Forensic Computer Specialist 1

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Report In Location: 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

• Free Parking! 

• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

• Daycare On-site!

• Cafeteria On-site!

What You’ll Do As A Forensic Computer Specialist 1:

Under supervision of the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) Computer Forensic Manager, utilizes specialized tools (i.e., computers, evidence acquisition devices, computer peripherals, software) & procedures (i.e., established, validated forensic principles & highly technical & specialized forensic analysis of seized evidence) to collect, examine, &/or enter evidence for extraction &/or analysis by ONIC labs, law enforcement agencies & other labs in accordance with evidence handling procedures (e.g., packaging, storage, preservation, etc.):

• Utilize state vehicle to handle & transport digital evidence related to narcotics cases to law enforcement agencies & forensic labs for analysis;

• Receive, maintain & release evidence in accordance with evidence handling procedures;

• Collects information from investigators &/or prosecutors & confers with higher-level forensic computer specialists to determine best forensic analysis strategy;

• Test computer programs according to procedural specifications, configure & maintain computer hardware for use in case work & program development;

• Resolve technical issues involving equipment connectivity & communication;

• Execute verification tests of forensic software & methods to independently validate functionality, & responds to routine inquiries from staff, other agency divisions, sections &/or units regarding pertinent research activities;

• Prepare reports of findings for presentation in criminal case proceedings & testifies as required (e.g., uses forensic analysis of computers &/or computer related evidence to compose written findings reports in preparation for criminal case proceedings; provide verbal &/or written testimony in court & maintains electronic & hard copies of evidence transfers);

• Develop & maintain records or reports documenting actions & observations to ensure proper chain of custody of physical evidence;

• Assist other forensic computer specialists with dark web & criminal activity research, analysis & investigations (e.g., recover deleted &/or corrupted files, password protected &/or encrypted files, recover hidden data, prepare duplicate images of files as backup copies & implement tracking mechanisms pertaining to Internet & network communications);

• Assist intelligence analysts & other ONIC staff in developing intelligence products, trend analysis, presentations & other related materials;

• Attend seminars & classes for training in specialized forensic software applications, forensic analysis techniques & other specialized areas (e.g., keep abreast of significant changes in forensic technology, relative search & seizure rules, software licensing agreements, criminal &/or administrative law);

• Participate in federal, state, county & local law enforcement taskforces & partnerships;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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24 mos. exp. in computer forensic processing or related specialty area (e.g., systems administration; network security; internet protocol). 

-Or completion of associate core program in computer forensics (e.g., information technology or related scientific discipline systems administration; network security; internet protocol). 

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

Position Specific Minimum Qualification – Valid Driver’s license required.

Job Skills: Forensics