Body Worn Camera Technician

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Body Worn Camera Technician provides non-enforcement, administrative, technical support and services to the Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program. The position has a primary responsibility for fulfilling public records requests and video redaction. Assigned responsibilities require a timely and professional response.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience in documentation and record keeping, inventory systems, meeting and dealing with the public and other customer relations
Two (2) years of experience in the use of personal computers and copying software including: database experience with entries, retrievals, and maintenance of data files
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to prioritize work and functions to perform multiple tasks and to adapt to rapidly changing situations
Ability to build positive relationships and rapport with other team members within the work place, the division, the department and across all departments
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to make quick, reasonable, and effective decisions and to determine the proper course of action to be taken
Ability to follow moderately complex verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both verbally and in writing, under normal, stressful, and/or emergency situations
Ability to assess workload and determine appropriate course of action, establish and maintain control over situations as they develop, and to make pro-active, informed decisions concerning routine operational functions
Ability to operate computers and be able to learn new software and hardware
Ability to communicate and express procedures and techniques clearly, concisely, and effectively in both written and oral form
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered
Must be able to effectively use legal and department knowledge including: Demonstrating working knowledge of laws, codes and legal procedures in all areas of law enforcement and property evidence
Testifying in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police department
Demonstrating working knowledge of state, federal and department policies, regulations, and procedures as they pertain to the redaction and release of video evidence
Maintaining current knowledge of accepted department procedures and conduct
Keeping current on laws, relevant legal opinions and the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act
Participating in all required training
Adhering to an exemplary code of conduct while on or off duty in dealing with other department members, as well as the City and public
Functioning effectively within the prescribed chain of command
Responsible to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, while providing appropriate public service and interaction, including: Using appropriate oral and written communication to provide relevant information and explanations
Maintaining appropriate courtesy while with the public
Providing assistance and appropriate referrals
Presenting a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance and demeanor
Preparing effective written reports, memos, activity logs, etc.
Demonstrating effective oral communication skills with the public and other members of the department
Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed.
Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions.
The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Must be able to operate general office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, printers, body worn cameras and docking stations. Must be able to operate a handcart.
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for: Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and carts
Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Video editing and redacting experience.
Knowledge of the Central Square records management and computer aided dispatch systems.
Prior experience with the records redaction function under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.
Video editing and redacting experience preferred
Possess knowledge of the Central Square records management and computer aided dispatch systems preferred
Extensive knowledge of operation of body worn camera equipment and software, data processing and office equipment including desktop and laptop computer, printer, facsimile, copy machine, as well as equipment and current computer programs to access and utilize body worn camera video; video redaction techniques; ability to process public and intra agency video record requests preferred
Have prior experience with the records redaction function under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act preferred
Ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere that provides citizens and employees with accurate information; excellent customer service and human relations skills which supports the City’s and department’s mission’
Ability to demonstrate considerable knowledge of body worn cameras and their relationship to law enforcement operations

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include performing a variety of digital and media related tasks of average difficulty related to the City's storage, release and redaction of body worn camera digital media and other related sources
Prepares, scans and purges documents and files in compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and public records law; ensures compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, general orders, rules, regulations, and standards; ensures maintenance, availability, confidentiality, and release of records to authorized individuals per established guidelines; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations
Processing daily intake of body worn camera evidence
Maintaining accurate computerized and written records/files of all body worn camera evidence
Assuming responsibility for chain of custody, storage and final disposition of all body worn camera evidence
Reviewing and redaction of any body worn camera video in accordance with the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act
Maintaining and inspecting all equipment
Maintaining a safe and secure environment to ensure evidence is not altered, lost, stolen or damaged
Providing information and assistance to police department staff and the public
Ensures all body worn camera recording footage is properly cataloged and can be easily accessed and cross-referenced with case files
Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives, anticipates problems, is proactive, plans ahead, and displays a willingness to assume extra responsibilities and projects
Reviews recordings and modify, when appropriate, to ensure the privacy and safety of victims and innocent bystanders are protected
Assists prosecutors in ensuring that all discovery requests pertaining to body worn camera videos are honored
Assists with quality assurance of body worn camera audit functions
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, or other programs
Facilitates customer feedback through multiple response mechanisms
Prepares reports and correspondence when required
Performs general clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into a computer, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or prepares outgoing mail/packages, or receiving incoming mail
Performs other duties as assigned and related work as required
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Ability to plan work, organize tasks; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public; prepare and present clear and concise reports both orally and in writing; maintain records using a variety of source materials; understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; adapt to developed software for future technology as required by the job.
Secondary responsibilities may include maintaining inventory, technology based tasks, training and deployment.