Police Department Technician

This is a non-sworn, administrative position responsible for the oversight and management of the Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program; management of the Department’s property room; and administrative duties associated with public records requests.

• Provide administration and overall maintenance of the body worn camera program
• Assign and maintain inventory of body worn camera equipment
• Assists end-users with troubleshooting basic technical equipment issues
• Conduct training programs by serving as an instructor
• Responsible for policy and procedure review and evaluation; and assists in development, implementation, and updating of policies and procedures
• Responsible for routine functionality audits ensuring video evidence is properly uploaded and policies and procedures related to the BWC program are followed
• Responsible for the replacement of damaged and/or lost equipment
• Review and redact videos and ensure release is in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, and established policies and procedures
• Assist personnel in the use and navigation of the BWC software to find specific video files, burn copies, and share files with authorized personnel and entities
• Liaison with body worn camera provider and advise Department on equipment upgrades, and any concerns or issues related to the BWC equipment

• Receive evidence and property through intake lockers or in-person
• Process and retain accurate, orderly records
• Receive, document, analyze, and properly protect the integrity of evidential materials and written and oral statements related to property
• Process reports and log-in evidence in accordance with RMS guidelines
• Properly maintain evidence labeling
• Answer and respond to telephone calls and emails related to property and evidence
• Pull/record items for release to court, labs, or other locations
• Periodically conduct property room audits to ensure accuracy
• Assist in developing policy, procedures, and training for officers related to the handling of property
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Review offense/incident reports on request of public records
• Make necessary red actions to requested reports
• Respond to public records requests in a timely manner
• Maintain current training and certification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required

• Valid driver’s license
• Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) certified after hiring
• Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) certified after hiring
• Ohio Public Records Law training after hiring (previous experience preferred)

• Ability to testify in court in a professional manner
• Must be willing to obtain initial and ongoing training in body worn camera systems, property room operations, and Ohio Public Records Law
• Proficient in Ohio public records law regarding requests for public records and redaction of public records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products