Electronic Surveillance Technician

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform skilled technical work in the operation, design, and construction of specialized electronics equipment used in surveillance, security, and operations in a law enforcement setting.

Requirements

• Two years of field experience as an electronic repair technician, surveillance officer, or surveillance technician for a police or governmental agency, or a related field.
• Equivalent to the completion of a two-year course in electronics.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a police or governmental agency is desirable.
• A college degree, certificate, or relevant course work in Criminal Justice, Milestone Video Management System, Video Management Systems, and/or Computer Networking.
• Current or past experience with a law enforcement agency.
• Computer training and/or hands-on experience with handling complex hardware and software issues.
• Experience specifically with Milestone Video Management System of at least two years.
• Milestone Certified Integration Technician (MCIT) Certification.
• Experience with Axis surveillance cameras and/or completion of the Axis Communications Network Video Fundamentals & Certification Course.
• Knowledge of best practices for networking, network routing, network infrastructure, switch hierarchy, switches, routers, radios, surveillance cameras, and port forwarding.
• Knowledge of best practices for fiber, fiber splicing, fiber connectors, and ethernet connections.
• Knowledge of case law relevant to surveillance cameras, search and seizure privacy concerns.
• Good knowledge of overt and covert investigative methods and operations for surveillance cameras.
• Experience in Project Management and organizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience preparing technical, analytical, and/or narrative reports and other written materials involving large scale projects.
• Experience with delegating, assigning, and escalating tasks.
• Knowledge of LVMPD organization and policies.
• Knowledge of LVMPD Technical and Surveillance Section (TASS) responsibilities.
• Experience working with outside vendors in planning, purchasing equipment, tracking, and coordinating.
• The ability to be an informal leader and good team member.
• The ability to perform in a small cohesive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operation, design, and construction of specialized electronics equipment used in surveillance, security, and operations in a law enforcement setting.

Benefits

• The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement.
• All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.
• Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree