What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimedia Technician 2025 position at St Johns County Sheriff's Office?
Primary Purpose
This position supports SJSO public relations, media relations, mass communications, and production initiatives by implementing and managing the development of strategic video, audio, graphics, and other forms of digital media.
Education and Qualification Requirements
equivalent on-the-job training
Physical Environment
Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and assignment and is required of all Agency personnel.
The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements
EFFECTIVE:
History: Change from Digital Relations Officer to Multimedia Technician
This position supports SJSO public relations, media relations, mass communications, and production initiatives by implementing and managing the development of strategic video, audio, graphics, and other forms of digital media.
Education and Qualification Requirements
- Four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university (graphic design, digital media, production, web-based technologies, or journalism related education is preferred); a combination of education and experience related to the position may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Proficient/experienced in Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design/video editing programs (Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, Lightroom, After Effects, Express, Canva, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and advanced computer skills
- Must be able to comprehend, speak, and write the English language
- Basic knowledge of general office equipment
- Produces, edits, and coordinates photographic, video techniques, and graphic design projects processes for SJSO social media pages, website, presentations, studio productions and other agency multimedia initiatives
- Performs multimedia pre-production, production and post-production including conceptualizing, pitching, scripting, storyboarding, filming/recording, editing, color-correction, captioning and distributing final products
- Researches and identifies multimedia concepts in support of SJSO goals and objectives
- Assists in tracking, monitoring, and communicating news relevant to SJSO operations
- Assists with response to media and public inquiries by communicating accurate and timely information
- Maintains a working knowledge of multimedia and production industry trends and techniques, and establishes professional contacts within the industry
- Performs field photography and videography in direct support of SJSO initiatives and events, including (but not limited to) press conferences, new hire ceremonies, programs, activities, award ceremonies, and special teams demonstrations
- Due to the complexity of the law enforcement mission, other duties may be assigned as needed
- Report directly to supervisor
- Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
- Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
- Process/compile/disseminate record/public record information as directed by approving authority in accordance with lawful requirements
- Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to Staff and co-workers
- Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)
- General Public
- Employees
- Occupations which require a combination of basic scientific or technical knowledge and manual
equivalent on-the-job training
Physical Environment
- Work is primarily in an office environment
- Normal business hours apply; however, hours are subject to vary and overtime may be necessary including nights, holidays, and weekends
- Remains on-call to respond after hours if required to
- Sit for long periods
- See at normal range or with accommodations
- Hear at normal level or with accommodations
- Speak understandably
- Manual dexterity
- Ambulate independently
- Recognize colors
- Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 50 lbs.
Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and assignment and is required of all Agency personnel.
The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements
EFFECTIVE:
History: Change from Digital Relations Officer to Multimedia Technician
