The City of Gresham has an exciting opportunity for a Body Worn Camera (BWC) Technician working in the Police Department. This position will manage and facilitate digital video evidence and records received through the Body Worn Camera Program.
As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.
We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work, and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us. What you will get to do:
In this role, the BWC Technician will w ork in a video management system to monitor and fulfill requests for digital video evidence and records by Gresham Police personnel, outside law enforcement entities, the District Attorney's office and the general public (per ORS). This will involve researching and verification of information; case status research; and redaction of digital video and audio files. Other duties include: Review and process captured video for distribution to the courts, media, and public; Ensure video release is in accordance with discovery mandates, subpoenas, policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws; Perform quality assurance of redactions; Assist with the management and navigation of a software and/or cloud storage system to locate, share and process video files; Coordinate with Information Technology personnel and vendor for system related and hardware issues; Serve as primary point of contact for all vendor requests. Respond to requests and inquiries from various internal and external customers by phone and email; Collaborate with the Police Services Division on maintenance, warranty, repair, replacement and inventory of body worn camera equipment such as cameras, cables, mounts, battery/controller packs and other related hardware; Support in developing, reviewing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating program policies and procedures; Research and develop records, reports, and other program documentation; Coordinate with Property Control on storage and movement of digital multi-media evidence; Perform other duties as assigned. Qualities we are looking for: We are seeking someone who can effectively maintain confidential information and possesses a high degree of integrity. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills will lead to success in this role. Additional qualities we are seeking include:
Knowledge of modern office practices and methods and software
applications Exceptional customer service skills Effective communications skills - both spoken and written Detail oriented Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team Highly organized Ability to handle multiple tasks with effective prioritization capabilities Self-motivated Solution focused Ability to handle confidential or classified information with sound discretion and judgement. Minimum Qualifications: An associate's degree One (1) to four (4) years of experience working with video content and video management system including researching, verification, and redaction of video/audio files, data collection and analysis, and/or other related BWC program administration. Any combination of three (3) to six (6) years of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience to perform the job is qualifying. Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel) Experience managing and facilitating digital video evidence and records Experience in using video editing software Field of study in criminal justice, digital video media or related course work Performing basic technical troubleshooting of handheld video devices Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a full background check. Required Application Materials: Complete online application (do not put 'see resume' in any fields) Complete responses to supplemental questions. Cover letter (no longer than one page) that includes interest in the position and a summary of related skills and experience. To apply: Click the 'Apply' button at the top of this job posting. A review of all application materials will be conducted to determine the most qualified candidates to be invited to an interview. Incomplete applications including responses to the supplemental questions lacking detail to determine qualifications, will not be considered (do not leave fields blank within the online application and verify you have uploaded and attached your cover letter). Candidates will receive notification via email. Some email providers have filters that prevent messages from reaching the recipient. Please be sure to monitor your inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates. If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to , upon submitting the required documents. Veteran's Preference
The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215. Our Commitment
The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.
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