DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DIGITAL INTELLEGENCE ANALYST

Chicago Police Department

Number of Positions: 1

Under general supervision, the class performs specialized technical and analytical work to provide support to detectives with post-crime investigations and investigative leads by leveraging technology resources; and performs related duties as required. The work of the Digital Intelligence Analyst is of a highly confidential nature due to the restricted and classified information sources that will be accessed within the Area Technology Centers (ATC). Positions in this class report to a sworn or civilian member of higher rank, typically a Sergeant of Police.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Uses established protocols to search and collect devices for any information that can be used to support investigations in a manner that maintains its integrity and a proper chain of custody
• Conducts digital forensic examinations of digital media sources
• Recovers, repairs, clarifies and analyzes audio and video information for the purposes of supporting investigations
• Synthesizes information into actionable reports for detectives and investigative staff that establishes links between criminals and crime groups or patterns of criminal activity
• Logs caseload into Tableau application to log where and what type of cases the Area Technology Centers investigate
• Assists investigators in the review of audio and video evidence and other digital media sources
• Performs document conversion and extraction in support of an investigation
• Tests new forensic software, creating test data sets, and test scripts and documents findings
• Conducts on-site forensic analysis previews of digital evidence
• Collects, preserves, labels, catalogs, and stores evidentiary items for presentation in criminal proceedings in accordance with legal standards and best practices
• Presents findings as testimony or in affidavits regarding chain of custody, processing and analysis of digital evidence
• Troubleshoots, repairs, assembles, and disassembles digital media devices to access evidence
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports and manages computer databases
• Conducts research concerning proprietary audio and video codecs and file formats, locates and acquires proprietary viewers/players, and installs, configures, and operates viewers and players
• Stays abreast of tools, techniques, and trends in digital forensic analysis and participates in trainings, webinars, and other activities for professional development purposes
• Provides recommendations for changes to departmental policy or procedure and the purchase of equipment as it relates to digital forensics
• Provides courtroom testimony regarding the information recovered as required

Location: Area 1

Address: 5101 S Wentworth Ave

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 0800-1600hrs

Location: Area 2

Address: 727 E 111th St

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 0800-1600hrs

Location: Area 3

Address: 2450 W Belmont Ave

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 0800-1600hrs

Location: Area 4

Address: 3151 W Harrison St

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 0800-1600hrs

Location: Area 5

Address: 5555 W Grand Ave

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 0800-1600hrs

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, plus one (1) year of work experience conducting digital forensic examinations and analyses, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
• As a condition of employment position(s) must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET Clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security

One of the following certifications is preferred

• Certified Forensic Video Technician (CFVT) from LEVA International, Inc.
• Forensic Video Certification from International Association for Identification (IAI)
• Computer Examiner from the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
• LEVA Level I – Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association
• Attendance at video forensic vendor courses (i.e., iNPUT-ACE, Resvid, Ocean Systems, Amped Software and/or DiVRT)

Selection Criteria

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral part of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous experience analyzing digital evidence
• Previous experience with video analysis
• Previous experience with forensic cell phone extraction
• Certified mobile examiner
• Previous experience with GIS mapping

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 11/2/2022.