Senior Digital Forensics Analyst (Dallas Police)

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The Senior Digital Forensics Analyst is responsible for performing digital forensic examinations and providing senior level analysis of digital evidence from electronic devices.

1 Intake, and completion of intake paperwork, of electronic devices for analysis.

2 Preserving and analyzing evidence from electronic devices.

3 Ensuring the evidential integrity of all evidence obtained through examination.

4 Specialized technical support in repair or reconstruction of digital devices.

5 Conducting validation testing and performance verifications of digital forensics software and hardware.

6 Providing detailed analysis reports of findings for detectives, prosecutors, or legal counsel.

7 Be able to form and articulate expert opinions based on training, analysis, and report findings.

8 Be able to provide expert testimony in preliminary hearings, courtroom trials and other proceedings.

9 Provides training, technical assistance and mentoring of less experienced analysts.

10 Leads lower-level analysts to ensure work group responsibilities are met.

11 Delegates assignments and tasks to lower-level analysts when supervisor is absent.

12 Participates in meetings and training to ensure senior level productivity and to ensure, Analysts are delivering all information to detectives efficiently and complete.         

13 Prepares Digital Forensic Lab weekly, monthly and yearly activity reports.            

14 Must be willing to be on-call after hours, weekends and holidays.

15 Performs all other work as needed or assigned.

1 Knowledge of the functions and organization of local, state, and federal government; law enforcement operations and procedures; and department safety policies, methods, and procedures.

2 Knowledge of various sources of data, methods of obtaining data, and techniques used in the analysis of data.

3 Knowledge of computers, software and related systems used for data collection.

4 Ability to efficiently operate computer equipment, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphic software, visualization tools and other analytical programs.

5 Ability to draw inferences and apply inductive and deductive logic in the analysis of digital evidence.

6 Ability to correctly recall pertinent facts obtained in research of criminal investigation data/evidence and to critically evaluate information from multiple sources and determine its importance and limitations of each piece of information/evidence.

7 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the unit.

8 Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and city officials.

9 Ability to serve as a role model to other employees.

10 Ability to plan and organize assigned work priorities and handle a variety of assignments.

11 Ability to maintain a level of security and integrity of all information.

12 Ability to communicate orally and in writing at a professional level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in any field.

• Three (3) years of digital forensics experience involving digital evidence collection and analysis.  

• High school diploma or GED plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in a forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, or information technology field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

• Master's degree (or higher) in a forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, or information technology field will meet the education and experience requirements.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-related field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. ​

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.

• No FELONY or CLASS A MISDEMEANOR convictions.

• No CLASS B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years.

• No family violence convictions.

• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, CLASS A or CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.