Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position will be housed in one of the following counties:  Sacramento, or Stanislaus County.

This is a Peace Officer position subject to P.O.S.T. requirements. Performs forensic analysis of computers, mobile devices, hard drives, servers, and other digital media to recover deleted, encrypted, or damaged data. Uses specialized software and tools to extract, analyze, and preserve digital evidence in accordance with the best practices and legal standards. Documents all investigative actions and maintain accurate chain-of-custody records for all evidence. Participates in operations and search warrants to seize digital devices and systems related to criminal investigations. Prepares detailed forensic reports outlining the findings, methods, and procedures used in forensic analysis. Ensures that documentation is thorough and accurate for submission to courts, legal terms, or other requesting agencies. Works with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as private sector partners, to share information and collaborate on cybercrime investigations. Participates in task forces, conferences, and professional networks to advance knowledge and improve collaborative efforts against cybercrime. Trains other law enforcement personnel on the basics of digital evidence handling and preservation. Serve as an expert witness in court, explaining forensic processes and findings in a clear and understandable manner to judges, injuries, and attorneys. Works with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to share information and collaborate on investigations. Ensures that all forensic activities comply with applicable state and federal laws, including search and seizure laws (e.g., Fourth Amendment Considerations), Privacy regulations, and evidentiary standards.

Applicants must pass a background investigation, and psychological and medical examinations in accordance with any State hiring restriction prior to hire.  If you are interested in this position, you must submit to the address indicated below, the following:

• Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678)
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• College transcripts if using education as a means to meet the minimum qualifications

You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit all required documents; see Required Application Package Documents below.  For information on this position, please call the Hiring Unit Contact listed below.

Desirable qualifications: ability to collect and use forensic data to identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data to provide answers to investigative questions.

This position will be filled as one year Limited-Term, Full Time if the selected candidate needs to complete the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements.  Upon successful completion, the incumbent will be appointed as Permanent, Full Time.  If the selected candidate has already met POST requirements through a basic academy, then they will be appointed Permanent, Full Time upon hire.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

• Selected candidate will be required to participate in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program.
• This is a sensitive position and may be subject to substance testing.  

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. 

U sing the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age.  Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.  Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/17/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV - ASD - HRB - Talent Acquisition

Attn: JC-490831

2415 First Avenue, MS E678

Sacramento , CA 95818

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV - ASD - HRB - Talent Acquisition

JC-490831

2415 First Avenue, MS E678

Sacramento , CA 95818

Place in the “MS E678 Drop Box” located at the 1st Floor Lobby.

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees.  These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

• Benefits summary –
• Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System –
• Benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service –
• Job descriptions and pay scales –

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Larry Shoup
(951) 590-3896

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights and Resolution
(916) 657-7553

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Job Application Package Checklist

Contrary to the "How To Apply" and "Alternate Application Process" sections of this job posting, the Job Application Package Checklist is not required. However, applicants must submit all Required Application Documents identified under the "Application Instructions" section by the final filing date.

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