Forensic Media Evidence Specialist
Travis County, TX Travis County, TX Full-time Full-time $58,113 - $72,641 a year $58,113 - $72,641 a year 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago Job Summary Responsible for handling and reviewing various evidence-based forensic media that may include but is not limited to video digital multimedia and responding to open records requests, subpoenas, litigation, and preservation letters on behalf of the Law Enforcement Forensics Services Division of Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO).
The primary duties of the position include but are not limited to; preserving and enhancing data from electronic data sources, such as video, audio, and photos; acquiring/exporting video from various software platforms in response to video record requests; researching and tracking the source of video in response to requests from Law Enforcement and other TCSO personnel.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a job classification within the Public Safety/Emergency Management job family.
Specialists in this classification perform forensic digital media (including video, audio, and photo) examinations and redactions.
This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
This classification may require work in secure facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities Preserves and provides expert review of data from electronic data sources, including hardware, network servers, and mobile devices to ensure the evidential integrity of the data is not compromised; prepare, maintain, and safeguard all file documentation, reports, and materials.
Conducts forensics processes, acquisitions, extractions, and examinations of digital media evidence; creates forensic images; creates working copies of evidence for case agents; maintains evidentiary chain of custody and property controls; retrieves evidence from analog and digital systems, both in lab and at off-site locations.
Applies forensic best practices and reports detailed findings to assist investigators, prosecutors, or legal counsel in preparation of court proceedings.
Attends and receives briefings on assigned investigations; provides options and recommendations pertaining to forensic digital evidence collection and support.
Provides expert testimony in trials, and other proceedings.
Occasionally provides advice, assistance, and instruction to detectives and other law enforcement personnel.
Monitor and remain up to date with all legislative and judicial actions that impact forensic media evidence operations, including court decisions, legislative initiatives, and conflicting legal statutes.
Provide specialized technical work in the clarification/enhancement, conversion and reconstruction of audio and video evidence; conduct validation testing and performance verifications of various hardware/software tools; troubleshoot a variety of technical issues; explain complex technical concepts to nontechnical people.
Operates a variety of computer hardware and software applications to conduct forensic examinations.
Assists agency and other stakeholders with the development of policies and procedures relating to acquisition and examination of evidence from analog and digital video multimedia systems and provides routine updates to ensure policies and procedures support imaging technology, software programs, and other forensic tools.
Attends seminars, classes, or training in specialized forensic hardware and software applications, forensic techniques, and other specialized areas.
Other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements Education and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Digital Media Forensics, Forensic Science, or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience working with review and redaction of digital evidence in a forensic laboratory or law enforcement; equivalent experience as a multi-media or digital forensic technician may be considered in lieu of a degree; OR Certification by an accredited forensic authority, such as LEVA.
(Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association International) AND two (2) years of experience working with expert review of digital evidence or forensic media evidence in a forensic laboratory or law enforcement agency.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Driver's License.
Must be able to obtain CFVT/CFVA (LEVA) certification at least one year from date of hire.
Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.
Knowledge of:
Must have extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas:
Forensic Media Evidence Experience extracting data from electronic devices and software applications.
Digital video recorders (DVR) and various sources of digital storage media.
File system forensics Adobe software programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
Video editing and exporting.
Forensic processes and best practices; forensic tools and software.
Conducting examinations; preparing reports; and providing testimony.
Skill in:
Oral and written communication Cloud-based data management systems Evidence controls Developing and presenting structured training Editing video and audio materials Problem solving and decision-making.
Ability to:
Handle multiple tasks and prioritize work assignments Professionally and calmly perform under stressful and uncertain situations Work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with TCSO personnel and external law enforcement and investigations stakeholders Keep and maintain accurate records.
Organize materials.
Perform advanced video skills.
Communicate and interact effectively with a wide variety of people:
elected officials, other county departments, local and state agencies, private business owners, case agents and prosecutors.
Work Environment & Other Information Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25-50 pounds occasionally.
Subject to visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.
Subject to standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
Requires ability to drive and regularly view monitors.
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:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 AM to 4:
00 PM or 9:
00 AM to 5:
00 PM.
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.
Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits.
We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2023 Travis County Benefit Guide In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service.
Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year.
Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis.
New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March 3 personal holidays April - June 2 personal holidays July - September 1 personal holiday October - December None New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees.
Matching of two hundred twenty-five (225%) and a seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period.
An employee is fully vested after eight years of service.
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment.
Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period.
Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years 4.
0 hours per pay period 6 to 10 years 4.
