Multimedia Evidence Custodian

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• Health Insurance Benefits:
  No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit:
  Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans:
  Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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Typical Functions:
The MEC will be responsible for the following:

• Research, duplicate and disseminate requests for audio files from the public safety information management system.
• Research, duplicate and disseminate video files.
• Redact both audio and video files per Florida's Public Records Law.
• Print out various reports and redact information if necessary.
• Communicate with constituents regarding requests.
• Upload information to the Palm Beach County State Attorney's automated case filing system.
• Testify in court when necessary.

Related Tasks:
The MEC will work with the Video and Security Unit of the City's Information Technology Department and also members of the Police Services Department's Records Section. The MEC will complete other tasks as assigned.

The MEC must have knowledge and experience with the rules and regulations of the City of Boca Raton, the Police Services Department, Florida Statutes and evidentiary procedures. The MEC must have knowledge of Florida's public records laws. The MEC must have good communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally. The MEC is required to have strong computer and media skills.

The MEC must have familiarity with basic audiovisual recordings and editing technology and the ability to quickly learn new or emerging technologies.

Education and Experience:

• An associate degree or 60 credit hours towards a degree. Course work in Criminal Justice or a computer related area of study is preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working in law enforcement with an emphasis on public records law is preferred.

Special Requirements:
The MEC must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years. Must be able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.

Benefits Summary Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

Annual Leave:
Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. Years of Service Accrual 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 full years and over 14 hours per month Cash Out of Annual Leave:
Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year. Sick Leave: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance.

Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused…