Job Description

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world \xe2\x80\x93 ready to
thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. Department or School Site INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT VACANCIES The current vacancies are on the Student Safety Investigation Team, the Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Inspector General. There is one current vacancy in the Student Safety Investigation Team. The Student Safety Investigation Team (SSIT) performs administrative investigations involving matters of alleged misconduct by District employees that adversely impacts students. The other vacancy is in the Office of General Counsel within the Business and Government Legal Services team in the Public Records


Act (PRA) Unit and related to legal matters. The PRA Unit is responsible for processing and responding to all requests for records under Public Records Act and for legal holds related to litigation matters. The third vacancy is in the Office of Inspector General\xe2\x80\x99s Investigations
Unit. The Investigations Unit conducts investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse to safeguard District resources, programs, and operations. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR SSIT The ideal candidate possesses the technical ability to find, extract, and recover electronic data, including that which has been deleted, erased, fragmented, hidden, or encrypted. S/he communicates investigative findings clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. S/he has experience with digital forensic software including Nuix, Blackbag Technologies, Axiom, eDiscovery, and Encase. The ideal candidate has work experience in settings that address matters of child abuse and/or student safety. S/he displays strong interpersonal skills and maintains a respectful rapport with others. S/he is able to remain open-minded and unbiased while considering and offering constructive feedback. The candidate is able to work efficiently and independently, with direction, to produce accurate, timely, and thorough reports of findings. S/he engages in opportunities to stay current with advances in technology and software. Finally, the candidate commits to preserving integrity and confidentiality in all aspects of investigations. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR PRA UNIT (Office of General Counsel) The ideal candidate has experience in conducting forensic searches, investigations, and/or e-discovery using Microsoft platforms and other digital discovery and forensics tools. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting searches for relevant and responsive emails and other electronic files and documents, and determining the most appropriate and efficient method of collecting, maintaining, and securing such materials. S/he communicates the results of such searches and investigations clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. S/he displays strong interpersonal skills and maintains a respectful rapport with others. S/he is able to remain open-minded and unbiased while considering and offering constructive feedback. The candidate is able to work efficiently and independently, with direction, to produce accurate, timely, and thorough reports of findings. S/he engages in opportunities to stay current with advances in technology and software. Finally, the candidate commits to preserving integrity and confidentiality in all aspects of investigations.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR INVESTIGATIONS UNIT (Office of Inspector General) The ideal candidate has experience analyzing computer forensics and corresponding computer media to secure and recover data as digital evidence during an investigation related to white collar crime. S/he must determine the most appropriate method of collecting and protecting original evidence, and recovering deleted, erased, hidden and encrypted messages that are crucial to an investigative case. This may include making arrangements to perform these duties outside of regularly scheduled work hours. In addition to their technical knowledge of extracting digital data to be used as evidence, the ideal candidate provides technical knowledge to investigators and attorneys, and prepares various media containing evidentiary and supplemental exhibits recovered from each examination for review by investigators, police agencies, attorneys, and the courts. S/he must have the capacity to testify in court as an expert witness with prepared materials to present in a court of law. Due to the nature of this occupation, the ideal candidate must maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality during investigations. The ideal candidate will have a law enforcement background, along with E-Discovery knowledge pertaining to corporate investigations, or security forensics. S/he understands what an Investigator needs, and what drives an investigation on a case-by-case basis, in order to spearhead crucial data gathering techniques and methods, using software such as Nuix, Blackbag Technologies, Axiom, eDiscovery, and Encase, to gather the necessary information to make a valid conviction. Project A Digital Forensic Investigator performs and may lead specialized computer forensics by performing hardware, software, and virtual analyses of digital evidence and prepares reports, recommendations, and provides expert testimony. Benefits Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. Job Duties/Responsibilities A Digital Forensic Investigator performs the following duties:

• Conducts digital forensic investigations and scientific analysis of digital

evidence to assist District investigators and/or management on student


safety issues, fraud, collusion, and/or conflicts of interest.

• Prepares technical reports detailing the evidence retrieval process and

comprehensive final forensic reports detailing the results of the forensic investigation for investigators, prosecutors, and/or management.

• Maintains a digital laboratory and assists in updating as necessary.

• Collects and receives digital devices and maintains the chain of

evidence by safely storing evidence and documenting the collection and storage of that evidence.

• Disassembles , examines, and identifies computer systems, hardware

components, and operational conditions of digital evidence subject to forensic analysis.

• Determines the most appropriate method of protecting original evidence

and recovering deleted, erased, hidden and encrypted digital evidence.

• Assists in assembling, configuring, modifying, testing, maintaining, and

preparing computers, digital forensics, and network equipment to support the continued operational use of digital devices.

• Dismantles and rebuilds damaged equipment in order to recover lost

data as needed.

• Acquires forensic copies (mirror images) of original digital evidence

using forensic hardware and software methods.

• Traces URL (Internet) activity, websites visited, history logs, timelines,

downloads and manipulations of data.

• Prepares formal materials for presentation in a court of law and testifies

as an expert witness.

• Assists investigators and/or management officials by providing

technical knowledge and assisting in field investigations.

• Preserves, extracts, analyzes and compiles electronically stored

information in response to litigation-related E-discovery requests and Public Records Act (PRA) requests received by the District, in
conjunction with the District\xe2\x80\x99s PRA Unit and other stakeholders.

• Identifies and recommends computer systems hardware, software, and

forensic tools and components to be procured for forensic investigation use.

• Develops and maintains forensic investigation procedures and guides.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

To view the complete class description, visit us at www.lausdjobs.org Minimum Requirements The entrance qualifications for Digital Forensic Investigator are as follows: EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university preferably with a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in computer science, information
technology, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent is


met. NOTE: You MUST upload your degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your degree) or official transcripts to your candidate profile, under \xe2\x80\x9cattachments.\xe2\x80\x9d EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience using current computer forensic hardware, software, and methodologies to conduct digital forensic examinations preferably regarding criminal, civil, serious policy violations and/or child exploitation cases. SPECIAL NOTES:

• A Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), Certified Computer

Examiner (CCE), Mobile Forensics Certified Examiner (MCFE) certification or comparable certification must be obtained within the probationary period.

• Employees in the class are subject to call at any hour.

All employees must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and must be able to provide verification of their vaccination status as part of the hiring and onboarding process prior to an official offer of employment to any District site; this includes current employees who are being promoted to a new job class. Employment Selection Process The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of one or more of the following: Technical Writing Project and Technical Interview. After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process. This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the on-line application. In your application you may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. Additionally, please attach your unofficial college transcript demonstrating you meet the EDUCATION requirement (refer to the Minimum Requirements section). If you have any questions regarding this position or the assessment process, please contact the analyst-in-charge, Jacqueline Nevarez, j.nevarez@lausd.net. Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren\'t accidentally placed into your


spam/junk e-mail folder. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the \'My LAUSD Career\' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org Application Process DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION? Please visit www.lausdjobs.org and click on "help desk service request form" located to the left of the Quick Links. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information. Additional Posting Information The eligibility list for this recruitment will be established for six (6) months. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.