Police Digital Media Technician

Short Description: 

The Town of Castle Rock has an outstanding opportunity for a Police Digital Media Technician. This position provides complete case files of discoverable materials to the District Attorney’s Office and duplicates digital media as requested, in accordance with the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) and Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA). They will perform duties in a manner consistent with the stated values of the organization.

Detailed Description:

The Town of Castle Rock has received numerous awards and recognition as being one of the safest communities in Colorado as well as national recognition as one of the best places to live and raise a family. Would you be interested in working in this nationally recognized department? The Town of Castle Rock has an excellent opportunity for a Digital Media Technician to join the Police Department.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Liaisons with Police Records and Dispatch personnel to create case files of discoverable materials for specific state charges. Provides the case file through the eDiscovery portal to the District Attorney’s Office.

• Duplicates digital media to include Body-Worn Cameras, In-Car Videos, photographs, and audio files (telephone, radio, etc.) as requested by Investigators, the District Attorney’s Office, Defense Attorneys or the general public. Ensures media is provided in accordance with CORA and CCJRA.

• Edits footage from various recording devices to redact protected information and images prior to public release.

• Extracts detailed evidence obtained from audio and video media sources to assist investigative efforts.

• Operates and maintains agency related audio-visual and related electronic equipment and software.

• Creates compilation videos from various media sources to create a coherent complement to raw DVR footage.

• Testifies in criminal or civil court or other public hearings to verify the integrity of evidentiary data collected or protocols followed for collection and redaction in order to authenticate such media.

• Determines and troubleshoots unknown video and audio file types utilizing in-house and online resources to determine how to view and run files.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:  High School Diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in criminal justice, media technology, or a related field

Experience: One (1) year experience in creating case files of discoverable materials as they relate to state traffic and criminal charges; or one (1) year experience in related digital media duplication work; or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience

Licenses and/or Certifications: Valid Driver's License required for travelling to court and hearings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the discovery requirements as outlined in Rule 16 of the Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure.

• Knowledge of and ability to appropriately apply CORA and CCJRA to release of Police media.

• Working knowledge of digital media duplication theories and practices. 

• Working knowledge of Windows based computers and applications.

• Working knowledge of police liability issues. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.

• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, organizations and individuals. 

• Ability to effectively implement philosophies, methods, policies and procedures that will assist in the achievement of Department goals. 

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State of Colorado and Town laws.

• Ability to work well with others and independently without direct supervision.

• Visual and hearing ability to identify relevant audio and video footage in the performance of duties.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work for long periods of time
• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

 Work Environment:

• Work primarily in a clean, comfortable environment

 Equipment Used:

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, fingerprint analysis, polygraph and psychological exam prior to commencing employment.

This opportunity is set to close on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. 

The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.