5 hours per pay period 11 to 15 years 5.
0 hours per pay period 16 to 20 years 5.
5 hours per pay period 21 plus years 6.
0 hours per pay period Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The primary duties of the position include but are not limited to; preserving and enhancing data from electronic data sources, such as video, audio, and photos; acquiring/exporting video from various software platforms in response to video record requests; researching and tracking the source of video in response to requests from Law Enforcement and other TCSO personnel.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a job classification within the Public Safety/Emergency Management job family.
Specialists in this classification perform forensic digital media (including video, audio, and photo) examinations and redactions.
This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
This classification may require work in secure facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities Preserves and provides expert review of data from electronic data sources, including hardware, network servers, and mobile devices to ensure the evidential integrity of the data is not compromised; prepare, maintain, and safeguard all file documentation, reports, and materials.
Conducts forensics processes, acquisitions, extractions, and examinations of digital media evidence; creates forensic images; creates working copies of evidence for case agents; maintains evidentiary chain of custody and property controls; retrieves evidence from analog and digital systems, both in lab and at off-site locations.
Applies forensic best practices and reports detailed findings to assist investigators, prosecutors, or legal counsel in preparation of court proceedings.
Attends and receives briefings on assigned investigations; provides options and recommendations pertaining to forensic digital evidence collection and support.
Provides expert testimony in trials, and other proceedings.
Occasionally provides advice, assistance, and instruction to detectives and other law enforcement personnel.
Monitor and remain up to date with all legislative and judicial actions that impact forensic media evidence operations, including court decisions, legislative initiatives, and conflicting legal statutes.
Provide specialized technical work in the clarification/enhancement, conversion and reconstruction of audio and video evidence; conduct validation testing and performance verifications of various hardware/software tools; troubleshoot a variety of technical issues; explain complex technical concepts to nontechnical people.
Operates a variety of computer hardware and software applications to conduct forensic examinations.
Assists agency and other stakeholders with the development of policies and procedures relating to acquisition and examination of evidence from analog and digital video multimedia systems and provides routine updates to ensure policies and procedures support imaging technology, software programs, and other forensic tools.
Attends seminars, classes, or training in specialized forensic hardware and software applications, forensic techniques, and other specialized areas.
Other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements Education and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Digital Media Forensics, Forensic Science, or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience working with review and redaction of digital evidence in a forensic laboratory or law enforcement; equivalent experience as a multi-media or digital forensic technician may be considered in lieu of a degree; OR Certification by an accredited forensic authority, such as LEVA.
(Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association International) AND two (2) years of experience working with expert review of digital evidence or forensic media evidence in a forensic laboratory or law enforcement agency.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Driver's License.
Must be able to obtain CFVT/CFVA (LEVA) certification at least one year from date of hire.
Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.
Knowledge of:
Must have extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas:
Forensic Media Evidence Experience extracting data from electronic devices and software applications.
Digital video recorders (DVR) and various sources of digital storage media.
File system forensics Adobe software programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
Video editing and exporting.
Forensic processes and best practices; forensic tools and software.
Conducting examinations; preparing reports; and providing testimony.
Skill in:
Oral and written communication Cloud-based data management systems Evidence controls Developing and presenting structured training Editing video and audio materials Problem solving and decision-making.
Ability to:
Handle multiple tasks and prioritize work assignments Professionally and calmly perform under stressful and uncertain situations Work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with TCSO personnel and external law enforcement and investigations stakeholders Keep and maintain accurate records.
Organize materials.
Perform advanced video skills.
Communicate and interact effectively with a wide variety of people:
elected officials, other county departments, local and state agencies, private business owners, case agents and prosecutors.
Work Environment & Other Information Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25-50 pounds occasionally.
Subject to visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.
Subject to standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions.
Requires ability to drive and regularly view monitors.
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:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 AM to 4:
00 PM or 9:
00 AM to 5:
00 PM.
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.
Benefits Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits.
We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2023 Travis County Benefit Guide In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service.
Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year.
Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis.
New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March 3 personal holidays April - June 2 personal holidays July - September 1 personal holiday October - December None New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees.
Matching of two hundred twenty-five (225%) and a seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period.
An employee is fully vested after eight years of service.
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment.
Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period.
Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years 4.
0 hours per pay period 6 to 10 years 4.
5 hours per pay period 11 to 15 years 5.
0 hours per pay period 16 to 20 years 5.
5 hours per pay period 21 plus years 6.
0 hours per pay period Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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