Digital Video Evidence Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness. Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities. Then this might be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Digital Evidence Technician, working with the City of Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate will review, copy and redact digital footage from body-worn cameras. Under basic supervision, provides support for Digital Evidence Unit operations for the Yuma Police Department (YPD); reviews, copies, redacts, and disposes digital footage to ensure compliance with state laws and YPD policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Review digital media; enters relative data into YPD database and maintains statistics. Creates copies of digital media for official department business to include public records requests, copies for prosecutorial processes, internal reviews, redacting, etc. Categorizes digital evidence using the crime type; disposes of digital evidence after its retention is completed.

Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and/or replaces the body-worn camera (BWC) and in-car video units and components (cameras, docking stations, etc.). Trains officers on current policy and the proper use of BWC and in-car video units. Trains and provides technology support for BWC and in-car video equipment

Coordinates with YPD IT/Axon Technical Support regarding Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) related issues. Redacts digital media for distribution to the courts, media and public to comply with discovery mandates, subpoenas and local, state and federal laws. Testifies and presents evidence in court as needed.

Enters relative data into YPD database and maintains statistics; prepares comprehensive reports. Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience Guidelines High School diploma or GED; and one year of customer service and computer software experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred. Must pass a polygraph and background check.

Knowledge of: Camera Equipment and Applications. Computer Equipment and Computer Software. Local, state and federal laws governing public records release information and evidence retention guidelines.

Principles of adult learning, teaching and presentation skills. Basic accounting, bookkeeping and record-keeping methods and procedures. Skill in: Maintaining accurate records and generating special and periodic reports.

Following and communicating verbal and written instructions. Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. Constructing detailed, well-structured reports.

Critical thinking and advanced problem-solving techniques. Preservation of digital evidence. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.

Additional technical training and certifications may be required for some incumbents, including Arizona/National Crime Information Centers (ACIC/NCIC). PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a standard office environment with prolonged work hours in front of a computer. Required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.