Redaction Specialist

Maricopa County • Madison, AZ

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About The Position

The Redaction Specialist reviews and redacts law enforcement body-camera footage, listens to and edits transcriptions, and uses audio/visual editing programs to audit and edit digital data. The role supports courtroom proceedings by preserving and presenting relevant facts while complying with victims’ rights and court rules. The position is in the County Attorney Department at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

Requirements

• Two years of clerical and administrative experience, including computer use.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Successful candidates must pass a thorough background check; drug testing is conducted after an offer and before placement.

Nice To Haves

• Audio/visual editing experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize video files for editing and/or storage, provide quality control, and update or enter case information in MCAO’s PbK case management system.
• Review entire body-camera footage to determine what victim or other specialized information must be removed to comply with Arizona victims’ rights laws.
• Review recording evidence, including body-worn camera evidence, and flag relevant, probative inculpatory or exculpatory footage for further review by paralegals and prosecuting attorneys.
• Follow employee policies and procedures for video redaction in Evidence.com.
• Apply legal knowledge to ensure compliance with court rules.
• Listen to video footage to determine whether audio needs to be redacted for discovery purposes.
• Document redacted products for review and approval.
• Assist prosecuting attorneys, paralegals, and support staff with Evidence.com.
• Collaborate with prosecuting attorneys and paralegals to promote uniform BWC evidence procedures and practices throughout the office.
• Rename and export reports through the internal system.
• Redact video interviews outside Evidence.com.
• Listen to and edit transcriptions through Evidence.com.
• Track work statistics for monthly reports and other internal office audit reports.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid and alternative work schedule options.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for employees and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution and a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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