About This Role
This role involves serving as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police (ISP), primarily supporting the Forensic Services Division's responsibilities in forensic digital evidence examinations. The position also includes associated court presentation and ongoing training in the examination of routine digital evidence.
Responsibilities
- Identify, examine, collect, and process digital evidence at crime scenes and in a laboratory environment
- Perform administrative and support functions to maintain analytical service
- Ensure the timely transportation of evidence to and from a laboratory and/or a district
- Acquire and maintain analytical proficiency in digital forensic examinations
- Maintain effective communication with the scientific and criminal justice communities and Departmental personnel
- Make satisfactory progress in an ISP recognized digital forensics examination training and testing program and competency testing
- Upon completion of relevant training, identify, document, collect, package, preserve, and conduct examination of routine forensic digital evidence of limited complexity and difficulty utilizing approved Unit Procedures Manual
- Work under the direction of a higher-level forensic examiner or supervisor, including the review of records
- Communicate analytical procedures, methodology, policies, and conclusions to various elements in the criminal justice system, including court testimony as an expert witness
- Conduct preliminary examinations of digital evidence for establishing probable cause within the limits of FSD policy
- Participate in a proficiency testing program
- Assist in preventative maintenance of forensic digital evidence examination applications and equipment
- Participate in continuing education and training programs in the analysis of digital device evidence of a more complex and difficult nature
- Comply with Standard Operating Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and FSD policies
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- Ability to successfully pass a background investigation
- Complete work history
- High school transcript or GED certificate
- Any college transcripts
- Technical certificates
- Military DD214 (if applicable)
Application Process
- Submit copies of your high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable) attached to your online application