
- Lead complex projects and produce and present PowerPoints, case studies, and advanced intelligence reports.
- Provide training, mentorship, and developmental assistance to Entry-Level and Junior Intelligence Analysts.
- Provide advice and assistance to the team on difficult or complex cases and assignments.
- Participate in court or other administrative-related hearings.
- Load new extractions immediately to prevent backlog.
- Perform manual UFDR file conversions, extract XML, and load it into Threads.
- Conduct deep dives and data mining from cellphone extracts and communications intelligence.
- Improve insights and develop better intelligence for personnel in the field.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Voluntary Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
