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City of Rochester, NY

Digital Forensic Analyst (PAB)

City of Rochester, NY, Rochester, New York, United States, 14600


Salary:

$66,773.00 - $88,043.00 Annually

Location :

Rochester, NY

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

24DM888ADA29

Department:

City Council & Clerk

Bureau:

Police Accountability Board

Opening Date:

11/15/2024

Closing Date:

12/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing support to the investigative staff of the Police Accountability Board. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the collection and processing of various types of electronic evidence and the preservation and analysis of data from electronic data sources, including laptop and desktop computers, mobile devices and other sources of audio and video. Performs related duties as required.

This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See "" Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.

Typical Work Activities

Assists Police Accountability Board investigative staff in the collection and maintenance of all types of electronic evidence including audio and video material, as well as electronically stored information; Conducts forensic audio and forensic video analysis in support of investigative needs; Utilizes specialized equipment to process and enhance audio and video data files; Coordinates with the Rochester Police Department and other city departments to ensure that all possible relevant audio and video evidence or other electronically stored information related to a Police Accountability Board investigation has been acquired; Collaborates with the Executive Office and Public Affairs Division to prepare relevant audio and video evidence for reporting, public dissemination, and litigation; Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, and trends in digital forensic analysis; Advises agency administration on policies and procedures related to Rochester Police Department audio and video material (i.e. body cams, dashboard cameras).

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

PLUS :

Bachelor's degree

PLUS one (1) year of work experience in digital multimedia editing and enhancing; computer, audio, or video forensic analysis. OR Three (3) years of work experience in digital multimedia editing and enhancing; computer, audio, or video forensic analysis.

For full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.