Police Department Technician

Pierce Township; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pierce Township is seeking a non-sworn, administrative professional to oversee the Body Worn Camera program, manage the department's property room, and handle public records duties. This role combines program administration, training, and policy support to ensure compliance and efficient operations.

The successful candidate will maintain BWC inventory, assist with video redaction, respond to records requests, and coordinate with vendors.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required and willingness to obtain relevant certifications after hire.
• Ability to testify in court in a professional manner and maintain proper records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and public records software tools.

Aufgaben

• Provide administration and maintenance of the body worn camera program.
• Assign and maintain inventory of body worn camera equipment; assist end-users with issues.
• Conduct training programs as an instructor; review and implement policies and procedures.
• Audit functionality and ensure video evidence is uploaded in compliance with policies.
• Manage property room operations and evidence handling; respond to public records requests.
• Redact videos per federal, state, and local laws; assist with release of records.
• Liaise with camera provider; advise on equipment upgrades and related concerns.
• Process intake and release of evidence; maintain orderly RMS records and audits.

Kenntnisse

Public records compliance

Court testimony

Training and instruction

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

This is a non-sworn, administrative position responsible for the oversight and management of the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program; management of the Department’s property room; and administrative duties associated with public records requests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide administration and overall maintenance of the body worn camera program
• Assign and maintain inventory of body worn camera equipment
• Assists end-users with troubleshooting basic technical equipment issues
• Conduct training programs by serving as an instructor
• Responsible for policy and procedure review and evaluation; and assists in development, implementation, and updating of policies and procedures
• Responsible for routine functionality audits ensuring video evidence is properly uploaded and policies and procedures related to the BWC program are followed
• Responsible for the replacement of damaged and/or lost equipment
• Review and redact videos and ensure release is in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, and established policies and procedures
• Assist personnel in the use and navigation of the BWC software to find specific video files, burn copies, and share files with authorized personnel and entities
• Liaison with body worn camera provider and advise Department on equipment upgrades, and any concerns or issues related to the BWC equipment

Property Room:

• Receive evidence and property through intake lockers or in-person
• Process and retain accurate, orderly records
• Receive, document, analyze, and properly protect the integrity of evidential materials and written and oral statements related to property
• Process reports and log-in evidence in accordance with RMS guidelines
• Properly maintain evidence labeling
• Answer and respond to telephone calls and emails related to property and evidence
• Pull/record items for release to court, labs, or other locations
• Periodically conduct property room audits to ensure accuracy
• Assist in developing policy, procedures, and training for officers related to the handling of property
• Perform other duties as assigned

Public Records Requests:

• Review offense/incident reports on request of public records
• Make necessary redactions to requested reports
• Respond to public records requests in a timely manner
• Maintain current training and certification

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) certified after hiring
• Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) certified after hiring
• Ohio Public Records Law training after hiring (previous experience preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to testify in court in a professional manner
• Must be willing to obtain initial and ongoing training in body worn camera systems, property room operations, and Ohio Public Records Law
• Proficient in Ohio public records law regarding requests for public records and redaction of public records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products