State of Ohio Jobs Hiring for Computer Forensic Specialist at Ohio Full Time

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland

Other Locations: United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County, United States of America-OHIO-Geauga County, United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County, United States of America-OHIO-Carroll County, United States of America-OHIO-Holmes County, United States of America-OHIO-Ashland County, United States of America-OHIO-Wayne County, United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County, United States of America-OHIO-Summit County, United States of America-OHIO-Columbiana County, United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Richfield, United States of America-OHIO-Trumbull County, United States of America-OHIO-Stark County, United States of America-OHIO-Medina County, United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County, United States of America-OHIO-Knox County, United States of America-OHIO-Ashtabula County, United States of America-OHIO-Coshocton County, United States of America-OHIO-Richland County, United States of America-OHIO-Portage County, United States of America-OHIO-Harrison County, United States of America-OHIO-Jefferson County, United States of America-OHIO-Lake County

Organization: Attorney General

Classified Indicator: Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday,8:00-5:00

Compensation: $28.25 – $45.45

Unposting Date: Jul 20, 2022, 10:59:00 PM

Job Function: Forensics

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Agency Contact Name: Jennifer Gates

Agency Contact Information: 614-466-8911

Computer Forensic Specialist

(2200064X)

Job Duties

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking an experienced individual for Computer Forensic Specialist vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section. This position will report to the Richfield, OH office daily and work in the Cyber Crimes Unit. 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 successful candidate must reside in, or be willing to relocate within 90 days to, one of the following counties: Lorain, Cuyahoga, Medina, Summit, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Holmes, Knox, Coshocton, Lake, Ashtabula, Geauga, Tumbull, Portage, Mohoning, Stark, Columbiana, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, or Jefferson.

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.

AGO #22-06-099

What’s in it for you:
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

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

Qualifications

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

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

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for employment noted above

Unusual working conditions include: May be required at times to work outside exposed to various weather conditions. May be exposed to extreme traumatic imagery, vulgar language, and mature content. May be exposed to biological and/or pharmacological contaminants. May require travel. Will be required to complete formal training course.

The Attorney General’s Office is an equal opportunity employer.

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

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

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.