Forensic Analyst

Salary : $43,151.07 - $66,854.71 Annually
Location : Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 10th Street, Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-00000085
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for performing a variety of professional, analytical, and technical work involving computer forensics.

• Performs acquisitions, examinations, and analysis on digital evidence.
• Consults with Attorneys, Court Investigators, and Police Officers on cases.
• Analyzes and presents reports on cell tower records of evidentiary value.
• Completes thorough reports and provides guidelines on digital evidence findings.
• Presents expert testimonies on digital evidence for criminal trials and proceedings.
• Assists Investigators with legal processes for acquiring targeted digital data.
• Creates copies of digital evidence for Investigators.
• Assists Police Officers and Investigators with technology related problems.
• Researches forensic tools, software, and programs to augment investigations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of digital forensics practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems and programs, software, and technology devices.
• Knowledge of both the state of Georgia and City of Columbus, Georgia laws.
• Skill in analyzing data and report writing.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Windows, Office Suite.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment.
• Skill in problem solving, decision making, and making recommendations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements


Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of computer forensics, usually interpreted to require two years of related experience. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.


Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
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