Temporary - Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job.
• A combination of education and experience related to the position as determined by the hiring manager may substitute for education up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Texas Class C Driver License, if required for the position.
Notes to Applicants

The Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist is a Temporary 6-month assignment.

The Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist may be required to perform the following duties:

• Research, locate, and provide audio/video evidence (body-worn camera and in-car videos) to Prosecutors, Courts, Supervisors, Officers, and Central Records.
• Reproduce multimedia copies of audio/video files and export data to various codec types.
• Coordinate and assist police officers and other law enforcement agencies as required.
• Inventory, remove, and replace secure data cards from police vehicles.
• Provide internal and external customer service.
• May operate city vehicle.
• May testify in court as a witness.

City of Austin Application:

A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

CBI :

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.

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Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

EEO /AA statement:

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Pay Range
$25.00 per hour
Hours
Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 6: 30 p.m., some remote work
Job Close Date 01/30/2025 Type of Posting External Department Police Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 1520 Rutherford Ln., Austin, TX 78754 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in locating and providing copies of in-car & body-worn camera videos for Prosecutors, Courts, Supervisors, Officers, and Central Records.
• Experience working in a law enforcement environment.
• Experience in reproduction of multimedia copies of audio/video files.
• Experience in exporting data to various codec types.
• Experience with maintaining confidentiality and maintaining confidential information and records.
• Experience fulfilling public information requests.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Performs quality assurance of digital evidence and digital documentation captured on DMAV and BWC video in the field by officers by researching backend client in-house programs, cloud evidence storage, and case tracking programs to ensure items are classified properly. Manages digital evidence by uploading and exporting to and from various police evidence and case tracking systems. Provides all requests for digital footage from the video systems to outside legal entities such as the District Attorney, County Attorney, and other law entities by researching databases to ensure the department complies with the Michael Morton Act. Prepares audio/video media for release by performing required redactions to both video and audio tracks based on laws regarding release of information. Processes general open records requests and internal unit requests for audio/video from the systems by copying and burning videos to discs after they have been prepared for distribution. Manages video cards in police units by removing, uploading, or replacing, as necessary, while ensuring wireless captures are uploading correctly; troubleshooting any issues with the wireless upload. Provides, as necessary, training and guidance to others, both inside and outside the organization.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of audio/video database image storage, retrieval, and metadata management.
• Knowledge of evidence standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing appropriately.
• Skill in using computers and software applications to manage various types of digital audio/video images.
• Skill in maintenance and operations of audio and video image producing equipment and software.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to use non-linear editing systems to perform audio and video duplications and editing.
• Ability to quickly and appropriately respond to requests for data and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with City employees, other government officials, and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Graduation with an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job. A combination of education and experience related to the position as determined by the hiring manager may substitute for education up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Safety Program requires that applicants have a current driving record with no more than six (6) Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) points. Please indicate if you have reviewed the City of Austin Driver Safety Program standards (link provided in the "Notes to Applicant" section), and indicate if you meet the requirements of the program, including a current driving record with no more than six (6) Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) points.

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).

* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in locating and providing copies of in-car or body-worn camera videos to prosecutors, courts, management, officers, and records administration staff? If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A".
(Open Ended Question)
* Please briefly describe your experience in reproducing and exporting audio and/or video files using various codec types. If you do not have this experience, please write "N/A".
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience working in an office that requires maintaining confidentiality of records and information as part of your job?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience coordinating and/or fulfilling public information request?

• Yes
• No

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, emails, & simple presentations
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields create a variety of presentations, & reformat individual slides
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents, spreadsheets, presentations; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another create/edit complex, professional-qualit

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