IT Investigation Support Specialist - Digital Forensics | Fachkraft für IT-Ermittlungsunterstützung (m/w/d) – Digitale Forensik –
Der Landrat als Kreispolizeibehörde Euskirchen
Job Summary
This role involves critical work in digital forensics, focusing on the investigation, securing, and evaluation of various data carriers using modern forensic software. The specialist will be responsible for recovering and preparing data from mobile devices, developing custom data solutions, and establishing technical investigation standards. A key aspect is providing technical support for IT investigations, including on-site searches and operations, often outside regular hours. The position requires strong analytical and conceptual thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is an impactful role contributing to public safety, offering a modern work environment, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development within a public service setting.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Communication Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a comparable field; OR completed vocational training as an IT Specialist or IT Assistant; OR technical employee with technical training and proven relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in a relevant technical field (for those without specific degrees)
- Experience with data investigation, securing, and evaluation
- Experience with forensic software and manual data recovery techniques
- Experience in developing custom data solutions and technical investigation methods
- Experience in creating and updating IT investigation and forensics standards
- Experience in installing, configuring, and updating securing and evaluation systems
- Experience in documenting data security/preparation measures for legal use
- Experience in providing technical support for IT investigations and operations
Languages
Additional
- Valid driver's license (Class B for passenger cars) required. High psychological and physical resilience due to potential on-site investigations. No criminal record or pending criminal/investigation proceedings.