MSP Digital Forensic Examiner - #26-000264-0001

Introduction

Full Time Contractual Positions (2 vacancies)

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failureto ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause thecandidate to be rejected.

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GRADE 21 LOCATION OF POSITION Two work location options:

Maryland State Police

Criminal Investigation Division

Technical Investigation Section

1523 Signature Drive, Suite F

Hanover Maryland, 21076

Maryland State Police

Berlin Barrack

Technical Investigation section

9758 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD 21811

Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to provide factual, impartial reports of findings and perform complex digital data recovery examinations on computers, cell phones, mobile computers and hand-held devices in a forensically sound manner. These exams are in support of criminal investigations that involve various forms of digital evidence submitted for analysis to Technical Investigations Section, Digital Forensics Laboratory of the Maryland State Police. This job function provided essential support to criminal and administrative investigations conducted by the Maryland State Police and allied agencies throughout the state. POSITION DUTIES

Duties include but arenot limited to:

• Conducts thorough, impartial forensics examinations of computer hard disk drives, floppy disks, and other electronic data storage media using best forensics practices and ensuring the protection of the original digital evidence;
• Identifies digital evidence relative to investigations. Investigations include: child pornography exploitation, serious crimes against persons cases and others;
• Examines, recovers, and analyzes computer evidence for text data, deleted files, password protected files, emails, graphics, multimedia files, file data, and digital images;
• Prepares detailed, comprehensive, written reports of examinations and findings in a way that findings can be validated and duplicated by other forensics examiners;
• Presents findings orally and provides expert witness testimony in a court of law and/or administrative hearings as required;
• Attends on-going continuing education training as required to stay abreast of current trends in technology and computer forensics;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven years of experience, three years of experience in computer forensics or information technology related experience and four additional years of experience performing digital recovery examinations on computers.

Note: Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, criminal justice, or a related field and three years of experience in computer forensics or information technology related experience for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates for positions in the classification will be subject to a complete criminal background investigation and polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. Employees in this classification must have access to an automobile for use on official business in the event a State vehicle cannot be provided. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications willbe considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that youprovide complete and accurate information on your application. Successfulcandidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED,BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for atleast one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by thehiring manager to select employees. The list will be valid for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of youreducation, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating maybe based on your application. Report all experience and education that isrelated to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited touploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applyingupload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduatetranscripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, youmay submit an application via mail. TheMaryland State Application Form can be found online. Completed applications,required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: Tiffany R. Hazel

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