What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff’s Office - Digital Forensics Lab Technician position at Forsyth County, GA?
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to collect and to process digital evidence in a laboratory environment and/or in the field, to examine digital devices to determine the proper techniques for data extraction, to testify in court as a witness for the State, and to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Digital Forensics Lab.
Minimum Qualifications:Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with training emphasis in general science, computing, forensics, and criminal justice techniques; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Job Summary
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Processes electronic devices that may include cellphones, computers, and various storage devices in order to collect and preserve digital evidence in a forensically-sound manner.
Responds to crime scenes to secure digital devices and digital evidence for secure processing in a laboratory environment.
Catalogs and submits evidence vouchers for evidence collected during search warrants.
Prepares reports and documents of activities performed during the collection and processing of digital evidence.
Files reports containing the steps taken during the collection and processing of digital evidence.
Testifies in court as needed.
Transports evidence to and from the Evidence Property Storage area and the Digital Forensics Lab.
Maintains the storage of digital evidence for future processing and use in court.
Pursues additional learning and training opportunities, as time permits, to remain knowledgeable on existing techniques and to gain new knowledge on emerging technologies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, management, other departments, state agencies, the public, and peers.
Communicates with law enforcement officers via radio, emails, messaging, and other mediums to convey information related to active or post-incident investigations.
Complete Incident Report supplementals as required to document actions involving a criminal case.
May be required to work shift work hours, weekends, and holidays; or support operations of an extended event /detail; or be on-call as directed.
Desirable skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
Knowledge of various digital media technologies; major file system formats; computer hardware and software; and cellphones and cellphone applications. General computer knowledge including the use of Microsoft Office products. Basic knowledge of digital forensic data collecting and processing software; Internet browsers; email; and networking.
Skilled in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; organization; working with and without direct supervision; and resolving technical issues with hardware and software.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
Answers phone in forensic lab and assists at criminal investigations as needed; copies files and other office documents; prepares and stores digital data.
Assist law enforcement officers with technical questions regarding a variety of investigations and search warrants.
Provide answers to members of the public regarding computer-related issues that may include hacking, identity theft, and other various crimes.
Serve as a member of the ICAC task force.
Performs other related duties as required.
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
- Base $1,000 Plan
- Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
Salary : $5,000
