JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds contribute to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Technical Investigations Bureau is comprised of the Digital Forensic Laboratory and the Video Laboratory. The Video Lab is responsible for recording homicide, police-involved shooting, and serious felony crime scenes as well as recording suspects' statements. The Video Lab collects video surveillance at crime scenes, and duplicates, edits, and prepares content for ADAs to use during grand jury presentations and at trial.  The Technical Investigations Bureau is seeking video technicians. Under supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Video Technicians will be responsible for providing 24-hour, 7-day-a-week support to Assistant District Attorneys investigating homicides and other serious felonies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to crime scenes, police precincts, hospitals, and other pertinent locations at the request of the District Attorney
• Record on videotape crime scenes and statements by defendants and witnesses and preserve and maintain them for use as evidence in court
• Retrieve surveillance footage, preserve and maintain this media for use as evidence during trial, and create duplications for discovery purposes
• Perform tasks related to NYPD’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program deployment, including downloading, duplicating, editing, and redacting BWC footage
• Provide the District Attorney’s Office with technical support for courtroom presentations to audio/video recordings redactions.
• Create duplications, and/or perform edits.
• Play any audio/video tapes and disks that become evidence, as well as clarifications to overcome acoustic and visual problems in courtrooms.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of experience in the TV/Video industry
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a High School diploma/GED.              
• A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is preferred and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Familiarity and experience with: Video and Photo Editing, Video Playback, Disc Duplication, File Conversion, MS Office, Surveillance Footage Retrieval a Plus
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads.
• Familiarity with a wide spectrum of Computer and Video/Photo Editing technology
• Able to carry 60 lbs. of equipment.
• Superior Computer Skills are required.

To Apply
“Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.” 

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Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.