Digital Forensics Investigator

About the role

The Investigations Division of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for a Digital Forensic Investigator. The position works cooperatively with various law enforcement, corrections, and criminal prosecution professionals during all phases of digital analysis and investigation.

Responsibilities

• Uses a variety of highly specialized software and technical skills to forensically analyze computers and other digital / data storage devices.
• Works cooperatively with a variety of law enforcement, corrections, and criminal prosecution professionals during all phases of any digital analysis and investigation process.

Requirements

• Principles, methods, procedures and operational characteristics of a wide variety of computer systems and digital evidence.
• Information systems security, network architecture, general database concepts, document management, hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Computer forensic methodologies, protocols and tools.
• Accepted methods of digital evidence collection, evidence preservation, and chain of custody issues.
• Oregon criminal laws and procedures, including search and seizure law.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 1 year prior experience to include digital forensic analysis; OR
• Five (5) years' experience conducting digital forensic analysis and possession of related industry certifications such as Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), Certified Computer Forensic (CCFP) or equivalent.

Skills

• Principles, methods, procedures and operational characteristics of a wide variety of computer systems and digital evidence.
• Information systems security, network architecture, general database concepts, document management, hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Computer forensic methodologies, protocols and tools.
• Accepted methods of digital evidence collection, evidence preservation, and chain of custody issues.
• Oregon criminal laws and procedures, including search and seizure law.

Benefits

The Investigations Division of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office enhances community safety by conducting felony investigations, managing complex cases, and gathering intelligence on major crimes. The division is composed of specialized units staffed with investigators whose expertise aligns with specific types of cases. Personnel assigned to the division are highly trained in investigative techniques, interviewing, warrant preparation, and other essential skills.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $110,215.08 - $133,929.84.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Exempt.