Position Overview

Under immediate supervision, for a period of 12 to 24 months, with emphasis on orientation and training, prepares written documentation of digital related training activity and forensic analysis observations; travels to and attends technical training conferences/seminars/classes related to digital crimes and evidence recovery tools/techniques; provides an entry level of support and assistance to investigative agents and law enforcement/criminal justice agencies in various components of digital related crime investigations; receives comprehensive laboratory and office training in the forensic analysis of digital and computer-related evidence resulting from criminal and administrative investigations.

Job Responsibilities

40% 1. Travels to and attends technical training conferences/seminars/classes and on-line training related to

• Digital crimes and evidence recovery tools/techniques in order to obtain and subsequently maintain a comprehensive knowledge, skill level and certifications.

30% 2. Receives comprehensive laboratory and office training in the forensic analysis of seized digital and computer-related evidence resulting from criminal and/or government employee misconduct, including but not limited to, forensic backups, restorations, examinations, and forensic analysis of seized computer-related hardware, software, digital media, electronically stored data/information of activities involved in various computer and digital investigations.

• Prepares written documentation, such as training reports, of computer and digital related training activity related to forensic analysis observation such as forensic examination findings by a Digital Forensic Examiner, to include procedures used and evidence located
• Participates in meetings with prosecutors/investigators; and assists with preparation of exhibits and testimony for use during trial.

15% 3. Provides a basic level of support and assistance to investigative agents and law enforcement/criminal justice agencies

• Participates in various components of digital and computer-related crime investigations, involving but not limited to investigation involving child pornography/exploitations, death investigations; financial crimes, narcotics; and various internet crimes.
  

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10% 4. Participates with the Digital Crimes Unit liaising with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies/criminal justice authorities as well as the Illinois State Police, relating to their agency’s involvement in digital and computer-related investigations.

5% 5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable and within the scope of the duties enumerated above and works overtime as required to fulfill these duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires completion of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a minimum of 6 semester hours of coursework in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, network and telecommunications management, data analytics or a related field;
OR
Requires completion of two years of technical school in computer science or a related field. (The technical school must be accredited by an agency accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, and clock hours must be convertible into college semester or quarter hours.)
OR
Requires satisfactory completion of 24 semester hours in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, network and telecommunications management, or data analytics or directly related field from an accredited college or university;
OR
Requires two years of experience in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, network and telecommunications management, data analytics, graphic arts/design or a related field;
OR

Requires an information technology certification appropriate to the option of the specific position. For a full comprehensive listing of Information Technology Trainee options and acceptable information technology certifications consult the supplementary examination announcement.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers more than two (2) years of professional experience with hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and analytical support services.
2. Prefers more than (1) one year of professional experience utilizing oral and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision, i.e., providing expert court testimony related to in-depth forensic analysis as well as writing reports documenting digital forensic analysis.
3. Prefers more than (1) one year of professional experience effectively participating in and profiting from formal and in-service training programs, assisting in the execution of search warrants.
4. Prefers more than (1) one year of professional experience analyzing data logically.
5. Prefers more than (1) one year of professional experience maintaining satisfactory working relationships with others.

Conditions of Employment

1. Successfully pass a background check.
2. Successfully pass a drug screen.
3. Requires a valid driver’s license.
4. Requires ability to work overtime.
5. Requires ability to travel nationally overnight.
6. Requires ability to lift a minimum of (50) fifty pounds.
7. Ability to testify in court (No Giglio issues).
8. Successfully obtain a security clearance.
9. US Citizenship required.

Locations of Employment

1. Forensic Science Center at Chicago, 1941 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608.
2. Chicago Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory, 610 S. Canal St., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607.