Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

1. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

2. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Human Exploitation Rescue Operative Child Rescue Corps Program HERO Corps Program Partners

3. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

4. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Overview FIELD INTERNSHIP DUTIES: • Conduct full range of computer forensics activities • Participate on scene at search warrants for triaging and/or previewing of suspect media for use by investigators/interviewers. • Prepare detailed written reports outlining forensic findings for investigators/prosecutors • CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING RECEIVED: • 3 weeks - Training at Oak Ridge National Lab • 7 weeks - Computer Forensics/Child Exploitation • Investigation training at HSI C3 • * ComptiaA+ Certification • * EnCaseComputer Forensic I training • * AccessDataBootCamp training • 10-month (unpaid) - Field Training Internship • within HSI field offices

5. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Successes & Challenges • Program Successes: • Support by ICE Senior Leadership and HSI Field Office personnel • HERO’s provided marketable/transferable computer forensic skills • Employment Opportunity for 100% of HEROs completing inaugural program • Interest by Federal, State and Local Agencies to hire future graduates • Program Challenges: • Unpaid internship (keeps some applicants away) • Funding for only 1 class a year • Support of the HERO once in the field (financial, health, home) • Meeting the increased interest in hiring

6. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) 2014 - HERO Class • January/February 2014--: Recruitment by SOCOM for 2nd HERO Class • April 2014----------------: Computer screening test / Interviews • May 2014-----------------: Top Secret Clearance process • August 2014--------------: ORNL Training • September/October 2014: 7 Weeks Computer Forensic Training at HSI C3 • October 2014 – July 31, 2015: Internship within HSI field offices • August 2015 ---------------: HEROs ready for Employment

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