Body Worn Camera Administrator

Prince George's County Government • Upper Marlboro, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Body Worn Camera Technician Z (Public Safety Audio & Video Rec Tech Z) position grade Z21, in the Bureau of Professional Accountability/ Planning, Research, CALEA Division. This position assists the Office of the Sheriff with managing body worn camera and in-car (MVR) equipment, the assignment of the devices, replacing worn/and or damaged equipment, assists with training the officers who wear and or use them and assist in the maintenance of body worn camera and in-car systems. This consists of managing all aspects of digital multimedia collected by body worn cameras and in-car to include receiving, cataloging, redacting, and maintaining custody of audio/video evidence collected and stored in a digital format. Under general supervision, incumbents apply procedures and techniques for the duplicating, editing and converting of audio and video materials and the use of various software packages and hardware for the preparation of documents, recordings, and graphics. Selected candidates assigned to this class are expected to work independently, within established legal guidelines, policies and procedures, applying knowledge and exercising judgment and initiative. Personal contact with individuals occurs daily.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience utilizing audio and video recording equipment to edit and extract data
• Must be willing to be an essential employee
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Previous public safety or local government experience.
• At least (3) years of Axon Ecosystem experience (BWC, MVR, Taser, Records, Redaction)
• Minimum of (1) year of Panasonic I-Pro system experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative oversight and maintenance of the body-worn camera program.
• Responds to inquiries from department/agency personnel, courts, outside public safety agencies or the public regarding digital evidence.
• Reviews digital evidence, records and related documents for redaction and dissemination in compliance with agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations, federal, state, and local statutes and public records laws.
• Duplicates digital and analog media for use in trial support and discovery using high-speed duplicators and computer systems including all forms of media such as DVDs, CDs, flash drives and other related devices or media.
• Collaborates and consults with public safety agencies, the State's Attorney's Office (SAO), and the Office of Law (OOL) regarding the legality of information releases, the existence of records, record interpretation, and case preparation.
• Oversees asset management and inventory control of body worn camera, in-vehicle camera systems, and related Axon devices.
• Assigns and maintains an inventory of body-worn equipment (cameras, docking stations, cables, etc.), and its components.
• Coordinates installations of and provides front-line support for body worn and in-car cameras.
• Monitors body worn and in-car camera systems to ensure operating efficiently and to identify system failures.
• Assists end-users with troubleshooting basic technical equipment issues.
• Serves as a liaison with information technology staff about resolving hardware, software, and equipment issues.
• Serves as a liaison with vendors and assists with the testing of new or updated body-worn camera equipment.
• Conducts agency training programs by serving as an instructor or facilitator.
• Participates in training that improves professional knowledge, skills, and abilities designed to facilitate agency goals and objectives.

Benefits

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED