Salary: $75,296.00 - $109,137.60 Annually
Location : 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: 2021-POLICE FORENSIC SERVICES
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt

Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Police Department, Forensic Services Section is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Digital Forensic Senior Examiner. This is a regular full-time, salaried, exempt position with benefits. The work schedule for this position may be a 4/10, 5/8, or 9/80 schedule, which may include on-call and weekend and nighttime callouts outside of normal work hours. The position is subject to a one (1) year probationary period.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You will be required to perform investigative duties to support the Police Department within the Forensic Services Section through forensic collection, recovery, processing, preservation, analysis, storage, maintenance, and/or presentation of digital evidence. The successful candidate must be able to do the following:

• Applies criminal justice and legal protocols, follows all related agency policies and exercises technical expertise in conducting forensic examinations on items of evidence that may contain or conceal digital evidence, including child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
• Assists sworn officers with identifying, collecting, recovering, processing, preserving, and maintaining the integrity of digital and multimedia evidence using industry standards and tools.
• Assists with maintaining and monitoring the forensic server and digital forensic network.
• Accurately document their work in notes and written reports, participate in defense interviews, and testify in court as a witness in criminal trials.
• Attend job-related training; training may be held in-house, in state, or out of state, may span a week or more in length, and may necessitate travel.

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When Assigned to the Chandler Police Department

Our ideal candidate is a skilled digital forensic examiner who can perform independent analyses within a laboratory setting, under the supervision of a Forensic Scientist Supervisor. In this key investigative role, you should demonstrate the ability to handle complex analyses while effectively managing additional responsibilities.
Minimum qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and
• Must possess at least 2-years of experience in computer forensics, mobile forensics, forensic audio/video analysis, or related discipline and
• Must obtain and maintain Arizona DPS Terminal Operator Certification Level A within six (6) months of hire and
• Must possess a valid Driver License with acceptable driving record and,
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Completion of the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) through IACIS or an equivalent certification.

Supervision

Work is performed under the supervision of a division supervisor or manager. This position does not supervise others.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Resume and College Transcript Submission
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Spark Hire Virtual Interview (depending on number of applications received)
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Evaluation
• Interview with Chief of Police

Work Schedule

The work schedule for this position may be a 4/10, 5/8, or 9/80 schedule, which may include on-call and weekend and nighttime callouts outside of normal work hours.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check, polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please
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The Digital Forensic Senior Examiner position requires that you possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related field. Do you currently possess a degree as described above?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above question, briefly describe your level of education as indicated above. Be sure to include specific details about your education such as degree type and academic area of study. If you do not have additional education, please describe equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
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The Digital Forensic Senior Examiner position requires that you possess at least 2 years' experience in computer forensics, mobile forensic, forensics audio/video analysis, or a related discipline. Do you currently possess at least 2 years' experience as described above?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above, briefly describe your prior work experience in computer forensics, mobile forensics, forensics audio/video analysis, or a related discipline. Be sure to include specific details about this experience including the duration that you performed this work, where you worked, and any relevant work-related experience at an accredited laboratory. If you do not have this experience, write 'N/A' in the space below.
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The Digital Forensic Senior Examiner position requires that you possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Do you have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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The Digital Forensic Senior Examiner position will consider applicants who may possess certifications related to computer forensics, mobile forensics, forensics audio/video analysis, or a related discipline. Do you currently possess certifications as listed above?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the above, briefly describe your certifications in computer forensics, mobile forensics, forensics audio/video analysis, or a related discipline. Be sure to include specific details about how long ago you earned the certifications and where you received them. If you do not possess any certifications, write 'N/A' in the space below.
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