Audio Video Forensic Analyst

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Duties

The Audio and Video Forensic Analyst is responsible for collecting digital media for evidentiary purposes. This position requires working digital images and/or copies from a variety of information storage media sources such as digital video recorders, flash cards, etc.; examining the contents of a storage medium in such a way as to preserve the integrity of the evidence; and digitally enhancing images and/or video of evidentiary value to clarify details such as personal identification, clothing, footwear, suspect's handedness, vehicles and other background information to provide investigating detectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs forensic examination of audio/video evidence, to include extracting images and/or video of evidentiary value, and preparing images and video, including copies if required.
• Performs redaction on body-worn camera video.
• Identifies time indicators on videos, reconciling any discrepancies in the report.
• Prepares a detailed report to include observations, analysis and results of examination.
• Testifies as required in local, county, state and federal courts as a witness and/or an expert.
• Marks and stores audio/video evidence in accordance with established evidence handling requirements and maintains copies in accordance with retention standards.
• Establishes test criteria and data to ensure all program modules and outputs for assigned projects are tested for completeness and accuracy.
• Initiates and maintains liaison with professional organizations for information exchange and to remain current in the latest forensics techniques and equipment.
• Operates a computer, motor vehicle, facsimile machine, copier, camera, police radio, tape recorder/microcassette, fingerprinting equipment, cellular telephone, pager, video camera, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
• Assist detectives as needed.
• May be tasked with assisting other law enforcement agencies to perform forensic examination of audio/video evidence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent college credits in video technology and two years of audio/video forensics experience in law enforcement/investigations.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must achieve the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) certification within three years from beginning the LEVA basic class for Level I certification and within six years for the Level II certification, as a condition of continued employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Digital Evidence software: EnCase, Axon Five Pro, Video Focus Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Cellebrite.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to understand and describe the technical processes to those with non-technical backgrounds.
• Ability to work in an independent capacity; and make informed decisions to further the investigation process.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting and documenting a forensic examination.
• Problem solving skills.

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Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology