Digital Evidence Technician

POSITION: Digital Evidence Technician

DEPARTMENT: St. Joseph County Prosecutor

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

JOB CATEGORY: Legal

SALARY: $73,710

STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

DATES: until filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for gathering, logging, and distributing digital evidence from more than a dozen police agencies within St. Joseph County. The technician works with attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries on trial preparation. They need to be able to assist with courtroom technology. This position also serves as a liaison to the County IT department.

The technician is expected to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and should be well organized. That includes editing video and audio when needed.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is needed, training in IT is preferred.

They need to have knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and other systems. Practical knowledge of spreadsheet, database, multimedia editing, multimedia player, and various other computer software programs used by the Prosecutor’s Office, with ability to provide support to attorneys and edit, distribute, track, and organize digital media evidence.

It is important the technician has familiarity with the following software/programs preferred:

Microsoft Suite, Camtasia, VLC, Audacity, Axon’s evidence.com, Motorola’s Watchguard, Availweb’s Utility, iRecord, Avigilon, Apple iOS, Handbrake, Genetec, as well as dozens of proprietary video players used in surveillance cameras throughout the county.

The technician needs a basic understanding of the legal process. They need to have the ability to operate standard office equipment and trouble shoot problems in an emergency.

The technician works alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, works rapidly for long periods and on several tasks at the same time, occasionally under time pressure.

Physical Requirements

Employee must be able to sit and perform common clerical tasks; carry files and supplies as needed; walk short distances to equipment and converse with co-workers regarding office duties. Position does not require any heavy, repetitive, or overhead lifting.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources