Body Worn Camera Technician

Job Description

The Body Worn Camera Technician provides non-enforcement, administrative, technical support and services to the Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program. The position has a primary responsibility for fulfilling public records requests and video redaction. Assigned responsibilities require a timely and professional response.

Salary: $25.53 - $34.47 Hourly

Job Summary

The Body Worn Camera Technician provides non-enforcement, administrative, technical support and services to the Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program. The position has a primary responsibility for fulfilling public records requests and video redaction. Assigned responsibilities require a timely and professional response.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in documentation and record keeping, inventory systems, meeting and dealing with the public and other customer relations
• Two (2) years of experience in the use of personal computers and copying software including: database experience with entries, retrievals, and maintenance of data files
  
  

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
  
  

AND

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Preferred

• Video editing and redacting experience.
• Knowledge of the Central Square records management and computer aided dispatch systems.
• Prior experience with the records redaction function under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.
  
  

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Video editing and redacting experience preferred
• Possess knowledge of the Central Square records management and computer aided dispatch systems preferred
• Extensive knowledge of operation of body worn camera equipment and software, data processing and office equipment including desktop and laptop computer, printer, facsimile, copy machine, as well as equipment and current computer programs to access and utilize body worn camera video; video redaction techniques; ability to process public and intra agency video record requests preferred
• Have prior experience with the records redaction function under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act preferred
• Ability to prioritize work and functions to perform multiple tasks and to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Ability to build positive relationships and rapport with other team members within the work place, the division, the department and across all departments
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to make quick, reasonable, and effective decisions and to determine the proper course of action to be taken
• Ability to follow moderately complex verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both verbally and in writing, under normal, stressful, and/or emergency situations
• Ability to assess workload and determine appropriate course of action, establish and maintain control over situations as they develop, and to make pro-active, informed decisions concerning routine operational functions
• Ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere that provides citizens and employees with accurate information; excellent customer service and human relations skills which supports the City’s and department’s mission’
• Ability to operate computers and be able to learn new software and hardware
• Ability to communicate and express procedures and techniques clearly, concisely, and effectively in both written and oral form
• Ability to demonstrate considerable knowledge of body worn cameras and their relationship to law enforcement operations
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered
  
  

Essential Functions

• Must be able to effectively use legal and department knowledge including:
• Demonstrating working knowledge of laws, codes and legal procedures in all areas of law enforcement and property evidence
• Testifying in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police department
• Demonstrating working knowledge of state, federal and department policies, regulations, and procedures as they pertain to the redaction and release of video evidence
• Maintaining current knowledge of accepted department procedures and conduct
• Keeping current on laws, relevant legal opinions and the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act
• Participating in all required training
• Adhering to an exemplary code of conduct while on or off duty in dealing with other department members, as well as the City and public
• Functioning effectively within the prescribed chain of command
• Responsible to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, while providing appropriate public service and interaction, including:
• Using appropriate oral and written communication to provide relevant information and explanations
• Maintaining appropriate courtesy while with the public
• Providing assistance and appropriate referrals
• Presenting a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance and demeanor
• Preparing effective written reports, memos, activity logs, etc.
• Demonstrating effective oral communication skills with the public and other members of the department
• Performs tasks related to body worn camera evidence storage and retrieval, chain of custody, and redaction including:
• Primary responsibilities include performing a variety of digital and media related tasks of average difficulty related to the City's storage, release and redaction of body worn camera digital media and other related sources
• Prepares, scans and purges documents and files in compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and public records law; ensures compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, general orders, rules, regulations, and standards; ensures maintenance, availability, confidentiality, and release of records to authorized individuals per established guidelines; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations
• Processing daily intake of body worn camera evidence
• Maintaining accurate computerized and written records/files of all body worn camera evidence
• Assuming responsibility for chain of custody, storage and final disposition of all body worn camera evidence
• Reviewing and redaction of any body worn camera video in accordance with the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act
• Maintaining and inspecting all equipment
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment to ensure evidence is not altered, lost, stolen or damaged
• Providing information and assistance to police department staff and the public
• Ensures all body worn camera recording footage is properly cataloged and can be easily accessed and cross-referenced with case files
• Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives, anticipates problems, is proactive, plans ahead, and displays a willingness to assume extra responsibilities and projects
• Reviews recordings and modify, when appropriate, to ensure the privacy and safety of victims and innocent bystanders are protected
• Assists prosecutors in ensuring that all discovery requests pertaining to body worn camera videos are honored
• Assists with quality assurance of body worn camera audit functions
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, or other programs
• Facilitates customer feedback through multiple response mechanisms
• Prepares reports and correspondence when required
• Performs general clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into a computer, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or prepares outgoing mail/packages, or receiving incoming mail
• Performs other duties as assigned and related work as required
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance
• Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.
• Ability to plan work, organize tasks; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public; prepare and present clear and concise reports both orally and in writing; maintain records using a variety of source materials; understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; adapt to developed software for future technology as required by the job.
• Secondary responsibilities may include maintaining inventory, technology based tasks, training and deployment.
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is constantly performed indoors.
• Primarily sedentary office work in a multi-level secure facility.
• Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed.
• Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions.
• The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, printers, body worn cameras and docking stations. Must be able to operate a handcart.
• Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:
• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and carts
  

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