Police Computer Applications Specialist​/Analyst

This civilian, non-sworn position is responsible for the management, organization, redaction, dissemination, and long-term maintenance of digital evidence generated by the Bartow Police Department. This includes body-worn camera footage, in-car video, ALPR media, Axon digital evidence, stationary camera systems, digital photographs, and other multimedia collected during police operations.

The Specialist ensures compliance with Florida public records law (Chapter 119, F.S.), GS2 retention schedules, discovery requirements, departmental policy, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position supports investigations, assists the State Attorney’s Office, maintains hardware inventory, and safeguards sensitive information to protect victims, witnesses, and the public.

• Manage the full lifecycle of digital evidence, including intake, classification, cataloging, storage, dissemination, retention, and purging.
• Review, redact, and prepare BWC and in-car video footage for release in accordance with Chapter 119, F.S., FOIA, and departmental policy.
• Ensure all digital evidence is properly labeled, associated with the correct case number, and cross-referenced with reports.
• Identify and correct missing, mislabeled, or uncategorized digital media.
• Maintain consistent redaction standards and evidence-handling procedures.
• Generate audit trails, review Axon logs, and ensure chain-of-custody integrity.
• Process public records requests, discovery requests, and interagency evidence requests.
• Work directly with the State Attorney’s Office, Public Defender, Clerk of Court, and other agencies.
• Ensure sensitive footage involving victims, juveniles, or uninvolved persons is appropriately redacted.
• Prepare digital evidence for court, depositions, and administrative hearings.
• Respond to subpoenas and provide testimony when required.
• Maintain and track inventory of Axon hardware, including BWCs, in-car systems, docking stations, Tasers, VR equipment, and accessories.
• Ensure equipment is functional, updated, and ready for deployment.
• Assist with Axon onboarding, user certification, and training.
• Troubleshoot digital evidence systems and assist users with  and Axon software.
• Ensure compliance with retention schedules, public records law, and digital evidence classification standards.
• Verify UCR codes and ensure proper documentation alignment with incident reports.
• Prepare statistical reports, workload summaries, and audit documentation.
• Maintain accurate logs, files, and digital records in RMS and
• Assist with quality assurance reviews of BWC program compliance.
• Provide professional assistance to citizens, attorneys, insurance companies, and other requestors.
• Maintain strong working relationships with sworn personnel, city staff, and external agencies.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and the department’s mission and values.
• Maintain availability during emergency events, disasters, or major incidents.
• Support digital evidence needs during critical operations, special details, or citywide emergencies.

This position supports operational use of department technology and digital evidence systems. The IT Department retains authority over enterprise systems, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and system-level configuration.

This position:

• Performs operational configuration of Axon/ systems.
• Provides first-level troubleshooting and escalates system-level issues to IT.
• Coordinates vendor activities through the IT Department.

This position does not independently:

• Implement system-level changes or integrations.
• Modify security configurations or access controls.
• Procure or deploy software outside City processes.
• Perform administrative functions on enterprise systems without IT authorization.