Job description
Overview
Under administrative direction, the purpose of this position is to perform specialized investigative support focused on audio/video evidence as well as identification, preservation, and examination of digital evidence.
The employee must be available on a call-out basis and is required to provide assistance outside of their normal schedule, including responding to crime scenes.
The employee is responsible for defensible processing, enhancement and synchronization of video/audio evidence to help identify subjects and support criminal investigations and prosecutions.
The employee uses appropriate safety methods to ensure that digital evidence is properly logged, secured, and maintained in accordance with chain of custody protocols.
Formal reporting and court testimony are required.
Responsibilities
Respond to crime scenes to identify and preserve video and other digital evidence, including locating, documenting, and retrieving physical evidence from biologically contaminated scenes and from concealed, elevated, and cramped locations.
Utilize specialized knowledge, tools, chemicals, and methods to disassemble, repair, and clean damaged and/or biologically contaminated electronic evidence to facilitate data preservation efforts.
Perform defensible editing, enhancement, duplication, and other processing of audio/video for investigation, court presentation, and/or training.
Receive, document, and maintain accurate and timely records in the unit’s case management system.
Maintain strict adherence to chain of custody for evidence and ensure integrity of both physical items and electronic data.
Preview digital forensic evidence using a variety of forensic tools and investigative methods.
Provide operation, installation, and setup support for audio and video equipment.
Provide court testimony pertaining to digital evidence identified, preserved, enhanced and/or synchronized.
Assist in the preparation of search warrants, subpoenas, etc., to properly include the seizure of all relevant electronic media as evidence.
Provide training to agency personnel and external agencies regarding operation of audio/video production equipment.
Attend training, seminars, and workshops to gain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of digital forensics.
Be available on a call-out basis to provide assistance after hours as directed.
Safely operate an agency vehicle.
Perform related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience dealing with the preservation of digital evidence, including experience in the preservation, production, and editing of audio/video materials.
Experience in set-up, configuration, and operation of audio/video equipment.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and maintain hardware and software necessary for the performance of criminal investigations, preferably in a law enforcement environment.
Additional skills required include: accurate record keeping, computer system diagnostics, understanding and analysis of systems security, and acquisition of forensic electronic evidence.
Ability to process forensic evidence into a format and manner that can be used for legal purposes.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license throughout employment without any restrictions that affect job performance.
All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles entire driving history.
Florida driving histories can be obtained at courthouses; three-year, seven-year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted.
If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an entire driving history from that state.
For non-Florida driving histories, contact that state's division of motor vehicles.
The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles entire driving history, information is to be obtained via the appropriate channels.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Such experience must be clearly documented in the application for consideration.
Other Notes
The list of essential functions is representative of tasks performed within this classification and is not necessarily descriptive of any one position.
The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Employees may be exposed to obscene, offensive, and/or extremely violent imagery during processing of digital evidence.
Occasional exposure to biologically contaminated scenes and materials is possible.
Tasks involve physically demanding work at times, including lifting or moving equipment; work environment may include exposure to chemicals and other elements associated with crime scenes and forensic laboratories.
BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference is given per Florida law.
If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com).
Support is available Monday - Friday, 9 am to 9 pm EST.
After submission, you will receive a confirmation email; if not received, contact Applicant Support for inquiries.
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