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9/25/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-05771

Computer Forensic Examiner II

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$73,836.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

1266 Louisville Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity, the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, deter crime, and the fear of crime. Kentucky State Police also works to enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, as well as safeguard property and protect individual rights.


The forensic lab at the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch analyzes digital evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth. This evidence can be stored on computers, cell phones, vehicle infotainment systems, video surveillance systems, flash drives, etc., and is seized in investigations ranging from drug cases to child exploitation to homicide. Kentucky State Police examiners receive top-notch forensic training and work with the most current hardware and software in the industry.


Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzes digital media for content of evidence pursuant to consent or search warrant.
• Duplicates digital media from evidence source to working image for analysis.
• Attends job related courses and conferences to keep abreast of changing technology, computer forensic software, and criminal activity relating to digital evidence.
• Documents the digital evidence analysis process and prepares a final forensic analysis report for the requesting agency and courtroom testimony.
• Receives and documents evidence, as well as maintains chain of custody from law enforcement agencies requesting analysis of digital evidence.
• Assists other forensic examiners with keeping forensic work stations, operating systems, software patches and security software up-to-date and operational.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Able to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Willing to work closely with state, federal, and local law enforcement officers and prosecutors.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
• Comfortable in a lab setting with shared workspace.
• Able to cooperate and share ideas with co-workers as well as work independently.

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Kentucky State Police where you can make a positive difference in your local community, we would love to review your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in computer science, information services, data communications and networks, digital forensic studies or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience performing forensic examination of computers, networks or other digital devices.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in the field of computer science, information services, data communications and networks, digital forensic studies or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year- for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience working with computers and/or digital networking devices will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Within six months of employment into this job classification, an employee must obtain the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certification ( OR other equivalent industry certifications. Applicants for employment with the Office of the Attorney General must be 21 years of age and are subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 15 and 503 KAR 1:140 relating to peace officer certification as administered by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. For additional information, please refer to KRS 15.382, Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is usually performed in a secure office setting. Work is performed with computers and peripherals used for the forensic examination of digital evidence. May accompany investigators to crime scenes to perform digital forensic examinations on computers, networks, and media.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lt. Mitch Hazelett at mitchel.hazelett@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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