Legislation Details

File #: 26-5009    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Position Status: Passed
File created: 7/21/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action: 8/6/2026
Title: Request for approval of a Digital Forensics Specialist II position effective August 8, 2026 for the Digital Forensics Unit.
Attachments: 1. Revised Form 3441 requesting one new Digital Foresnics Specialist II eff 8-8-2026.pdf
Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Position

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Digital Forensics Specialist II position effective August 8, 2026 for the Digital Forensics Unit.
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Background and Discussion:
A Forensic Technician IV is needed for the examination of electronic devices including computers, mobile devices, and other digital data storage media. The position is needed to keep up with the advanced pace of technology without relying on expensive third-parties.


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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

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