Forensic Video Technician

City of Campbell River; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government located in Campbell River is seeking a Forensic Video Technician responsible for utilizing forensic video techniques to support Police Services. The ideal candidate should have a technical diploma in video technology and at least three years of relevant experience in a law enforcement setting. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of $36.57 per hour based on a 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience in video technology.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Must achieve and maintain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Screening.

Responsibilities

• Review and process video evidence for investigations.
• Provide administrative support to the Forensic Identification Section.

Skills

Video technology expertise

Analytical skills

Administrative support

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Technical diploma in video technology or related field

Job description

Forensic Video Technician

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: Taking direction from the Police Services Supervisor and reporting to the Police Services Supervisor and RCMP Municipal Manager, the Forensic Video Technician will perform specialized technical work utilizing forensic video techniques in support of the Police Services department and the Asset Management department clients. The incumbent will review videos with a technical lens and process a variety of video evidence for investigative and court purposes. The incumbent will also provide administrative support, such as answering inquiries, word processing, and preparing and maintaining various documents and files, to the staff in the Forensic Identification Section.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this Permanent Full-Time CUPE bargaining unit position is $36.57 per hour, based on a 35-hour work week.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of two (2) year accredited technical diploma program in video technology, broadcast television or another discipline relevant to the field of forensic video technology.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence, and produce and maintain a clean driver’s abstract, as per City policy.
• Minimum three (3) years related experience in video technology role, preferably in law enforcement environment, within the last five (5) years.
• Must achieve and maintain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Screening. This clearance requires candidates to meet the following criteria:
  • Be a Canadian citizen or have a permanent resident status in Canada.
  • Individuals with permanent resident status must have resided (been physically present) in Canada for 3 (1,095 days) out of the last 5 years as a permanent resident.

Preferred Criteria:

• Completion of certification program for Forensic Video Technicians.

Posting close date: Will remain open until filled

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