Digital Forensic Video Specialist Job at Broward County Sheriff's Office in Fort

Qualifications

High school diploma with vocational / technical certification in electronics technology or related field. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.

Three (3) years’ experience dealing with the preservation of digital evidence including experience in the preservation, production and editing of audio / video materials preferred.

Experience in set‑up, configuration and operation of audio / video equipment.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate and maintain hardware and software necessary for the performance of criminal investigations preferably in a law enforcement environment.

Accurate record keeping, computer system diagnostics, understanding and analysis of systems security, and acquisition of forensic electronic evidence; ability to process forensic evidence into a format and manner that can be used for legal purposes.

Must possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address.

• All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history.
• Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three (3) year, seven (7) year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non‑Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles
• The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
• To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history, please click on the following link : Driving History (in‑person) OR Driving History (online)
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such training and experience must be clearly documented on the application for consideration.

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, the purpose of this position is to perform specialized investigative support focused on audio / video evidence as well as identification, preservation, and examination of digital evidence. Employee must be available on a call‑out basis and is required to provide assistance outside of their normal schedule which will include responding to crime scenes. Employee is responsible for conducting defensible processing, enhancement and synchronization of video / audio evidence to help identify subjects and support criminal investigations and prosecutions. Employee utilizes appropriate safety methods to ensure that digital evidence is properly logged, secured, and maintained in accordance with chain‑of‑custody protocols. Formal reporting and court testimony is required.

Position performs set‑up, configuration, operation, and maintenance of electronic audio / video equipment. Employee assists in performing tasks associated with the examination of digital forensics which involves repeated exposure to pictures, videos and imagery that is obscene, offensive and / or extremely violent. Employee understands that digital evidence obtained from crime scenes or in sex / child exploitation cases are very often contaminated with human biological fluids, thus there exists a significant potential for exposure. Performs related work as directed.

Responsibilities

Physical Demands and Hazards

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). May require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of heavier objects. Work requires the intermittent installation, movement, and modification to video / audio system equipment and peripheral components. Due to the varying nature and locations of the work environment, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with electronics installations and wiring systems. Some tasks include materials handling where physical / mental risks are predictable and / or controllable by observance of standard safety precautions.

Tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with routine conditions at crime scenes and within a forensic laboratory environment, e.g., toxic agents, pathogens, chemicals, organic / inorganic agents. Spends at least 65% of time performing duties that involve the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, preparation, or analysis of physical evidence potentially contaminated by human tissues, body fluids or other health‑damaging elements.

Equal Opportunity

Broward Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff’s Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

Application Assistance

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