Real Time Crime Specialist

Performs virtual directed patrol duties in alignment with planned crime prevention strategies, crime trends and emerging crime conditions; performs real-time monitoring and research using video cameras, open source media, sensor technologies, and various software applications and databases at the City of Pittsburgh, Bureau of Police, Real Time Crime Center; relays information between police officers, dispatch, specialized units, law enforcement partners, community stakeholders and other communication tools; tracks and assesses police activity.

Department:  Public Safety/Bureau of Police
Salary:  $52,874  per year.
Union: Non-Union.
Union Bid Form: None required. 
Civil Service Classification:  Non-competitive. General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.  Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. 
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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE:  Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh.  Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh. 

Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time experience operating emergency communications equipment or video surveillance equipment, preferably in law enforcement agency, security or public safety setting.  (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or GED.  (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
• EQUIVALENCY:  Education/training may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above).  The Total Qualifying Requirement is three (3) years.  (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).  You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written:  None required for this position.
• Performance:  None required for this position.
• Medical:  None required for this position. 

• Exemplifies the Bureau rules and regulations, both on and off duty.
• Proactively monitors and researches real-time camera footage and other electronic data for public safety issues, criminal activity, and suspicious situations from various device locations.
• Relays information between officers, and dispatchers, specialized units, and emergency operations centers.
• Monitors and records police information as well as significant local, national, and international events; researches and confirms suspect warrants and criminal history; conducts various database checks; examines open source information including social media; and provides updates of all source information to affected personnel.
• Maintains automated and manual logs; records, and files as required.
• Attends briefings and meetings to obtain information on daily activities and pertinent information related to crime and homeland security.
• Maintains situational awareness regarding law enforcement and homeland security issues; remains current on emerging topics, trends, and technologies as they relate to electronic research and surveillance; attends related seminars, lectures, and other training and development activities.
• Manages, processes, and converts various types of data to include video recordings from multiple camera sources; identifies and catalogs noteworthy information; and produces various end products.
• Collects and documents facts during an event, and maintains activity logs and other documentation while in a law enforcement setting.
• Provides surveillance and research support to sworn personnel; receives direction regarding related objectives met.
• Provides recommendations on methods and procedures when appropriate; provides training and technical support regarding electronic research and surveillance technologies.
• Communicates with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies on surveillance and video research evidence.
• Performs a variety of recording keeping, filing, indexing, and other general clerical work.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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Salary : $46,975 - $52,874