IT Forensics Technician

Harris County • Houston, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Public Defender’s Office as an IT Forensics Technician, supporting investigators and attorneys by collecting, preserving, and preparing digital evidence for use in court. This role combines fieldwork, technical expertise, and hands-on support across digital forensics, A/V operations, and daily IT needs.

Requirements

• Associates degree or two (2) years of college coursework from an accredited college or university Or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years of verifiable experience in Information Technology.
• One (1) year of verifiable experience in digital forensics, media handling, or a related technical role.
• One (1) year of experience providing customer or technical support.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, A/V systems, networking, and security fundamentals.
• Proficiency in enhancing and editing video, audio, and photo files for investigative and trial use.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Willingness to travel and perform on-site evidence collection or technical support.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting DVR systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, four (4) years of college coursework, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in Information Technology.
• Three (3) years of verifiable experience in digital forensics, media handling, or a similar technical role.
• Cellebrite certification (e.g., CCME, CCO, CCPA) or an equivalent industry-recognized digital forensics certification.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various locations to collect, identify, and preserve digital evidence, including mobile device extractions and metadata review.
• Edit, redact, enhance, and prepare video, audio, and photo files for investigative and trial use.
• Assist attorneys in developing digital, electronic, and demonstrative materials for hearings and trial.
• Provide Tier 1 help desk support, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain IT systems to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot A/V systems and video-conferencing for meetings, interviews, and courtroom proceedings.
• Record in-person or virtual meetings as needed for case or administrative use.
• Download, convert, and identify software needed to play diverse media formats; manage DVR systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to improving office tech capabilities.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support office operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree