What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Evidence Technician position at City of St. Joseph?
JOB TITLE: Video Evidence Technician
DEPARTMENT: Police
DIVISION: Support Services
SALARY: $21.42307/hr $44,560.00 annually
CLOSING DATE: February 20, 2025
Job Summary/Scope
Provides software support for the Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) & In-Car Video (ICV) systems. This involves reviewing BWC videos, redacting the video for Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) and Missouri Sunshine Law requests. The technician will also assist the Public Network Systems Administrator with basic IT support on Police Department radios, computers, and other equipment as time allows. No supervisory responsibilities. Minimal budgetary responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DEPARTMENT: Police
DIVISION: Support Services
SALARY: $21.42307/hr $44,560.00 annually
CLOSING DATE: February 20, 2025
Job Summary/Scope
Provides software support for the Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) & In-Car Video (ICV) systems. This involves reviewing BWC videos, redacting the video for Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) and Missouri Sunshine Law requests. The technician will also assist the Public Network Systems Administrator with basic IT support on Police Department radios, computers, and other equipment as time allows. No supervisory responsibilities. Minimal budgetary responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides support for BWC & ICV Systems & software. This includes working with the department’s vendor(s) to maintain system and equipment updates.
- Maintains the video management system.
- Reviews the video for procedural compliance.
- Reviews and redacts video for FOIA and Sunshine Law requests.
- Works with prosecutors on providing access to video for prosecutions.
- Assists with basic IT on police department computers as needed.
- Assists with programming and software updates for Police Department radios as needed
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all other related duties assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge the technical aspects of a variety of computer related equipment is preferred.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with users of varying degrees of expertise.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, word, outlook & excel.
- Law enforcement background preferred but not required.
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
- Ability to think logically to solve problems.
- Ability to multitask
Material and Equipment Directly Used
Daily use of personal computers, printers and software programs.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Requires good vision and typing skills. Most work is performed in an office setting with a controlled environment, and occasional exposure to elements when dealing with squad car cameras and computer systems. A job can require long hours working at a computer terminal. Occasionally lifts 10 to 20 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested and approved by the appropriate supervisor, consistent with City personnel policies.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or closely related field preferred.
Passing of a drug screening is required prior to the appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
Salary : $44,560
