Salary : $53,851.20 - $80,787.20 AnnuallyLocation : Centennial, COJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2025 - DigEviTechDepartment: Arapahoe County Sheriff's OfficeDivision: Support Services BureauOpening Date: 01/03/2025Closing Date: 1/19/2025 11:59 PM MountainDescription**While the full salary range for the Digital Evidence Technician position is $25.89 - $38.84 hourly / $53,851.20 - $80,787.20 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $25.89 - $32.36 hourly / $53,851.20 - $67,308.80 annually. Final salary will DOQ **GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Under the general supervision of the Evidence Supervisor this position uses best practices for the highly detailed preservation and archiving of digital evidence and operates digital evidence processing equipment. Performs skilled and complex digital and non-digital media (video, photo and audio) processing, reproduction and data maintenance work to respond to internal and external requests. Performs skilled work operating equipment, downloading digital files from the computer, maintaining digital storage and retrieving property/evidence to provide services for other departments/office staff and external sources. Works with the Agency Body Worn Camera (BWC) administrator to store, maintain and process the Agency BWC media files. Performs a variety of duties associated with crime lab functions and evidence accountability and processing.Duties EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. In addition, the Sheriff's Office reserves the right to change the duties and essential functions of this job at any time.
- Provides discovery to the District Attorney's Office, which consists of body worn camera video and photos uploaded from Patrol, Investigators and the Crime Lab, audio from telephone and radios of calls for service in dispatch, and any other digital data stored at the Sheriff's Office needed for discovery.
- Is able to assess deadlines required of the requested discovery and determines completion priority.
- Knowledge of the rules for discovery requests and how digital evidence is affected.
- Ability to use digital evidence management systems to interface and manage electronic video, photos and documents.
- Knowledge of evidence handling procedures for the continuity and chain of custody of evidence.
- Ability to operate computer system hardware and software to process digital media (video, photo and audio) evidence. Is able to investigate and locate digital evidence inside a complex computer storage systems. The ability to recognize solve problems that are not easily recognizable
- Demonstrates a full understanding of job-required computer systems and software applications. Utilizes the related department-specific procedures to complete daily assignments.
- Able to adapt to changing practices and discovery processes, evolving computer software and storage systems and can accommodate these changes.
- Maintains security of imaging evidence.
- Maintains negatives and digital files containing photographic evidence from crime scenes and accidents.
- Adjusts and edits images to aid in the identification of persons or objects in photographs and video.
- Assists outside agencies with photo requests.
- Orders and maintains inventory, if necessary.
- Assists in copying audio/video recordings in Evidence, when requested.
- Prepares audio/video requests made by the public, including redaction.
- Prepares reports for lab requests requiring a progress/supplemental report.
- Provides witness testimony, as required by the courts, concerning processing procedures and security of digital evidence.
- Enter statistics into Agency databases and enter case activities for all requests.
- Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
- Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
- Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
- Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
- Operates computers and standard office equipment, including multiple computer software applications.
- Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
- Interacts effectively with others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of different digital storage devices, digital image file types, digital media practices, processes, and equipment.
- Knowledge of standard photography skills/practices.
- Ability to effectively maintain, organize, and distribute mass quantities of agency, DA and public requests, digital images, and other digital evidence files.
- Ability to track inventory, locate part numbers and contact the appropriate vendor.
- Ability to operate photographic equipment.
- Ability to operate multiple computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment, as required by the position.
- Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff.
- Ability to get along well with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of general office experience.ORAny combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff. CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: None.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with digital photography and computerized digital processing, and video processing, investigative or forensic investigative experience and/or police crime lab background preferred.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license.
- Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
- Must be able to type 30 WPM corrected.
- Must possess sufficient strength to move and carry required equipment within the work environment.
- Must be available for on-call work schedule assignments that require working nights, weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system). PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive. Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
- Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time standing, or walking while in the field or office.
- Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication.
- Constantly uses visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the use of office and field equipment.
- Frequently uses auditory capacity enabling the detection of sounds related to criminal or suspicious activity.
- Frequently pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles and feels while in the field and office.
- Frequently uses visual capacity including color vision in order to distinguish color and descriptions of vehicles, suspects, victims and other relevant objects.
- Occasionally uses olfactory sensory capabilities to detect criminal and hazardous situations.
