Description

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.

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.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.