Digital Evidence Specialist

Police Department Body Camera Program

Salary is based on experience and/or qualifications, and is subject to negotiation This position is part of the Police Department's Body Camera Program, performing various specialized, administrative and non-law enforcement functions. This position entails maintaining and issuing the physical body-camera and associated equipment, receiving, managing and maintaining multiple forms of digital evidence in compliance with discovery laws, public disclosure laws, public records retention laws and the adopted policies and procedures of the Police Department. The employee will be processing public records requests, including video/audio redacting, to ensure compliance with public disclosure and privacy laws. NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Maintains the body-worn camera and associated equipment for warranty and other manufacture services
• Receive, manage, and maintain digital evidence in compliance with public disclosure, retention and privacy laws specific to such evidence
• Creates and verifies proper event category designations and retention schedules for storage of digital evidence. Identifies and corrects improperly categorized or labeled digital evidence
• Processes public records requests as required by Florida Public Records Disclosure Laws in compliance with public record exemptions and privacy laws
• Train users in the proper use, care, calibration, performance and equipment protocols, including the evidence management system. Update users of any changes, updates, or revisions in software, equipment and policy
• Receives, maintains, and downloads digital formal statements. Transfers said statements for transcription and ensure the prosecution/investigating parties receive the finalized product
• Receives, manages and maintains 911 and police radio dispatch records in compliance with public disclosure and retention laws
• Networks with multiple agencies including, but not limited to, the State Attorney's Office, the City Attorney's Office, the Broward County Digital Evidence Unit, as well as other investigating agencies
• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions and/or solutions
• Researches, creates and submits digital case filing packets to the State and City Attorney's Offices.
• Assists prosecutors in ensuring that all discovery requests are fulfilled
• Ability to cope with objectionable images/language and disturbing situations (e.g. crime scenes)
• Assists management with special projects; completes work detail forms on completed projects
• Performs information technology related tasks as directed
• Performs related work as required

Job Requirements, Preferences & Work Environment

Job Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
2. Experience working in a County or City Law Enforcement agency: preferably (3) years in a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Public Safety Aide (PSA), or Law Enforcement capacity.
3. One (1) year performing clerical work. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
4. Working knowledge of Florida Public Records laws.
5. Candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, prior to employment.
6. If claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.

Preferences:

1. Experience working two or more years in a Digital Evidence unit.
2. Experience with video redaction and video editing.
3. Ability to be exposed to graphic content

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The work requires the ability to exert minimal but not constant physical effort and will involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 25 pounds), visual perception and discrimination, and the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How To Apply & Supplemental Information

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.