Forensic Photo Specialist - Police Department

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Able to work with CCTV systems.
• Able to work unsupervised in the field.
• Able to perceive the full range of the color spectrum.
• Able to follow proper evidence handling and chain of custody procedures.
• Able to work in different weather conditions and tolerate exposure to air pollutants and dust.
• Able to operate the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record.
• Able to learn new software, tools, and technologies, and be able to quickly adapt when new solutions arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in a commercial photographic laboratory, including experience in color processing.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Color processing experience.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
  
• Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. 
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience troubleshooting with network and digital video recorders.
• Experience using digital records management systems, e.g., Xtender, Evidence.com.
• Experience using Microsoft 350, duplicating data and various internal browsing software.
• Experience using Axon Investigate (iNPUT-ACE), Amped Five, BriefCam, DVR Examiner.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, e.g. Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.