MSP Digital Forensic Examiner

Introduction

Full Time Contractual Positions (2 vacancies)

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It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

⢠The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

⢠Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

⢠Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

⢠Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

⢠Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

⢠Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.Â

GRADE

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Two work location options:

Maryland State Police

Criminal Investigation Division

Technical Investigation Section

1523 Signature Drive, Suite F

Hanover Maryland, 21076

Maryland State Police

Berlin Barrack

Technical Investigation section

9758 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD 21811

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide factual, impartial reports of findings and perform complex digital data recovery examinations on computers, cell phones, mobile computers and hand-held devices in a forensically sound manner. These exams are in support of criminal investigations that involve various forms of digital evidence submitted for analysis to Technical Investigations Section, Digital Forensics Laboratory of the Maryland State Police. This job function provided essential support to criminal and administrative investigations conducted by the Maryland State Police and allied agencies throughout the state.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducts thorough, impartial forensics examinations of computer hard disk drives, floppy disks, and other electronic data storage media using best forensics practices and ensuring the protection of the original digital evidence;
• Identifies digital evidence relative to investigations. Investigations include: child pornography exploitation, serious crimes against persons cases and others;
• Examines, recovers, and analyzes computer evidence for text data, deleted files, password protected files, emails, graphics, multimedia files, file data, and digital images;
• Prepares detailed, comprehensive, written reports of examinations and findings in a way that findings can be validated and duplicated by other forensics examiners;
• Presents findings orally and provides expert witness testimony in a court of law and/or administrative hearings as required;
• Attends on-going continuing education training as required to stay abreast of current trends in technology and computer forensics;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Â

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:Â Seven years of experience, three years of experience in computer forensics or information technology related experience and four additional years of experience performing digital recovery examinations on computers.

Note: Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor''s degree in information technology, computer science, criminal justice, or a related field and three years of experience in computer forensics or information technology related experience for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operatorâs license valid in the State of Maryland

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates for positions in the classification will be subject to a complete criminal background investigation and polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. Employees in this classification must have access to an automobile for use on official business in the event a State vehicle cannot be provided. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees. The list will be valid for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online. Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

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Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: Tiffany R. Hazel

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For questions regarding this recruitment, contact tiffany.hazel@maryland.gov

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It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the Stateâs diversity.

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Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.