Computer Forensic Examine (CFE)

Job Description

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Job ID: 34011 - Computer Forensic Examine (CFE)
Agency: Office of Attorney General / Division of Criminal Investigation
Location: Statewide
Salary: $34.79
Pay Grade: GHJ
Closing Date: 1.2.26

This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov .

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct forensic examinations of computer systems and analyzes electronic evidence using acceptable forensic methods for the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), allied law enforcement agencies, and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Cases referred for examination involve the sexual exploitation of children, fraud, forgery, theft, homicide, and drug violations to name a few. This position involves critical duties and responsibilities that must continue to be performed during crisis situations and contingency operations, which may require extended hours of work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct computer forensic examinations and services, in accordance with industry best practices or the policy, procedures, and practices of the South Dakota DCI, including preservation, acquisition, validation, and analysis of digital data contained in computer hardware and software, including but not limited to desktop computers, laptop computers, hard drives, removable media, cell phones, mobile devices, network servers and devices, and any other digital devices.
• Participate in the capacity of a Computer Forensic Examiner in the search for and acquisition of digital media at offsite locations and crime scenes.
• Maintain care, custody, and control of evidence.
• Produce competent written technical and non-technical reports.
• Testify in local, state, and federal courts as an expert witness and be familiar with legal terminology and court procedures.
• Conduct testing and research to stay up to date with the latest digital forensic technologies and methods.
• Participate in continuing education, including formal and informal training, to maintain demonstrated competency and certifications.
• Work under time constraints and produce quality work product under a heavy workload, while maintaining organization of projects and assignments.
• Perform peer review of technically complex cases.
• Implement and troubleshoot hardware and software in a laboratory and network environment.
• Comply with directives from law enforcement personnel.
• Prepare and submit various performance standards, statistics, and metrics for the DCI and the SD ICAC Task Force.
• Assisting with in-service training to law enforcement agencies and State's and United States Attorneys.
• Assisting with public education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the unit supervisor and/or ICAC Commander.

For more information about the hiring process, please click here .

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• The ability to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a professional image and approach with citizens, coworkers, outside agencies, etc. is critical.
• Ability to use basic computer applications such as is included in Microsoft Office Tools, etc. Must have the ability to compile and maintain statistical data within Excel and/or related programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate computer and information technology concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills to identify patterns and draw conclusions based on evidence and find connections between data sources.
• Physical strength and stamina sufficient to perform the duties of this position.

Licenses and Certifications:
This position requires a completed bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. In lieu of a completed bachelor's degree, law enforcement experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Applicants not meeting the following requirements will be disqualified from competing for this position:

• Applicants shall not have a felony conviction;
• Applicants must be a United States citizen;
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment;
• Applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain a South Dakota driver's license.

Knowledge of:

• memory structure;
• networking;
• computer systems theory;
• network application interfaces;
• specification development and writing;
• telecommunications theory;
• network theory;
• network planning, design and evaluation; distance communications systems (i.e., WAN);
• computer systems facilities and support design and evaluation;
• computer hardware and software;
• operating systems and utilities;
• application and user systems;
• peripherals; networking; testing equipment; hardware and software interfacing;
• operational needs regarding data communications;
• data storage and security;
• agency rules/regulations and policies/procedures, computer assembly;
• demonstrated knowledge of the digital forensics process;
• experience with industry tools such as X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite UFED & PA, Griffeye, etc.

Skill to:

• troubleshooting;
• instructing;
• testing;
• operations analysis;
• critical thinking;
• solution appraisal;
• product inspection;
• judgment and decision making;
• communicating effectively with others;
• installation of hardware/software;
• operation and control;
• identification of key causes;
• systems evaluation;
• identifying downstream consequences;
• maintenance/repair of equipment;
• time management; management of material/financial resources.

Ability to:

• communicate information/ideas to others;
• read, understand, and listen to communication from others;
• recognize a problem;
• apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers;
• follow instructions;
• recognize similarities or differences between individual characteristics;
• combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions;
• concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time;
• efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch or other sources);
• attend, comprehend, and implement additional training and skills in new software applications and forensic tools;

Working conditions include, but are not limited to; statewide travel and occasionally working in outside weather conditions. Must be willing to function in an undercover capacity and conduct surveillance activity which may require work outside normal working hours.

Additional Requirements:

1. A resume or curriculum vitae is required.
2. A cover letter explaining why you would be an ideal fit for our agency is optional, though encouraged.
3. Applicants must submit along with their application in PDF or Word Document file format a type-written response to the below essay prompt:

• In 300 words or less, describe a time you used communication skills to solve a particular problem. Provide details regarding the nature of the problem and how you specifically solved the problem.
  Acceptable responses must be grammatically correct, in paragraph format, clear, effective, professional, and communicative.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=307
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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