Digital Evidence and Discovery Technician

Digital Evidence and Discovery Technician

Job ID: 108170

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service

• Professionalism

• Integrity

• Respect

• Individual accountability

• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, March 9th, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $64,128.88 - $81,115.31

Hourly Pay Range: $30.831194 - $38.997744

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month

• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8e. This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.

• 8 hours of sick accrued per month

• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• A Choice of Dental Plans

• Robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Longevity pay

• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

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http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Are you passionate about criminal justice?

• Do you have exceptional organization and communication skills?

• Do you have the ability to solve problems independently?

• Are you able to work with sensitive, graphic imagery and information that may be emotionally disturbing while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism?

If you answered "yes" to the questions above, please read on!

The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office is seeking a motivated, collaborative individual with strong communication and organizational skills to join the Criminal Unit as a Digital Evidence & Discovery Technician. This role requires the ability to complete high volume, time sensitive work assignments in a fast paced environment while maintaining accuracy and careful attention to detail.

If you are selected for this position, you will be responsible for identifying, requesting, logging, and redacting digital evidence for criminal cases, compiling and sending discovery materials to defense attorneys and pro se defendants, providing trial assistance to Deputy District Attorneys, and other work as assigned. The digital evidence that you will be responsible for handling includes sensitive and confidential visual and audio media, documents, photos, and other materials collected by law enforcement. The discovery of these materials will require your careful attention to detail, application of technical knowledge, ability to accurately track and invoice discovery packets. Additionally, you will provide trial preparation assistance for homicides and highly publicized cases, including creating exhibits and making redactions to digital evidence using specialized software.

As an employee of the Clackamas County District Attorney's office, which plays a role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, you are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in your personal life that could reflect on the Department.

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Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position, including experience in all of the following:

• Case management

• Working with sensitive and confidential information

• Applying knowledge of legal principles, concepts, systems, processes, and terminology

• Establishing priorities and managing workload with minimal supervision

• Researching information, tracking, compiling, and monitoring data, and/or maintaining records in databases, spreadsheets or paper filing systems

• Providing customer service and/or responding to customer inquiries

• Working with external parties to provide services, clarify, problem solve and/or obtain additional information

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position, including experience in all of the following:

• Case management

• Working with sensitive and confidential information

• Applying knowledge of legal principles, concepts, systems, processes, and terminology

• Establishing priorities and managing workload with minimal supervision

• Researching information, tracking, compiling, and monitoring data, and/or maintaining records in databases, spreadsheets or paper filing systems

• Providing customer service and/or responding to customer inquiries

• Working with external parties to provide services, clarify, problem solve and/or obtain additional information

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a digital evidence management system such as Axon

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience editing or redacting digital files such as videos, audio recordings, or photographs

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience using specialized software programs for redaction of digital files such as videos, audio recordings, or photographs

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience applying legal concepts to redact sensitive information, including financial or personal information

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience analyzing, compiling, and delivering discovery materials in a legal setting

• Knowledge of legal time constraints and deadlines related to criminal proceedings

• Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) Certification

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/f4f343bb-579a-4e6f-a936-e790625d51d5

• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check

• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673

Post-Employment Requirements:

Within 60 Days of Hire:

• Possession of Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification

• Commission as a Notary Public

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE | We are searching for someone who:

Values Public Safety and has the desire to contribute to making Clackamas County a safer and healthier place to live. By joining our team, you will have a direct impact on bringing justice to victims and upholding the rule of law through you and your teams' contribution to meet the business needs in support of the Deputy District Attorneys. Our employees are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct, and ethical decision making while on the job, and maintaining those same high standards when taking actions in your personal life that could reflect upon the District Attorney's office.

Demonstrates a Commitment to Public Service through Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust in your work.

Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of Deputy District Attorneys, Judges, Court Personnel, Policy Agencies, Community Members and Co-Workers.

Honors Confidentiality in compliance with privacy laws and in accordance with the District Attorney's Office standard practices and procedures.

Possesses Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills by demonstrating the ability to clearly communicate in a professional and organized manner with variety of individuals inside and outside the organization.

Serves as a Change Agent who manages and leads change effectively and supports innovation.

Engages in Self-Management as evidenced by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve the individual's own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks and personnel.

Puts Ethics into Action by holding himself or herself to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior.

TYPICAL TASKS

Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: https://public.powerdms.com/CCOR/documents/2524222.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Cases involving charges related to homicide and violent crime involve processing visual and audible digital evidence that may emotionally disturbing.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office is required by state law to represent the state in felony prosecutions, misdemeanor prosecutions, grand jury proceedings, mental commitment hearings, child support actions, family abuse prevention hearings, and juvenile delinquency and dependency hearings.

http://www.clackamas.us/da/

Guiding Principles:

To honor diversity and to treat all persons with respect.

To involve victims and community partners in creating an effective and responsive department. To strive to be innovative leaders in the field of criminal justice.

To honor victim's rights and interests throughout all phases of the justice system; to invite victim's participation in determining how to meaningfully address harm.

To foster open communication and team work in a supportive work environment. To demonstrate ethical and honest behavior in all that we do.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f

https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter

mailto:LRoberts2@clackamas.us

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6942279

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