Specialized and technical work in collecting, retrieving, analyzing, organizing and presenting video evidence gathered from digital devices including, but not limited to: computers, cell phones, televisions, CCTV, and cameras.
Work involves retrieving videos for investigative units and/or public records requests, preparing video for playback via editing, redacting, splicing, and/or enhancing, logging all requests and maintaining records of all video evidence, and maintaining the security and confidentiality of all files contained in the video lab. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written instructions and work may be reviewed, in process or upon completion, by a superior.

Furnishes video evidence in response to investigations and/or public records requests to department members and other agencies, as directed.
Prepares video evidence for playback by enhancing imagery, editing for time/subject, creating side-by sides, and/or using different methods to achieve optimal results.
Records all inquiries and requests for video evidence, as well as all changes made to original footage for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of evidence.
Maintains files of video evidence information and chain of custody. Preserves confidentiality of files and information as required.
Monitors video lab equipment to ensure proper functionality and assists with the installation of necessary software and hardware for processing video evidence.
Prepares reports of work completed, ongoing, and pending. May contribute to specialized reports regarding evidence, intelligence, and/or crime statistics.
Appears in court to provide testimony on behalf of the Police Department.
Performs other related work as required.

A minimum of 60 college credits and considerable two (2) years experience retrieving and processing video footage. Video editing experience is preferred. A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and be maintained valid while employed in the classification.

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Must be willing to work evenings, nights and weekends, as needed.

1. Proof of education in the form of 60 college credits.
Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts must be submitted. Submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.

To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or its equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree or higher.

2. Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.