Police Technical Specialist; Time Crime Camera Technician; Class Code 7143

responsibilities

responsible technical and administrative work which involves monitoring video cameras to detect criminal or suspicious activity and relaying that information to police officers via radio. Work includes monitoring, operating and interpreting multiple interactive software systems regarding emergency and criminal calls for service. Work also includes conducting queries of criminal justice data bases such as criminal histories and vehicle registration as well as researching relevant videos to assist in investigations and upload video to evidence repositories;

and related duties as required.

• a high school diploma or g.e.d.*
• one (1) year of experience in law enforcement, military, security, emergency preparedness, or public safety in a patrol, investigatory, dispatch, technical or similar support capacity sufficient to gain a basic familiarity with law enforcement functions and operations.

note: thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least twelve credit hours in criminal justice, criminology, computer science, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.*

* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

this is an original entrance examination.

note: the department will conduct a background investigation which will include a voice stress test, a urinalysis to detect usage of illegal narcotic substances, and a check of arrest and conviction record.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment
: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board):

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

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