Digital Forensics Aide

Job description

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. Position Overview: The Department of Investigation is actively seeking a Cyber Investigations College Aide Intern to join our dynamic team. In this role, he/she will play a vital part in supporting a range of confidential investigations. They will be exposed to hands-on experience retrieving, reviewing, and analyzing digital evidence from diverse electronic devices. These devices can include laptops, desktop computers, servers, mobile devices, tablets, and CCTV systems. They will also gain unmatched experience in establishing and maintaining the chain of custody for digital evidence, logging and securing property, aiding in computer-related search warrants, and collaborating closely with a dedicated team of investigators and consultants to advance our investigative efforts. They will also work alongside the Agency's Cyber Investigation Unit, which is responsible for leading CyberSecurity related investigations as well as conducting Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) research for investigative staff. Aid in CyberSecurity related investigations Assist in recovery and analysis of digital evidence Conduct social media research in connection to active investigations Aid staff in the maintenance of evidence and chain of custody If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A). To Apply: All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to and search for the specific Job ID # 808208. Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount. COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209 For Assignment Level I: Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school. For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications. SPECIAL NOTE Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.