Digital Forensic Analyst

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

License Required:

Certifications Desirable:

• EnCase (EnCE) Certified Examiner Certification;
• AccessData (ACE) Certified Examiner Certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience as follows:

Education:

Experience:

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Advanced research and analytical skills;
• Operating systems, intrusion tools, and computer forensic tools;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local criminal and civil laws, codes, and regulations including laws governing the collection of evidence and admissibility into a court of law;
• Computers and associated hardware and peripheral devices;
• Computer software and operating systems and proprietary formats;
• Principles and practices of electronic data storage, data encryption, and computer security systems;
• Principles, methods, and practices of investigation, evidence collection and identification, preservation, and handling;
• Methods and techniques used to access, recover, review, validate, and preserve electronically stored data;
• A variety of forensic software programs, and available commercial forensic programs;
• Presentation of evidence in a court setting;
• General Police procedures for impounding, receiving, storing, returning, safekeeping property, and inventory control;
• Personal computer operation, database software, and word processing spreadsheets;
• Record keeping and organization skills;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:

• Conduct thorough detailed and complete digital evidence analysis and maintain data;
• Examine and analyze computer hardware, software, and electronically stored data pertaining to law enforcement investigations;
• Safely collect, handle, transport, process, secure, and store evidential materials and property;
• Find and extract electronically stored information to be used as evidence;
• Effectively prepare detailed written documentation, reports, and investigation and conclusion correspondence with citizens, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and private companies;
• Prepare and present clear and concise oral presentations;
• Testify as an expert witness in a court of law related to evidence;
• Type proficiently and operate a computer terminal and various computer programs related to an office environment;
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information;
• Work effectively in a confidential and sensitive environment related to sexually explicit and disturbing content;
• React quickly and calmly and exercise good judgment in all situations;
• Analyze situations and develop effective courses of action;
• Handle multiple work requests under pressure and with frequent interruptions;
• Remain current and learn new techniques and skills associated with evidence collection, examination, and testimony;
• Plan and organize work effectively to meet required time lines;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Communicate effectively with the public;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Work cooperatively with others;
• Observe and monitor departmental practices and procedures to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work including working well with others in a team environment;
• Establish and maintain good internal and external relationships;
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized records;
• Maintain a positive behavior toward serving the public;
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Incumbents in this class are required to successfully perform the essential functions as specified;

• Strength: Minimal work-lifting, carrying and/pushing 25 pounds maximum with infrequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds;
• Conceptual: Exposure to photographs of a graphic nature, evidence related to gruesome crime scenes, and evidence of a sensitive nature.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis online employment application and supplemental questionnaire, no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 28, 2026, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Information regarding employment with the City of Clovis, the online employment application, and the supplemental questionnaire are available online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. Applicants may attach acceptable application attachments to their online employment application which include a DD Form 214, college/university degree diplomas, resume, and International Degree Accreditation documentation at the time of application submission. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application form or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is attached to the online employment application at the time of application submission. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, an extensive background investigation, a polygraph or voice stress examination, a medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of advanced research and analytical skills; operating systems, intrusion tools, and computer forensic tools; applicable Federal, State, and local criminal and civil laws, codes, and regulations including laws governing the collection of evidence and admissibility into a court of law; computers and associated hardware and peripheral devices; computer software and operating systems and proprietary formats; principles and practices of electronic data storage, data encryption, and computer security systems; principles, methods, and practices of investigation, evidence collection and identification, preservation, and handling; methods and techniques used to access, recover, review, validate, and preserve electronically stored data; a variety of forensic software programs, and available commercial forensic programs; presentation of evidence in a court setting; general Police procedures for impounding, receiving, storing, returning, safekeeping property, and inventory control; personal computer operation, database software, and word processing spreadsheets; record keeping and organization skills; appropriate safety precautions and procedures. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to conduct thorough detailed and complete digital evidence analysis and maintain data; examine and analyze computer hardware, software, and electronically stored data pertaining to law enforcement investigations; safely collect, handle, transport, process, secure, and store evidential materials and property; find and extract electronically stored information to be used as evidence; effectively prepare detailed written documentation, reports, and investigation and conclusion correspondence with citizens, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and private companies; prepare and present clear and concise oral presentations; testify as an expert witness in a court of law related to evidence; type proficiently and operate a computer terminal and various computer programs related to an office environment; maintain the confidentiality of privileged information; work effectively in a confidential and sensitive environment related to sexually explicit and disturbing content; react quickly and calmly and exercise good judgment in all situations; analyze situations and develop effective courses of action; handle multiple work requests under pressure and with frequent interruptions; remain current and learn new techniques and skills associated with evidence collection, examination, and testimony; plan and organize work effectively to meet required time lines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; communicate effectively with the public; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; observe and monitor departmental practices and procedures to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards; work independently and as part of a team; establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work including working well with others in a team environment; establish and maintain good internal and external relationships; maintain accurate, detailed, and organized records; maintain a positive behavior toward serving the public; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER