State of Tennessee
DIGITAL FORENSIC TECHNICIAN - 01072026-73998
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 01/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/20/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $3,595.00 - $5,380.00
Salary (Annually): $43,140.00 - $64,560.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Jackson, TN
Department: Safety and Homeland Security
Location of Position(s) to be Filled: Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Highway Patrol Division, Madison County
More Information: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/MemoHiringProcessDuration.pdf
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications Education Equivalent: graduation from a standard high school and two (2) years of experience in audio, video, and/or digital technology.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Course work credit received from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a yearly basis to a maximum of two years (e.g., 45 quarter hours may substitute for one year of the required experience). 15 semester hours (or 22.5 quarter hours) must be in an area concentrated in Computer Science or 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 your 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.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview Under general supervision, receives, analyzes, tracks, and/or redacts video, audio and digital evidence and responds to requests for department records related to administrative, operational, civil and criminal matters within required deadlines established by state law.
Distinguishing Features An incumbent in this classification is responsible for the archiving and distribution of audio, video and digital media evidence for use in trial and investigations, retrieving surveillance video, as well as entering audio, video, and digital material into a digital evidence database, and scanning legacy photographic formats for still and digital images. The Digital Forensic Technician collects and archives digital media evidence for investigative purposes and testifies to the collected evidence in trial. Proprietary video file formats are also converted to a universally playable format for use in investigations, trial, and public records requests. The Digital Forensic Technician is also responsible for processing requests for law enforcement and criminal justice entities, copying digital evidences to portable storage devices all while maintaining proper evidentiary chain of custody protocols in accordance with Tennessee Public Records Law.
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.
Assist 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.
Competencies
Action Oriented
Composure
Dealing with Ambiguity
Dealing with Paradox
Decision Quality
Ethics and Values
Functional/Technical Competency
Integrity and Trust
Interpersonal Savvy
Learning on the Fly
Peer Relationships
Presentation Skills
Self-Development
Knowledge
Clerical
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Skills
Active Learning
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Equipment Selection
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Writing
Abilities
Auditory Attention
Depth Perception
Finger Dexterity
Glare Sensitivity
Hearing Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Visual Color Discrimination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer/Scanner
Copy Machine
Audio, Video and Digital Evidence Equipment
Projector
Calculator
Cell Phone
Automobile
TN Driver Standards
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
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Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 01/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/20/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $3,595.00 - $5,380.00
Salary (Annually): $43,140.00 - $64,560.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Jackson, TN
Department: Safety and Homeland Security
Location of Position(s) to be Filled: Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Highway Patrol Division, Madison County
More Information: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/MemoHiringProcessDuration.pdf
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications Education Equivalent: graduation from a standard high school and two (2) years of experience in audio, video, and/or digital technology.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Course work credit received from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a yearly basis to a maximum of two years (e.g., 45 quarter hours may substitute for one year of the required experience). 15 semester hours (or 22.5 quarter hours) must be in an area concentrated in Computer Science or 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 your 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.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview Under general supervision, receives, analyzes, tracks, and/or redacts video, audio and digital evidence and responds to requests for department records related to administrative, operational, civil and criminal matters within required deadlines established by state law.
Distinguishing Features An incumbent in this classification is responsible for the archiving and distribution of audio, video and digital media evidence for use in trial and investigations, retrieving surveillance video, as well as entering audio, video, and digital material into a digital evidence database, and scanning legacy photographic formats for still and digital images. The Digital Forensic Technician collects and archives digital media evidence for investigative purposes and testifies to the collected evidence in trial. Proprietary video file formats are also converted to a universally playable format for use in investigations, trial, and public records requests. The Digital Forensic Technician is also responsible for processing requests for law enforcement and criminal justice entities, copying digital evidences to portable storage devices all while maintaining proper evidentiary chain of custody protocols in accordance with Tennessee Public Records Law.
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.
Assist 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.
Competencies
Action Oriented
Composure
Dealing with Ambiguity
Dealing with Paradox
Decision Quality
Ethics and Values
Functional/Technical Competency
Integrity and Trust
Interpersonal Savvy
Learning on the Fly
Peer Relationships
Presentation Skills
Self-Development
Knowledge
Clerical
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Skills
Active Learning
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Equipment Selection
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Writing
Abilities
Auditory Attention
Depth Perception
Finger Dexterity
Glare Sensitivity
Hearing Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Visual Color Discrimination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer/Scanner
Copy Machine
Audio, Video and Digital Evidence Equipment
Projector
Calculator
Cell Phone
Automobile
TN Driver Standards
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
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