Criminalist,Digital Forensics San Francisco Police Department Job San Francisco area,California USA,Security

Position: Criminalist I, Digital Forensics (8259) - San Francisco Police Department

Once trained and under general supervision, the Criminalist I in Digital Forensics performs scientific examination, analysis, and interpretation of physical and digital evidence in support of criminal investigations.

The Criminalist I staff follow established protocols, document analytical results, maintain the integrity of evidence, and provide technical findings to investigators and the courts. Work requires adherence to professional forensic standards, chain‑of‑custody requirements, and quality assurance procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Collect, preserve, examine, process, and analyze digital evidence, including digital media, computers, mobile devices, storage media, cloud environments, and related forensic material.

Conduct forensic examinations and scientific testing using established laboratory procedures, instruments, specialized forensic software and hardware, and other approved digital forensic tools to recover, authenticate, interpret, and analyze evidence.

Maintain the integrity, security, and chain of custody of physical and digital evidence in accordance with forensic best practices, laboratory requirements, and departmental policies, including the transportation of evidence between authorized locations.

Interpret analytical results and prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate reports documenting examination methods, procedures, findings, and conclusions for investigative and judicial purposes.

Maintain complete and accurate case notes, laboratory records, examination documentation, and other records required for casework, quality assurance, and accreditation.

Assist with the development, validation, implementation, and periodic review of forensic methods, laboratory procedures, digital forensic processes, and related documentation.

Maintain, calibrate, and operate laboratory instruments, equipment, and forensic systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications, laboratory requirements, and established procedures.

Follow established quality assurance and quality control practices, safety requirements, evidence handling procedures, and forensic protocols.

Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, required training, continuing education, and literature reviews; remain current on scientific, technological, and forensic developments relevant to assigned disciplines.

Provide expert testimony in court and other legal proceedings regarding examinations performed, analytical methods used, findings, and conclusions reached.

The Criminalist I performs related duties as assigned.

How to qualify: 1.

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminalistics, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related physical science field.

AND

2. License:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Desirable

Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred to for hiring.

Exposure to digital forensics tools or methods through coursework, internships, research, or certificate programs.
Familiarity with basic principles of digital evidence (file systems, data storage, metadata, timestamps, etc.).

Verification of

Education and Experience:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-requirements

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the…

Criminalist , Digital Forensics San Francisco Police Department