Digital Evidence Technician jobs in the United States

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

• Eperience
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a police or security related field

Preferred

Education

• Associate’s Degree or higher with emphasis on Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Service, Information Systems Management, Video Technologies or a related field

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a police or security related field

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• Associate’s Degree or higher with emphasis on Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Service, Information Systems Management, Video Technologies or a related field

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary:

The Digital Video Evidence Technician is responsible for the proactive monitoring of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems, comprised mainly of cameras located on Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation (WMATA) property. The incumbent is responsible for the handling and processing of recorded images designed to bear witness to criminal and civil liability matters that are requested by Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) members and other internal or external entities. These recordings are from both mobile and fixed recording systems. The Digital Video Evidence Technician is required to drive to locations within the transit zone on a frequent basis to accomplish this accountability, and to testify about the work product during administrative hearing or civil or criminal court proceeding. The incumbent is also responsible for acknowledging and responding to a variety of WMATA related security notifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Organizes and executes the recovery of images upon request for a variety of internal and external entities. Recovery locations include, but are not limited, to rail stations, buses, railcars, and other WMATA facilities.
• Responsible for acknowledging and processing both video analytic and intrusion detection alarms in a timely and efficient manner consistent with established policy.
• Monitors events in “real time” as they unfold and provides pertinent details to responding units in conjunction with the MTPD Communications Divisions (CD).
• Reviews requests for digital video evidence and process requests in a manner consistent with established policy. Provides copies of video in accordance with WMATA’s Public Access to Records Policy (PARP) and responds to court issued subpoenas as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Conducts system checks to ensure proper camera operation and completes repair orders as needed.
• Ensures that video images are only released to authorized WMATA personnel and to representatives of duly sworn law enforcement agencies for criminal investigations, pursuant to court order, subpoenas, or PARP requests.
• Maintains a master file of all recovered video in accordance with WMATA’s policies, as well as local, state, and federal laws.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Walks through Rail Yards and Bus Yards to retrieve video evidence.
• Works various shifts as directed to cover 365 days/20 hours of operations.
• The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Mission Essential Designation

• In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.