Digital Evidence & Discovery Technician (District Attorney's Office)

Digital Evidence & Discovery Technician (District Attorney's Office)

Job ID: 107084
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $59,925.25 - $75,798.22

Hourly Pay Range: $28.810215 - $36.441450

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Are you passionate about serving your community?
• Do you have experience working with sensitive and confidential information?
• Are you able to work with graphic and sensitive imagery and other information that may be emotionally disturbing, while remaining calm, maintaining composure and professional demeanor?
• Do you have exceptional communication skills?
• Do you have the ability to solve problems independently?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered "yes" to the questions above, please read on!

The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office is seeking a motivated, collaborative individual with strong communication and organizational skills to join the Criminal Unit team as a Digital Evidence & Discovery Technician. This role requires the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize work assignments, while maintaining excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

If you are selected for this position, you will be responsible for providing E-Discovery and trial assistance that includes tracking requests and collecting, compiling and processing a variety of electronic evidence types including audio and visual media, documents and photos. You will perform the full scope of digital evidence work and apply knowledge and expertise to give direction and/or find solutions for questions and issues involving digital evidence. Collection activities includes the review for and requesting of outstanding items, and the receiving, inventorying and cataloging of submitted items. Your work will also consist of producing copies of digital evidence for release to defense attorneys, and invoicing as necessary. In this role you will assist in a full scope of trial preparation for homicides and highly publicized cases. Additionally, you will provide critical support to Deputy District Attorneys with preparation of digital evidence for all cases scheduled for trial. Preparation of digital evidence for trial requires the use of specialized software and may require the redaction of protected and/or sensitive information.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing customer service over the phone and in person
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with sensitive and confidential information
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in positions that required strong organizational skills
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience establishing priorities and managing workload with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of legal principles, concepts, systems, processes and terminology
• Working knowledge of methodology, concepts and principles of criminal procedure
• Basic knowledge of methods and techniques of legal research and investigation

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience providing customer service over the phone and in person
• Completed specialized education and/or training in legal arts, commonly found in a Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate or a degree program OR possession of a Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certificate
• Experience applying knowledge of legal terminology, various guidelines, and local, state and federal court rules and administrative procedures applicable to criminal litigation, E-Discovery processing, and Oregon Administrative Rules and Uniform Trial Court Rules
• Experience preparing legal instruments and digital and electronic evidence/exhibits
• Knowledge of legal time constraints and deadlines related to criminal proceedings
• Knowledge of methods and procedures of E-discovery and trial
• Experience identifying, evaluating and extracting pertinent information from a wide variety of documents and computerized sources
• Experience using software programs, including specialized software for redaction of digital evidence
• Experience preparing legal documents in compliance with District Attorney's Office standards and court/legal requirements
• Experience redacting sensitive information, including financial or personal information

Pre Employment Requirements

• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check

Post Employment Requirements

Within 60 Days of Hire:

• Possession of Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification
• Commission as a Notary Public

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
We are searching for someone who:

Values Public Safety and has the desire to contribute to making Clackamas County a safer and healthier place to live. By joining our team, you will have a direct impact on bringing justice to victims, and upholding the rule of law through you and your teams' contribution to meet the business needs in support of the Deputy District Attorneys. Our employees are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct, and ethical decision making while on the job, and maintaining those same high standards when taking actions in your personal life that could reflect upon the District Attorney's office.

Demonstrates a Commitment to Public Service through Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust in your work.

Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of Deputy District Attorneys, Judges, Court Personnel, Policy Agencies, Community Members and Co-Workers.

Honors Confidentiality in compliance with privacy laws and in accordance with the District Attorney's Office standard practices and procedures.

Possesses Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills by demonstrating the ability to clearly communicate in a professional and organized manner with variety of individuals inside and outside the organization.

Serves as a Change Agent who manages and leads change effectively and supports innovation.

Engages in Self-Management as evidenced by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve the individual's own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks and personnel.

Puts Ethics into Action by holding himself or herself to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior.


TYPICAL TASKS

Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Digital Evidence & Discovery Technician


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of: Legal principles, concepts, systems, processes and terminology; methodology, concepts and principles of criminal procedure; English composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation; preparation of legal instruments, and digital and electronic evidence/exhibits; general care and operation of office equipment including specialized software/equipment, and their functions and capabilities; interpersonal communication skills and customer service techniques; legal time constraints and deadlines related to criminal proceedings; methods and procedures of E-discovery and trial; legal ethics; basic methods and techniques of legal research and investigation; notary processes and procedures.

Skill to: Understand and apply various guidelines at the Federal, State and local level for E-Discovery processing; determine appropriate methods and techniques for extracting data from digital evidence; identify, evaluate and extract pertinent information from a wide variety of documents and computerized sources; understand and apply legal terminology and local, state and federal court rules and administrative procedures applicable to criminal litigation, Oregon Administrative Rules and Uniform Trial Court Rules; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; utilize software programs including specialized software for redaction of digital evidence; prepare legal documents complying with District Attorney's Office standards and court/legal requirements; maintain sensitive and confidential information; organize and prioritize work to meet timelines; accurately redact sensitive information including financial or personal information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement personnel, clients, victims, witnesses, court officials and other agency personnel, other County staff and the public.


WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires involvement in cases with charges related to homicide and violent crime including processing visual and audible digital evidence that may emotionally disturbing.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note: This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office is required by state law to represent the state in felony prosecutions, misdemeanor prosecutions, grand jury proceedings, mental commitment hearings, child support actions, family abuse prevention hearings, and juvenile delinquency and dependency hearings.

Learn more about Clackamas County District Attorney's Office

Guiding Principles:

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  To honor diversity and to treat all persons with respect.
  
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  To involve victims and community partners in creating an effective and responsive department. To strive to be innovative leaders in the field of criminal justice.
  
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  To honor victim's rights and interests throughout all phases of the justice system; to invite victim's participation in determining how to meaningfully address harm.
  
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  To foster open communication and team work in a supportive work environment. To demonstrate ethical and honest behavior in all that we do.
  

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter
LRoberts2@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107084&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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