MSP Digital Forensic Examiner

Full Time Contractual Positions (2 vacancies)

Grade: 21

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

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 support criminal investigations that involve various forms of digital evidence submitted for analysis to Technical Investigations Section, Digital Forensics Laboratory of the Maryland State Police.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct thorough, impartial forensic examinations of computer hard disk drives, floppy disks, and other electronic data storage media using best forensic practices and ensuring protection of the original digital evidence.
• Identify digital evidence relative to investigations such as child pornography exploitation, serious crimes against persons and other cases.
• Examine, recover and analyze computer evidence for text data, deleted files, password‑protected files, emails, graphics, multimedia files, file data and digital images.
• Prepare detailed, comprehensive written reports of examinations and findings in a way that findings can be validated and duplicated by other forensic examiners.
• Present findings orally and provide expert witness testimony in a court of law and/or administrative hearings as required.
• Attend ongoing continuing education training as required to stay abreast of current trends in technology and computer forensics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience:

seven years of overall experience, three years in computer forensics or information technology related experience, and four additional years performing digital recovery examinations on computers. A Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, criminal justice, or a related field and three years of experience in computer forensics or IT may substitute for the required experience.

Employees in this classification may be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Maryland.

• Subject to a complete criminal background investigation and polygraph examination before permanent appointment. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection.
• Subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Must have access to an automobile for official business if a State vehicle is not provided. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. Successful candidates are placed on the Eligible List and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year.

The examination comprises a rating of education, training and experience related to the position requirements. Candidates may be required to complete a qualifications supplement.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

This 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 other protected status.

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

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.