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Duties
Examples of Duties
- Conducts thorough examinations of computer hard disk drives, and other electronic data storage media.
- Preserves and copies the original media.
- Prevents the transference of viruses, destructive programs, and inadvertent writes to and from the original media.
- Restores recoverable deleted files.
- Accesses password-protected and secured files.
- Uses forensic software applications to analyze electronic media.
- Examines the contents of a computer's CMOS.
- Examines boot record data, system configuration, and operation command files.
- Verifies the correctness of the computer's internal clock.
- Physically disassembles and examines computers and related hardware components.
- Identifies evidence of computer crimes such as the theft and sabotage of data; unlawful access of data and systems; fraudulent use of bank, credit, and telecommunications accounts; and the trafficking of pornography.
- Examines and analyzes text, graphics, multimedia, and digital images.
- Labels and secures evidence.
- Prepares and presents reports of examinations and findings.
- Works with prosecutors and others to prepare cases for trial.
- Trains and instructs other employees.
- Provides advice and guidance regarding computer crimes.
- Gives presentations to community groups.
- Provides expert opinions/testimony in court.
- Performs other laboratory activities to support the technical work and the quality assurance program for one or more units of the Forensic Services Section.
- Prepares evidence for further examination, analysis, and processing.
- Develops various types of plaster and rubber casts of crime scene evidence.
- Evaluates prints and photographs.
- Participates in continuing education and training and completes other administrative and technical tasks in one or more unit of the Forensic Services Section.
- Transfers evidence.
- Under close supervision, conducts biological/chemistry analysis and examinations pertaining to law enforcement investigations.
- Receives and logs evidence from evidence custodians in accordance with rules of chain-of-custody.
- Prepares standard and special reagents as required.
- Conducts and assists in conducting biological/chemistry analysis and examinations. Formulates conclusions and prepares investigative reports and charts based on forensic examinations.
- Prepares exhibits to be used in courts and provides expert testimony in court.
- Cleans and maintains laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Assists in the purchase and inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- The Forensic Scientists I in the Biology Lab is a trainee position.
- This position will perform general laboratory duties such as ordering supplies, making solutions, upkeep of equipment records, and complete training in serological and DNA analysis methods.
- This position also participates in the Quality Assurance program and accreditation activities..
Examples of Other Duties
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Attends and participates in seminars and conferences.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science, or a related field (physical, natural, or forensic science).
OR - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, law enforcement, digital forensics, cyber security, high technology crime or a related field.
- (Experience in forensics or evidence collection may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)
- Some positions may require certification by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) for the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) or equivalent.
Licenses and Certificates
- Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
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