Job Description

The Bronx District Attorneys Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Technical Investigations Bureau is comprised of the Digital Forensic Laboratory and the Video Laboratory. The Video Lab is responsible for recording homicide, police-involved shooting and serious felony crime scenes as well as recording suspects' statements. The Video Lab collects video surveillance at crime scenes, and duplicates, edits and prepares content for ADAs to use during grand jury presentations and at trial. The Technical Investigations Bureau is seeking video technicians. Under supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Video Technicians will be responsible for providing 24-hour, 7 day a week support to Assistant District Attorneys investigating homicides and other serious felonies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respond to crime scenes, police precincts, hospitals and other pertinent locations at the request of the District Attorney

Record on videotape crime scenes and statements by defendants and witnesses and preserve and maintain them for use as evidence in court

Retrieve surveillance footage, preserve and maintain this media for use as evidence during trial and create duplications for discovery purposes

Perform tasks related to NYPDs Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program deployment, including downloading, duplicating, editing, and redacting BWC footage

Provide the District Attorneys Office with technical support for courtroom presentations to audio/video recordings redactions

Create duplications, and/or perform edits

Play any audio/video tapes and disks that become evidence, as well as clarifications to overcome acoustic and visual problems in courtrooms.

All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) years of experience in the TV/Video industry

Bachelors degree preferred, or a High School diploma/GED

A valid New York State drivers license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is preferred and must be maintained for the duration of employment

Familiarity and experience with: Video and Photo Editing, Video Playback, Disc Duplication, File Conversion, MS Office, Surveillance Footage Retrieval a Plus

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads.

Familiarity with a wide spectrum of Computer and Video/Photo Editing technology

Able to carry 60 lbs. of equipment.

Superior Computer Skills are required.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.