Camera Operator jobs in Towson, MD

Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• On a daily basis, review body worn camera footage and shield all privileged and sensitive information.
• Operate a computer to enter, retrieve, review and shield body worn camera footage; verify the accuracy of all entered data and make corrections as necessary; use word processing software, excel database, video/audio applications and other software programs.
• Create and compile a log of significant events occurring in the footage. Provide the Assistant State’s Attorney with this log.
• Ensure compliance with internal protocols for the review and processing of body worn camera footage.
• Complete various records/database management processes and ensure accurate and complete resolution of assigned tasks.
• Compose memos/emails associated with the performance of assigned tasks.
• Understand and follow instructions and effectively apply proper solutions, policies, and guidelines.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and records while completing assigned tasks.
• Perform general clerical tasks, which may include responding to email communications, answering telephone calls, entering information into databases, filing documentation, and all other tasks necessary to the fulfillment of the review of body worn camera footage.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree and three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in:
  • Political Science
  • Law and Government/Law and Society
  • Criminal Justice/Criminology
  • Police Sciences
  • Forensic Science
  • Legal Services or Legal Studies
  • Pre-law or other Law related degree
  • Paralegal Studies (Certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s)
  • Other related degrees, subject to approval
• Ability to quickly and accurately shift focus between tasks, to prioritize and transition between tasks of equal importance, and successfully manage continuously shifting priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Strong computer skills.

The physical demands described herein and representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the assigned tasks of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties associated with this position, the employee is required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee will be performing assigned tasks while seated. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the position include vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

The level of noise usually ranges from quite to moderate.

Ability to read and interpret documents, such an internal protocols and safety rules. Ability to read and follow applicable State and Federal laws.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

• NCIC certification from the Maryland Department of Public Safety
• Howard County Police Department’s Record Management System Access

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at ebridges@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.