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State of Tennessee · 2 days ago

DIGITAL FORENSIC TECHNICIAN - 01072026-73998

Madison County, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$43K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to manage audio, video, and digital evidence for the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The role involves analyzing, tracking, and redacting digital evidence, while ensuring compliance with state laws and maintaining the chain of custody for evidence.

AgricultureChildrenEducationGovernmentHealth Care

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Receive, log, and track audio, video, and digital evidence submitted for forensic analysis or redaction

Review audio, video, and digital evidence for confidential information that is required to be redacted pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 10-7-504 "Confidential Records" before release and perform redactions as necessary

Coordinate the delivery of a copy of redacted file(s) to the appropriate requestor for release

Assist technical forensic examiners in conducting forensic analysis of audio, video and digital evidence

Assisting with the maintenance and upgrade of audio, video and digital equipment and software

Maintain logs of hours spent on redaction of audio, video, and digital evidence, as well as maintain the evidence tracking log and case file/log associated with said evidence

May testify to the collected evidence in trials, depositions, and hearings

Qualification

Digital evidence analysisAudio/video technologyEvidence chain of custodyForensic analysisRedaction of confidential informationActive ListeningCritical ThinkingTime Management

Required

Education Equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and two (2) years of experience in audio, video, and/or digital technology

Be a citizen of the United States or have the ability to legally work in the United States

Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation

Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority

Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority

Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check

Have no conviction for a felony or have not been discharged under dishonorable, bad conduct, or general other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces

Have the ability to obtain and retain any required security clearances

Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position

Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license

Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction as required by the hiring agency or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course(s)

Ability to lift light loads of approximately 50 pounds or less

Pass a vision and hearing examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position