Computer Forensic Examiner I

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10/17/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-06129

Computer Forensic Examiner I

Salary

$67,123.68 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

529 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY 40475 USA

Description

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity, the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime. Kentucky State Police (KSP) also works to enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, as well as safeguard property and protect individual rights.

Primary Role:

The forensic lab at the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch analyzes digital evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout the commonwealth. This evidence can be stored on computers, cell phones, vehicle infotainment systems, video surveillance systems, flash drives, etc., and is seized in investigations ranging from drug cases to child exploitation to homicide. Kentucky State Police examiners receive top-notch forensic training and work with the most current hardware and software in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives training and performs entry-level analysis of digital media such as hard drives, laptops, cell phones, and cameras for content of evidence pursuant to consent or search warrant.
• Learns to perform detailed work duplicating digital media from evidence source to a working image for analysis.
• Learns to document the digital evidence analysis process and prepare a final forensic analysis reports for the requesting agency and courtroom testimony.
• Attends job-related courses and conferences to keep up-to-date on changing technology, computer forensic software, and criminal activity relating to digital evidence.
• Receives and learns to document evidence and maintain chain of custody from law enforcement agencies requesting analysis of digital evidence.
• Assists other forensic examiners with keeping forensic work stations, operating systems, software patches, and security software up-to-date and operational in the Electronic Crime Branch.
• Assists other forensic examiners and supervisory personnel with peer review of forensic analysis reports for quality assurance.
Assists with technical calls from law enforcement agencies regarding digital evidence seizure, correct legal processes, and other assistance.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Willing to work closely with state, federal, and local law enforcement officers and prosecutors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
• Comfortable in a lab setting with shared workspace.
• Ability to cooperate and share ideas with co-workers as well as work independently.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Kentucky State Police where you can make a positive difference in your local community, we would love to review your application.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work is usually performed in a secure office setting. Work is performed with computers and peripherals used for the forensic examination of digital evidence. May accompany investigators to crime scenes to perform digital forensic examinations on computers, networks, and media.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lt. Mitchel Hazelett at mitchel.hazelett@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D