- Occasionally lifts or carries up to 20 lbs. when moving office supplies, equipment or files
JOB-RELATED CONTACTS:Personal contacts with individuals occur on a daily basis. Contacts include interaction with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, other law enforcement/judicial personnel, public, and suspects.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in a standard office environment (Admin building, Administrative position). Exposure to chemicals carcinogenic substances and fumes is possible. Exposure to graphic details of law enforcement encounters and crimes, including homicides, assaults, and sexual assaults, is probable.401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN:Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees set aside 9.00% of their salary on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 9.50%. County also contributes 6.2% to Social Security. BIO-HAZARD NOTICE:This position has been determined to be a MODERATE exposure risk to biohazards including, but not limited to, viruses, toxins, and blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HBV (hepatitis B virus), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a biohazard may result in severe illness and/or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent and/or treat exposures to biohazards .APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS: Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:* Illegal Drug Use - Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within one (1) year and all other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.* Any felony conviction * Driving Record - This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.* Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest* Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior* Documented record of prior work performance* Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement* Inability to perform the essential functions of the position* Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s)* Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection processIt is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.Additional required tests/examinations also include:
- Typing Test: 30 WPM or faster corrected
- eSkill Test
- Phase I Suitability Exam
- Polygraph Examination
Additional screening may include:
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Examination, including a drug screen
- Background Investigation - This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.
EXPECTED DURATION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Due to the nature of the application and selection process for the Sheriff's Office, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately six (6) to twelve (12) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.WORK SCHEDULES:Employees are required to work the time periods and/or shifts, rotational and/or stationary, and location assignment, consistent with the needs of the Sheriff's Office.DUTY ASSIGNMENTS:All applicants hired by the Sheriff serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff of Arapahoe County and may be assigned to any of the agencies bureaus, sections or units at the discretion of the Sheriff or his duly appointed representative. Employment is at the will and pleasure of the Sheriff, per Colorado State Statute: 30-10-506. Written policies and other manuals do not alter the at will status of employment.COMMUNITY POLICING:The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is committed to the implementation of the community-policing concept. Community policing is an organizational strategy and philosophy which emphasizes problem solving partnerships between the Sheriff's Office, neighborhoods, and businesses working together to create a better quality of life within the community.INITIAL STATUS PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:Successful applicants are subject to an initial status period of employment. This initial status period is twelve (12) months for all positions. The initial status period is regarded as part of the applicant's examination process and will be utilized for purposes of employee evaluation, training and adjustment to the demands of the profession. New employees, who fail to perform satisfactorily during the period, may be separated from the Sheriff's Office, depending on the circumstance of each case.POLICY ON REAPPLICATION:Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than three (3) months from the date they took the written test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff's Office no sooner than one (1) year from the date of notification of non-selection. This job announcement does not constitute a contract of employment. Should there be any discrepancy or error in this job announcement, the applicable policy or pay rate will apply. The Sheriff's Office retains the right to amend this job announcement at any time without notice.We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA, EEOE M/F/D/V/SO.Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources.Connect With Us!** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party. Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-###-####. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it. As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Mandatory Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Pre-paid Legal Services
- Vacation and Sick Leaves
- Holiday pay
- Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities
For a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary.01 If required, do you consent to the following: polygraph, background investigation, drug test, psychological evaluation, and medical exam?
02 Are you a current employee of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office?
03 Have you ever applied with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office before?
04 Are you willing to work different shifts including days, swings, nights, weekends and holidays?
05 Does your educational background include having at least a High School Diploma or GED?
06 Do you have at least one (1) year of general office experience?
07 Do you have experience with computerized digital processing, video processing, investigative or forensic investigative experience and/or police crime labs?
08 What best describes your level of proficiency with Adobe?
- Expert
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- No Experience
09 Do you have a valid driver's license?
10 How many moving traffic violations have you been cited for in the past 5 years?
11 Have you been convicted of a D.U.I. / D.W.A.I. in the past 5 years?
12 In the past five years, have you had your driver's license suspended, denied or revoked in any state for any reason (e.g., unpaid traffic ticket, child support, etc.)?
13 If yes, please specify in the space below. If no, please type 'NA.' 14 Have you ever been convicted of any law violation (except a minor traffic violation)? (A Yes answer does not automatically disqualify you from employment, since the nature of the offense, date, and the job for which you are applying is also considered.) 15 Have you received a felony conviction or a deferred judgment in lieu of a felony conviction?
16 Have you ever been convicted of any municipal ordinance or law of any state of the United States, where the offense involved domestic violence?
17 Are you currently the subject of a permanent restraining or protection order resulting from domestic violence?
18 When was the last time you have used, tried, or experimented with marijuana?
- I have used marijuana within the past six months.
- I last used marijuana between six months and a year ago.
- I last used marijuana 1 - 2 years ago.
- I last used marijuana 2 - 5 years ago.
- It has been over 5 years since I last used marijuana.
- I have never used marijuana.
19 Have you used, tried, or experimented with any illegal drug, other than marijuana, in the past five years?
20 What is your military / veteran status?
- I am not a veteran of military service.
- I am currently a member of military service.
- I am a veteran of military service, who was discharged under honorable conditions.
- I am a veteran of military service, who was discharged under dishonorable conditions.
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