Digital Evidence Specialist

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Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains body-worn cameras and associated equipment for warranty and other manufacture services
• Receives, manages, and maintains digital evidence in compliance with public disclosure, retention and privacy laws specific to such evidence
• Creates and verifies proper event category designations and retention schedules for storage of digital evidence. Identifies and corrects improperly categorized or labeled digital evidence
• Processes public records requests as required by Florida Public Records Disclosure Laws in compliance with public record exemptions and privacy laws
• Train users in the proper use, care, calibration, performance and equipment protocols, including the evidence management system. Update users of any changes, updates, or revisions in software, equipment and policy
• Receives, maintains, and downloads digital formal statements. Transfers statements for transcription and ensures the prosecution/investigating parties receive the finalized product
• Receives, manages and maintains 911 and police radio dispatch records in compliance with public disclosure and retention laws
• Receives, manages and maintains unmanned aircraft system (DRONES) digital evidence in compliance with public disclosure and public retention laws
• Networks with multiple agencies including, but not limited to, the State Attorney’s Office, the City Attorney’s Office, the Broward County Digital Evidence Unit, as well as other investigating agencies
• Assists prosecutors in ensuring that all discovery requests are fulfilled
• Assists management with special projects; completes work detail forms on completed projects
• Performs information technology related tasks and various administrative tasks as directed
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by one (1) year to three (3) years of experience in a law enforcement agency performing duties such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Law Enforcement, Public Safety/Community Service Aide or similar support capacity. Demonstrated ability to type thirty (30) corrected words per minute.

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree; supplemented by five (5) years of experience in a law enforcement agency performing duties such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Law Enforcement, Public Safety/Community Service Aide or similar support capacity. Demonstrated ability to type forty (40) corrected words per minute.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

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