Are you looking for a great place to work where you can utilize your experience with digital forensics? Are you organized, self-motivated, and able to multi-task? If you answered yes to these questions, then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriff’s Office Digital Forensic Analyst position.

Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards Package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 2 personal holidays, 12 company holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.

The Digital Forensic Analyst works with law enforcement personnel conducting investigative research. Incumbents are responsible for extracting, gathering, analyzing, and investigating digital data and computer evidence from an array of electronic storage devices. Prepares digital evidence that can be used in any court proceedings, trials, and criminal investigations for law enforcement agencies.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This job is within the Public Safety job family. This job is differentiated from the Crime Analyst series by its emphasis on digital data extraction in a variety of electronic storage devices.

• Performs advanced analysis of digital forensics data in support of investigations.
• Performs advanced analysis of digital forensics data in support of criminal prosecutions.
• Updates and maintains a reporting system related to digital forensics examinations.
• Conducts extractions of digital evidence from any digital source provided by law enforcement which may require advanced techniques.
• Utilizes a variety of advanced extraction and analytical products.
• Attends and participates in unit, departmental, and professional meetings.
• Works with other analysts, sworn personnel, and personnel from other agencies.
• Prepares detailed documentation and maintains chain of custody of evidence.
• May testify in Court.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, or a related field with an emphasis on research and analysis.

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.

Preferred:

Current or previous work experience in the field of Digital Forensics.

Certification by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists or their Certified Forensic Computer Examiner.

Certifications from recognized Digital Forensic software companies.

Knowledge of:

• Functions and organization of local, State, and Federal government.
• Law enforcement operations and procedures.
• Digital data extractions and procedures.
• Use of a variety of current software capable of extracting and creating reports of collected data.
• Phone data analysis concepts.
• County practices, policies, and procedures.

Skill in:

• Oral and written communication.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Data analysis and problem solving.

Ability to:

• Write clear and concise analytical reports of complex extractions and/or investigations.
• Effectively communicate complex information to investigators.
• Think critically and apply ideas to real world situations.
• Work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Work independently while adjusting priorities and/or meeting deadlines.
• Quickly recognize and analyze irregular data.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with county employees, employees from other agencies and the public.
• Testify effectively under stressful conditions.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-20 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, occasional indoor/outdoor activities, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. May be subject to call back hours. Works some holidays, works some nights, works some weekends.

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Sheriff

Criminal Background Check, Credit Check, Driving Record, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Education, and Employment History Check Required.