Digital Evidence Technician

Coral Springs Police Department

The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce, with an authorized strength of 230 police officers and over 99 civilian members, who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses and the visitors we serve. We are nationally accredited, as an Accreditation with Excellence Agency in both Law Enforcement and Communications, through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as well as a Meritorious Agency at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). This level of service has allowed Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem solving initiatives throughout the community, such as the Burglary Enforcement And Reduction Unit, the Make a Call Make a Difference community crime campaign and having a School Resource Officer in every public school, our staff is committed to the City of Coral Springs' mission statement: to be the premier city in which to live, work and raise a family.

Examples of Duties

Under supervision, this position is part of the Police Department's Body Camera Program, performing various specialized, administrative and non-law enforcement functions. This position entails receiving, managing and maintaining multiple forms of digital evidence in compliance with discovery laws, public disclosure laws, public records retention laws and the adopted policies and procedures of the Police Department. The employee will be processing public records requests, including video/audio redacting, to ensure compliance with public disclosure and privacy laws.

• Assists with maintaining the body-worn camera and associated equipment for warranty and other manufacture services.
• Receive, manage, and maintain digital evidence in compliance with public disclosure, retention, and privacy laws specific to such evidence.
• Reviews and redacts public records request.
• Assists management with special projects; completes work detail forms on completed projects.
• Performs various administrative tasks as directed.
• Performs a variety of routine to complex administrative functions, e.g., data entry, typing, reports processing, documentation proofing.
• Creates and verifies proper event category designations and retention schedules for storage of digital evidence.
• Identifies and corrects improperly categorized or labeled digital evidence.
• Processes public records requests as required by Florida Public Records Disclosure Laws in compliance with public record exemptions and privacy laws.
• Performs various administrative tasks as directed.
• Performs related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. One (1) - three (3) years' experience in a law enforcement agency performing duties such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Law Enforcement, Public Safety/Community Service Aide or similar support capacity preferred.
3. Preference will be given to applicants with the relevant experience to enable them to access, utilize, and maintain computerized systems and equipment, such as body worn camera equipment, including managing video retrieval and upload of video/audio files. A working knowledge of public records law is also preferred.

Supplemental Information

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.

EXAMINATION PROCESS: The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Communication regarding scheduling and updates will be posted to your governmentjobs.com account, please check your account regularly.

1. Apply via our online application
2. Application review
3. Formal Interview
4. Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examination and Fingerprints
5. Extensive Background Investigation
6. Post-Offer Drug Test

The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to offering an equitable, drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies, programs, practices, recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention and other related activities. When requested, the Coral Springs Police Department will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at policeemployment@coralsprings.org if special assistance is needed.