Video Technician

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Video Technician.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the following areas of study: electronics technology, television production, broadcast communications, film production, audio production; or
• An associate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in one or a combination of the following areas of study: electronics technology, television production, broadcast communications, film production, audio production, still photography, graphic arts or in a related field and one year of satisfactory full-time experience operating, maintaining, and repairing audio-visual, video and related broadcast production equipment; or
• A certificate or diploma in electronics or another area of study described in ""2"" above from an accredited vocational or technical high school, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in ""2"" above; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in ""2""above; or
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to ""1"","

Responsibilities

• Respond to crime scenes, police precincts, hospitals and other pertinent locations at the request of the District Attorney.
• Record on videotape crime scenes and statements by defendants and witnesses and preserve and maintain them for use as evidence in court.
• Retrieve surveillance footage, preserve and maintain this media for use as evidence during trial and create duplications for discovery purposes.
• Perform tasks related to NYPD’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program deployment, including downloading, duplicating, editing, and redacting BWC footage.
• Provide the District Attorney’s Office with technical support for courtroom presentations to audio/video recordings redactions.
• Create duplications, and/or perform edits.
• Play any audio/video tapes and disks that become evidence, as well as clarifications to overcome acoustic and visual problems in courtrooms.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees