Forensic Scientist III

State of North Carolina

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is journey level professional forensic analysis work that requires the analysis of forensic evidence in a crime laboratory setting to determine if the evidence could support a criminal prosecution. Employees examine and analyze evidence from routine to moderately complex casework, make judgments and testify in court as necessary to explain and defend their findings. Employees operate with a high degree of technical independence in the forensic examination of various types of evidence. Employees assist senior Forensic Scientists in the more varied and complex casework while continuing to learn the techniques, methods and practices involved in the examination of more complex cases. Employees conduct consultations and participate in pretrial conferences with prosecutors and defense attorneys, train and advise agents and law enforcement officers, and handle all evidence under stringent chain of custody rules. Employees may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The Forensic Scientist in this position will be required to conduct detailed laboratory examinations and analyses of computer evidence involved in criminal cases at the request of state and local authorities. Computer forensics cases often involve very large amounts of data and can be stored on several different types of media. The Forensic Scientist III will perform casework with a high degree of technical independence in both disciplines within the Section (computer forensics and audio/visual). The Forensic Scientist must stay current in the field of Digital Forensics to keep up with new information being encountered, new technical and analytical procedures, and changes in the laws that would apply directly to the analysis. To stay current, the Forensic Scientist must review scientific and forensic literature, journals, and publications and the Forensic Scientist must attend scientific and forensic seminars and schools.

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
Four years of experience performing bench level analysis in digital evidence
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including polygraph, credit and arrest checks, interviews with associates, verification of education achievement, fingerprinting, and urinalysis drug screening.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed laboratory examinations and analyses of computer evidence involved in criminal cases.
Perform casework with a high degree of technical independence in computer forensics and audio/visual disciplines.
Stay current in the field of Digital Forensics by reviewing scientific and forensic literature, journals, and publications.
Attend scientific and forensic seminars and schools.
Testify in court as necessary to explain and defend findings.
Conduct consultations and participate in pretrial conferences with prosecutors and defense attorneys.
Train and advise agents and law enforcement officers.
Handle all evidence under stringent chain of custody rules.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.