Digital Forensic Examiner

Overview

As a Digital Forensic Examiner 1 with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, you will help investigators find important digital clues in criminal cases. This role is a great fit for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and interested in advanced computer work. You will have the opportunity to learn specialized tools, help uncover digital evidence, and support law enforcement efforts across the state.

This position supports digital forensic work by helping examine electronic devices and recover important evidence for criminal investigations. Work involves learning forensic tools, assisting senior examiners, and helping maintain secure evidence handling practices.

• Evidence Handling:
  Receive and preserve digital devices while maintaining a clear chain of custody.
• Device Examination:
  Analyze computers, phones, and other equipment using forensic tools to locate electronic evidence.
• Data Recovery:
  Assist with retrieving deleted, encrypted, or damaged files from digital media.
• Field Support:
  Accompany investigators to help collect and disconnect electronic equipment during searches.
• Network Assistance:
  Support network maintenance tasks such as updates, configurations, and equipment management.
• Court Preparation:
  Help prepare forensic materials and provide information for use in court proceedings.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at the starting annual salary of $67,736.00 (before taxes).

• A bachelor’s degree in digital forensics, cyber forensics, forensic science, computer science, or an information technology field that includes 3 college credits in computer networking and 3 college credits in information technology security, network security, or cyber security; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes the same credits.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Obtain and maintain a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) certification within the first 18 months of hire.
• Obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Pass criminal history and background investigations unless a current Pennsylvania State Police background is on file.
• Submit a Report of Medications for screening by the Pennsylvania State Police Medical Officer before placement.
• Meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.