Albuquerque, New Mexico
Public Safety Investigator (DPS #18358)
Job details
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $56,930 - $85,405/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- careers.share.nm.gov
About this role
Salary
$27.37 - $41.06 Hourly
$56,931 - $85,396 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C7
Posting Details
Why does the job exist?
Conduct highly technical analyses and procedures in the collection, processing, preservation and presentation of digital evidence to assist law enforcement; act as a technical expert within the department regarding Computer Forensics; prepare detailed reports of investigations and analysis; assist prosecuting attorneys with trial preparation to coordinate digital evidence presentation; make court appearance and give testimony relating to cases; and deploy into the field to locate digital evidence at crime scenes and search warrant services.
How does it get done?
Act as subject matter expert, make determinations and recommendations regarding appropriate items to be seized based on search warrant particulars and relevant case law. Compose reports on findings from digital evidence extraction and analysis. Put together all relevant case information in easy to understand format.
Present the case to prosecutors and defense teams for mandatory, pretrial defense interviews. Present case in trial and respond to questions regarding findings. Collect, preserve, label, catalog and store evidential items for presentation in criminal proceedings in accordance with legal standards.
Who are the customers?
Ideal Candidate
Communicate well in both verbal and in writing with a wide variety of people.
Great work ethic and comfortable working in a team setting.
Be aware of NMSP computer systems, policies, and procedures.
Training or experience in Computer forensics, cell phone extractions, and digital video retrieval.
Experience in working and analyzing any of the data listed above.
Minimum Qualification
Employment Requirements
In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire.
This position is designated as safety-sensitive and is subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements. A pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required as a condition of employment. Employees occupying safety-sensitive positions are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and Department policy.
Working Conditions
Candidates will be subject to call outs. They must have or be able to obtain a New Mexico driver's license in order to receive a certification to drive a state vehicle upon employment.
Working in a law enforcement environment and exposure to law enforcement investigations and crime scene.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Lt. Nathan Searle, 505-503-5794 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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