Photographer, Senior

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is seeking a skilled photographer to support its Forensic Digital Imaging Section. The role calls for intermediate to advanced photography experience and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in studio and field settings. The photographer will use professional imaging software and lighting techniques, document forensic evidence, and support investigative and legal processes. On-the-job training in forensic photography will be provided. This is an onsite, full-time, regular Civil Service position with full benefits and eligibility for overtime. The employee is expected to work in person; individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor. The position participates in an on-call rotation for after-hours and emergency response.

Requirements

Three years of journey-level experience in professional technical photography and photographic laboratory experience, or an Associate’s degree in Technical Photography, Commercial Photography, or comparable education, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Intermediate to advanced photography experience and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in studio and field settings.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Camera Raw.
Experience with studio lighting, off-camera flash, and on-location lighting setups.
Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation.
Must have a Washington State Driver’s License.
Must participate in responding to emergency situations.
Must be able to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods.
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must work with potentially toxic or hazardous chemicals and in close proximity to high voltage.
Must work outdoors in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Versatile experience in studio, event, portrait, or commercial photography.
Comfort with problem-solving in different photography shoot environments and working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality photographic services supporting SPD projects, personnel, and community events.
Capture professional images in studio, field, and controlled lighting environments using appropriate lighting and technical setups.
Process, organize, and prepare digital images using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Camera Raw within a professional workflow.
Capture latent fingerprints and other forensic evidence in laboratory settings and at crime scenes.
Employ specialized lighting and forensic techniques to document evidence while maintaining chain-of-custody and data-integrity protocols.
Support investigative and legal processes by fulfilling discovery requests and producing photomontages.
Adhere to established standard operating procedures and maintain proficiency through required training and certifications.
Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and emergency response.
Perform additional duties as needed to support the Photo Unit.