Investigative Support Deputy: Video & Evidence Specialist

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office seeks a Deputy for the Investigative Support Unit. The role involves analyzing video footage to identify suspects, monitoring live feeds, and aiding detectives with vehicle and suspect identification.

The Deputy will gather evidence, prepare reports, and may testify in court. Requires POST certification, firearms qualification, and the ability to handle sensitive cases with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to manipulate and analyze information.
• Ability to prioritize work and work under pressure within time constraints.
• Ability to prepare accurate, effective, and timely reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn and operate various computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Supports all Criminal Divisions on existing cases by analyzing and interpreting video footage and investigative programs to assist in identifying and locating suspects.
• Monitors radio traffic for in-progress calls, searches video footage and broadcasts any available information to responding Deputies.
• Monitors live video footage for suspicious activity and relays information to Deputies in the area.
• Assist all criminal divisions in identifying suspect vehicles.
• Monitor ALPRs for patterns to locate wanted persons or vehicles.
• Provide any assistance needed by Investigating Deputies in reviewing video footage, identifying vehicles, and locating suspects using available programs.
• Gathers evidence necessary to substantiate charges.
• Assist detectives in collecting video evidence for the public when needed.
• Writes detailed reports regarding complaints, evidence, and other investigative information.
• Make lawful and legal arrests of those who violate the law.
• Appears as a witness in court, as necessary.
• Answers questions from the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patience

Empathy

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Basic Law Enforcement POST Certified

Job description

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office seeks a Deputy for the Investigative Support Unit. The role involves analyzing video footage to identify suspects, monitoring live feeds, and aiding detectives with vehicle and suspect identification.

The Deputy will gather evidence, prepare reports, and may testify in court. Requires POST certification, firearms qualification, and the ability to handle sensitive cases with professionalism.