Digital Evidence Specialist

Digital Evidence Specialist
9962BR
College of Liberal Arts
CLA-Criminal Justice

Job Summary
The GIVE (Gun Involved Violence Elimination) initiative, administered by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), aims to reduce shooting victimization in high-need communities by supporting local law enforcement, prosecutors, and probation departments utilizing evidence-based policing strategies.

The Digital Evidence Specialist is responsible for supporting the Rochester Police Department's Non-Fatal Shooting Team by analyzing, producing, and editing various forms of digital evidence in furtherance of violence reduction efforts targeting firearm-related offenses. The role involves performing a wide range of technical and investigative tasks, including video editing, digital evidence analysis, and the examination of cell phone and social media data. Duties also include the creation of photo arrays, the development and editing of fillers for identification procedures, and assisting in the production of investigative bulletins and videos. The incumbent will organize, maintain, and manage digital evidence, as well as provide assistance to detectives, prosecutors, and technicians in the recovery and processing of evidence as needed. Additional responsibilities include providing court testimony and performing related tasks as assigned by higher-level staff.


Job Responsibilities:
The GIVE (Gun Involved Violence Elimination) initiative, administered by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), aims to reduce shooting victimization in high-need communities by supporting local law enforcement, prosecutors, and probation departments utilizing evidence-based policing strategies.

The Digital Evidence Specialist is responsible for supporting the Rochester Police Department's Non-Fatal Shooting Team by analyzing, producing, and editing various forms of digital evidence in furtherance of violence reduction efforts targeting firearm-related offenses. The role involves performing a wide range of technical and investigative tasks, including video editing, digital evidence analysis, and the examination of cell phone and social media data. Duties also include the creation of photo arrays, the development and editing of fillers for identification procedures, and assisting in the production of investigative bulletins and videos. The incumbent will organize, maintain, and manage digital evidence, as well as provide assistance to detectives, prosecutors, and technicians in the recovery and processing of evidence as needed. Additional responsibilities include providing court testimony and performing related tasks as assigned by higher-level staff.


Required Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in digital forensics that includes producing and editing video and still images using digital editing software and developing presentations of digital evidence

OR

• A Bachelor's Degree in Digital Forensics, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited or NYS-registered college or university, and three years of experience as noted above.

AND

• Prior law enforcement experience in criminal investigations and/or the recovery and processing of evidence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop software

Previous work with some or all of the GIVE team members is highly preferred (Rochester Police Department, Monroe County District Attorney, Monroe County Office of Probation, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, as well as other relevant partners). Prior experience providing sworn testimony in criminal proceedings is also highly desired.


Department/College Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of experience in digital forensics that includes producing and editing video and still images using digital editing software and developing presentations of digital evidence

OR

• A Bachelor's Degree in Digital Forensics, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited or NYS-registered college or university, and three years of experience as noted above.

AND

• Prior law enforcement experience in criminal investigations and/or the recovery and processing of evidence.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $41600 - $69700
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $69700

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:69700

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