Computer Forensic Specialist-AG

24 mos. exp. in conducting forensic examinations on digital media or directly related specialty area (e.g., cell phone forensics, incident response).

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in digital forensics, information sciences, information systems, computer science or related technology discipline, which includes coursework specific to computer forensic science.

-Or Industry accepted certification directly related to computer forensic science (e.g., CFCE, CCME GCFE, GASF, SCERS, EnCE) or equivalent. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills\: Professional, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

About Us:

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

What you’ll do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced individual for a civilian Computer Forensic Specialist vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section in the Cyber Crimes Unit. This position will report to the London, OH location daily.  The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, is the state’s official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to local law enforcement agencies’ needs at no cost to the requesting agency.

Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service.  This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance at crime scenes, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases.  Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts' staff BCI's three main divisions\: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following\:-

• Independently develops and utilizes specialized tools (e.g., portable forensic workstations; first responder imagining and preview utilities; evidence acquisition devices) and procedures to collect, preserve and forensically examine digital evidence of criminal offenses in accordance with established and validated forensic principles (e.g., prepares duplicate images; recovers deleted and/or corrupted files; recovers password protected and/or encrypted files; recovers hidden data; traces internet and network communications).
• Understands and follows policies and procedures relating to seizure and examination of evidence from digital media; reviews and follows policy and procedure guidelines to ensure support for the forensic analysis of emerging technology; makes procedural recommendations to and reviews procedural recommendations received from other law enforcement jurisdictions statewide.
• Researches tools and provides training to law enforcement agencies statewide as needed.
• Assists investigators in preparation for seizure of computer evidence related to criminal activity.
• May accompany and assist sworn investigators in field investigations.
• Researches and recommends forensic analysis strategies.
• Prepares reports of findings for presentation in criminal case proceedings and testifies in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings as required.
• Confers with prosecuting attorneys.
• Receives, maintains and releases evidence in accordance with agency handling procedures and assures security of seized evidence.
• Tests computer program according to procedural specifications.
• Designs, configures and maintains complex computer hardware for use during case work and program development.
• Acquires and analyzes evidence.
• Resolves complex technical issues involving equipment connectivity and communications between suspect system and forensic equipment.
• Identifies, researches and evaluates computer equipment and software.
• Drafts and follows up on purchase order requests.
• Collects information from investigators and/or prosecutors.
• Assists federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in matters involving computer related crime and digital forensics.
• Attends seminars and classes for training in specialized forensic software and hardware applications, forensic analysis techniques and other specialized areas.
• Participates in professional networking forums.
  Executes verification tests of forensic software and methods to independently validate functionality.
• Other related duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGO#\: 25-04-074

Background Check Information\:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug Test

Polygraph Test

Field Investigation

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