Digital Evidence Specialist

Skilled technical position that involves reviewing, categorizing, associating, redacting, and creating case files of videos, pictures, and other digital evidence maintained within the Digital Evidence Management (DEM) system for sharing internally and to fulfill State Attorney Office (SAO) and public records requests (PRR). Other job tasks may include providing clerical support to the Digital Evidence Management Supervisor, assisting with training, and providing technical support, issuance, and basic repair of BWC equipment. 

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Digital Evidence Management Supervisor. Performance is evaluated through observation, oral/written reports, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.

• Review Body Worn Camera (BWC) videos to ensure proper classification, association, included information, and quality
• Prepare and provide case files of BWC videos and pictures for sharing internally and to fulfill State Attorney’s Office (SAO) requests
• Receive and process public records requests of digital files contained in the DEM system
• Review public records requests to ensure items requested are available for release and no longer part of an active investigation
• Create case files and redact BWC videos/pictures in compliance with Florida State Statute and ACSO policy for public records requests
• Follow federal, state, and ACSO policies and procedures regarding the dissemination of digital files/evidence and information
• Participate in formal training and/or in-service training for BWC users
• Maintain proficiency in computer systems and equipment
• Assist deputies, detectives, and investigators with trouble shooting issues and provide assistance in navigation of the DEM syste

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the position.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma / GED	Required
Associate's Degree or better	Preferred

Preferred Major(s): Communications, Video Production, Computer technology, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, or other related fields

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Two (2) or more years of work experience using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and graphic creation/photo editing software
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of work experience
• Experience with graphic creation/photo editing software preferred

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

• Current, valid Florida driver license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit for long periods
• Stand for brief periods
• Look at a computer screens for long periods
• See and hear at a normal range/level
• Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Ambulate independently
• Lift/carry 20 pounds
• Push/pull light loads
• Bend and squat
• Manual dexterity

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to work overtime

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with administrative working hours – Monday through Friday with all agency designated holidays off. Working hours can vary at the discretion of the Public Information and Community Services Division (PICSD) Commander, the PICSD Administrative Lieutenant, and the DEM Supervisor. Extended daily work hours may be required for special investigative needs. Considerable time spent using a computer. Noise level is moderate.

• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Skilled in the preparation and presentation of written and/or graphic reports
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information learned in the workplace
• Ability to write in a clear, concise, accurate, and well-organized manner
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the ACSO administration, co-workers, other agencies, and the general public
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner and meet quality standards specified by the supervisor
• Ability to associate related information for creation and dissemination of case files to appropriate personnel, bureaus, and/or agencies
• Ability to “think outside of the box,” in addition to being able to apply that thought process to job functions

Salary : $42,352 - $67,706