Cyber Crime Unit Investigator Intern

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

St. Joseph County Government - South Bend, IN

Part-time - Intern

South Bend, IN

About the position

The Investigator position within the Cyber Crimes Unit is designed for current undergraduate college students who are interested in gaining practical experience in digital forensics and cyber security. This part-time internship allows students to work on active criminal cases, assisting law enforcement and legal professionals in the investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes. Students will learn essential skills in digital analysis, evidence handling, and legal processes while being sworn in to have law enforcement powers during their tenure.

Responsibilities

• Assists law enforcement officers by conducting digital forensics for active case investigations.
• Assists federal and state prosecutors by conducting digital forensics for criminal case prosecutions.
• Assists federal and state defense attorneys by conducting digital forensics for criminal case defense.
• Conducts evidence intake, chain of custody, and recording.
• Prepares search warrants.
• Applies case facts to appropriate state and Federal laws.
• Makes court appearances and testimony, if needed.
• May conduct research on technology and digital analysis topics.
• Extensive writing of warrants, reports, and other papers.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen (Per Indiana Code 36-8-3.5-12)
• Basic knowledge of computers, mobile devices, and online social networking sites
• Basic research knowledge
• Excellent writing, critical thinking, and creative thinking skills
• Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Willingness to work with subject matter that may be disturbing
• Willingness to submit to an advanced background check
• High school diploma or HSE.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in cyber security and digital forensics
• Experience with digital analysis tools

Benefits

• Paid internship at a starting rate of $15.00 per hour
• Flexible working schedule based on academic commitments
• Opportunity to gain law enforcement powers during the internship
• Exposure to real-world digital forensics and cyber crime investigations
• Potential for increased pay based on proficiency and certifications