Digital Forensic Examiner I

Job Description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Digital Forensic Examiner I.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Utilize forensic knowledge to extract and analyze various electronic devices including but not limited to mobile phones, tablets, GPS equipment, and traditional desktop and laptop computers and hard drives.

- Image digital storage devices and conduct a forensic examination of recovered data.

- Write accurate and thorough reports following the standards and requirements of the Digital Forensics Laboratory.

- Testify to forensic analysis, reports, and findings in Grand Jury and Trial proceedings.

- Participate in the execution of search warrants involving digital evidence, and retrieval and forensic examination of video surveillance footage.

- Serve as Subject Matter Experts to best guide ADAs and Investigators to properly seize, preserve, and collect digital evidence.

- Perform case intake of devices received by the Lab by preparing new case files and chain of custody documentation.

- Disassemble, configure, and troubleshoot computer hardware.

- All other duties as assigned.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or Information Security) OR two (2) years digital forensic experience may be substituted for a degree

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.