Forensic Science Examiner Digital Forensic Unit - FP
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Security
Data Security
The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Forensic Science Examiner 1 for the Division of Scientific Services, Digital Forensic Unit.
Position Highlights- Full‑time, 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday).
- On‑site position in Meriden, CT.
- Excellent health and dental coverage
- A generous retirement plan
- Paid time off
- A healthy work‑life balance
As a Forensic Science Examiner (1) you will work within the Digital Forensic Unit, conduct full‑process examinations, and collaborate with lab professionals, forensic science examiners, and law enforcement partners. Your responsibilities include:
- Examining submitted evidence and completing written and electronic documentation.
- Performing forensic analysis of electronic media, including cellphones and computers.
- Preparing comprehensive reports and providing explanations and interpretations of results.
- Testifying in court as an expert witness.
- Performing related duties as required.
Training will cover evidence examination, documentation, digital forensic techniques, and related tasks. Additional detailed duties are listed in the Examples of Duties section below.
About UsDESPP protects and improves the quality of life for all Connecticut residents by providing public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services. The Division of Scientific Services supports local, state, and federal agencies with forensic expertise. The Retirement New instrumentation and digital forensic work is focused on electronic evidence.
Applicant Information- State employees:
Two most recent performance evaluations and a completed CT-HR-13 form. - Non-stated employees:
Two professional references (name, email, phone) and a completed CT-HR-13 form. Unofficial transcript(s) also required. - Background investigation will include fingerprint, state and federal criminal history, and reference checks. Successful completion is required for employment.
- Additional documents may be requested: cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, lic.
Trigger - Complete the Criminal Convictions addendum before submission.
Six (6) years of experience in forensic analysis of evidentiary material.
Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed- College training in forensic science or related field may substitute up to 4 years of experience for a Bachelor's degree.
- Master’s degree may substitute for an additional 1 year of experience.
- Ph.D. may substitute for the full experience requirement.
- Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program may also serve as a substitute.
- Experience in forensic analysis of electronic media, including cellphones and computers.
- Experience interpreting electronic data.
- Experience analyzing electronic data using extraction software.
- Experience using filters to sort data.
- Experience recognizing digital file types and researching players or metadata.
- May be required to work flexible hours.
- May be required to travel.
- Background investigation and reference check mandatory before certification.
- Verification of references and factual information is required.
- May be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.
- Examines submitted evidence and completes a written description.
- Photographs evidence.
- Removes trace materials from evidence for analysis in criminalistics and identification.
- Conducts complex criminalistic forensic analysis using wet chemistry methodologies and instrumentation such as gas chromatography, ultravio‑elective spectrophotometry, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, Fourier‑transform infrared spectroscopy, emission spectrography, liquid thin‑layer and column chromatography, electrophoresis, scanning electron microscopy, polarized light microscopy, alternate light sources, photographic equipment, and computer technology.
- Assists in reconstruction of crime scene.
- Conducts forensic identification in documents, firearms, and latent…
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