Title: Computer Forensic Examiner

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Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Conduct computer forensic examinations and criminal investigations of child exploitation, computer fraud, computer trespass, identity theft, and other crimes within Virginia’s Computer Crimes Act. Undergo appropriate computer forensic examination training. Work extensively in conjunction with federal, state and local law enforcement, as well as computer service and Internet service providers. Speak to public groups and interact with law enforcement, state prosecutors and technology-related professionals on issues related to the Internet and computer crimes on a regular basis. (Investigations are statewide and at times may cross state borders. Some overnight travel required.)

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as computer proficiency.

Additional Considerations

• Minimum of one year law enforcement experience conducting computer forensics and criminal investigations, including computer crime and/or child exploitation investigations, is preferable.
  
• Major course work in digital forensics will be considered.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.