Forensic Scientist I

State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the State Crime Laboratory is to accept, find, preserve and provide scientific forensic analysis of evidence for the criminal justice community. The forensic services provided include in-lab analyses, technical field assistance, and expert witness testimony in the following areas: Digital Evidence, Drug Chemistry, Firearm & Tool Mark, Forensic Biology, DNA Database, Latent Evidence, Toxicology and Trace Evidence. The primary purpose of this Forensic Scientist I position is to perform entry level Digital Evidence casework, prepare written reports of the results of the analyses, and provide expert testimony in court. The Forensic Scientist I will complete prescribed Digital Evidence training requirements before beginning casework. The Forensic Scientist I will train and become certified to complete casework in one of the two disciplines in the Section: Computer Forensics (includes Mobile Devices), or Audio/Video. The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes polygraph, credit and arrest checks, interviews with associates to include personal and business references, past employers, and neighbors, verification of education achievement, fingerprinting, and urinalysis drug screening. Out of state applicants may be required to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at their own expense to undergo the background investigation process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major in computer science, digital forensics, networking, information technology, cyber technology, criminal justice; or forensic science or multi-media studies with coursework in computer science or information technology; or biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry and other science degrees (if degree includes significant coursework in computer science or information technology); or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution including coursework in science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.

Nice To Haves

• Current certifications in digital and / or audio-video forensics (e.g. ISFCE, IACIS, NW3C, LEVA, Cellebrite, Magnet)

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level Digital Evidence casework
• Prepare written reports of the results of the analyses
• Provide expert testimony in court
• Complete prescribed Digital Evidence training requirements
• Train and become certified to complete casework in Computer Forensics (includes Mobile Devices), or Audio/Video

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level