Position Summary:

The New York County District Attorney's Office High Tech Analyst Unit (HTAU) has an opening for a Digital Evidence Custodian.  In this position the Digital Evidence Custodian is responsible for securing, documenting and preserving electronic evidence, utilizing forensically sound methods and procedures, in support of criminal investigations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform evidence intake functions and serve as the primary caretaker of digital evidence received by the Computer Forensics lab.
• Prepare case evidence documentation, label and photograph incoming evidence and prepare case files.
• Schedule intake appointments and requests for evidence return.
• Perform data entry functions by logging evidence into the unit’s case tracking system.
• Generate and maintain all documentation regarding the chain of custody of digital evidence.
• Disassemble, configure and troubleshoot computer hardware.
• Conduct periodic inventories of evidence storage facility.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed for forensic lab and its personnel.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Readiness to learn about and adapt to rapid changes in technology and computer forensics procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft database skills strongly preferred (please note on cover letter).

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in computer science or an IT related field.