Redaction Specialist

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$20 - $33

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 the justice system by preserving and presenting facts for courtroom use. The position is with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. It involves organizing and reviewing video evidence, identifying information that must be removed under Arizona victims’ rights law, flagging potentially relevant footage, and ensuring redactions comply with office procedures and court rules. The specialist also documents redacted products, supports staff using Evidence.com, collaborates on consistent office-wide procedures, and tracks work statistics. The work takes place in an office environment with bright lighting and close proximity to others. It includes prolonged sitting and repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements, work under time pressure and with high volumes and complicated tasks, and potential exposure to traumatic subject matter. The position may offer teleworking after six months based on business needs; bureau assignment is based on business need and cannot be guaranteed.

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.
Must pass the required pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation; drug and alcohol testing requirements apply as specified.

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, perform quality control, and update or add case information to MCAO’s case management system, PbK.
Review entire body-camera video footage to identify victim information or other specialized information that must be removed to comply with victims’ rights under Arizona law.
Review recording evidence, including body-worn-camera evidence, and flag relevant, probative inculpatory or exculpatory footage frames 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 must be redacted for discovery purposes.
Provide documentation about redacted products for review and approval.
Assist prosecuting attorneys, paralegals, and support staff with using Evidence.com.
Collaborate with prosecuting attorneys and paralegals to promote uniform office-wide procedures and practices relating to body-camera evidence.
Rename and export reports through the internal system.
Redact video interviews outside of 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 healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Parental leave.
Wellness program with an incentive.
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution and including a 100% employer match from Day 1.
Eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.