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Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday. All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am. Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Range: $27.86-$38.09 Hourly The City of Arvada is seeking a detail-oriented Police Digital Media Technician to manage and protect digital evidence essential to investigations and court proceedings. This role is responsible for the accurate uploading, retention, and chain of custody of digital media, including body-worn camera footage, surveillance video, audio recordings, and photographs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically skilled, and committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and public service while working closely with officers, legal partners, IT, and prosecutors. Essential Job Functions Maintains custody, security, retention, and proper storage of all digital media classified as digital evidence; ensures accurate uploading and documentation while providing follow-up with officers to verify chain of custody is properly established and maintained. Maintains, reviews, and updates digital media to ensure accurate retention and disposition records. Performs daily quality assurance by managing computerized and written records, verifying correct file naming, numbering, classification, and assignment of retention schedules. Responsible for processing and review of digital media evidence requests from stored physical digital devices in Evidence and download of digital media files from the digital media storage locations and documenting chain of custody. Works closely with the Custodian of Records, to support compliance with current and applicable CCJRA laws, CORA laws. Learns, utilizes, and trains employees on hardware and software for body worn camera videos, interview recordings, and other digital media. Assists with quality assurance of body worn camera audit functions. Assists in developing and implementing digital evidence retention guidelines and prepare, scan, and purge/dispose of documents/data and digital files in compliance with said policies, procedures, regulations, and public records laws and initiates necessary action to correct deviations. Acts as a resource and subject matter expert for Police Department employees, as needed regarding policies, requirements, and best practices. Compiles and publishes records and digital media for the District Attorney’s Office case discovery and assists prosecutors and attorneys with the review and examination of digital records and evidence in accordance with department policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of current technical advancements and industry changes and makes recommendations for digital records retention platforms. Provides training to new and existing personnel on issues related to digital media upload, storage, release, and retention. Reviews sensitive graphic material. Maintains security, integrity and access to evidence management system and digital media secured within. Provides exceptional and timely customer support with the emphasis on excellent oral and written communications. Receives information in person, over the telephone, and electronically. Compiles data for command staff as requested. Works with users, Arvada IT, and software vendors to promptly resolve issues related to video/audio upload, download, software, tools, and practices, and makes necessary improvements for efficient and accurate processes. Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department. Other Job Functions Learns general procedures, policies, systems, and functions to assist with daily tasks of the assigned unit. Communicates effectively with attorneys, officers, and investigators in the process of releasing/granting system access to digital evidence for court review. Follows moderately complex verbal and written instructions. Provides court testimony to show that digital media was stored and controlled in a secure system with access limited to a minimum number of authorized personnel. Demonstrates to the court that digital media is not altered and maintained in condition received with an audit trail documenting file access and chain of custody. Makes recommendations to supervisor for budget allocations pertaining to areas of responsibility. Maintains and inspects all equipment. Represents department on various city committees. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to apply confidentiality and discretion in a professional manner. Ability to perform a wide variety of duties at one time with accuracy and under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines. Demonstrates strong attention to detail by maintaining high standards of quality while working efficiently. Skill in using computer systems and software applications, databases, and job-specific programs, demonstrating above-average technical proficiency. Ability to provide high-quality customer service by communicating clearly, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner. Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred License & Certification Ability to obtain the NCIC/CCIC certification. A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is preferred. Education Degree High School/GED Education Major Education Required Yes Work Experience Related Three (3) years of progressively responsible office experience. One (1) or more years of experience in documentation and record keeping, inventory systems, meeting and dealing with the public and other customer relations-related work. Work Experience Preferred Digital media experience. Experience in a law enforcement setting. Other Qualifications Successfully pass a polygraph, drug screen, and an extensive background check. Physical Demands Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal. Hazards Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident. Work Environment Exposure to routine office noise and equipment. The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package. To find out more details, select here. The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours. Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community. Values: Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence. Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results. The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We have consistently received Top Workplace awards since 2012. 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