VIDEO RETRIEVAL SPECIALIST, T

Nature of Work

Please be advised that this is a Full-Time Temporary position. Specialized and technical work in collecting, retrieving, analyzing, organizing and presenting video evidence gathered from digital devices including, but not limited to: computers, cell phones, televisions, CCTV, and cameras.

Essential Functions

Work involves retrieving videos for investigative units and/or public records requests, preparing video for playback via editing, redacting, splicing, and/or enhancing, logging all requests and maintaining records of all video evidence, and maintaining the security and confidentiality of all files contained in the video lab. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written instructions and work may be reviewed, in process or upon completion, by a superior. Duties include, but are not limited to: furnishing video evidence in response to investigations and/or public records requests to department members and other agencies, as directed; preparing video evidence for playback by enhancing imagery, editing for time/subject, creating side-by sides, and/or using different methods to achieve optimal results; recording all inquiries and requests for video evidence, as well as all changes made to original footage for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of evidence; maintaining files of video evidence information and chain of custody; preserving confidentiality of files and information, as required; monitoring video lab equipment to ensure proper functionality and assisting with the installation of necessary software and hardware for processing video evidence; preparing reports of work completed, ongoing, and pending; contributing to specialized reports regarding evidence, intelligence, and/or crime statistics; appearing in court to provide testimony on behalf of the department, as necessary; performing other related work, as required.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 60 college credits and two (2) years experience retrieving and processing video footage. Video editing experience is preferred. A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and be maintained valid while employed in the classification. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience. SPECIAL NOTE: Must be willing to work evenings, nights and weekends, as needed.

Documentation Requirements

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a transcript showing a minimum of 60 college credits or its equivalent. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.
3. Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

* Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by: An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR A recognized Professional Organization For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.