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Digital Video Evidence Technician

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
May 23, 2022

Job Details

The Metro Transit Police Department protects and serves a population of 3.2 million throughout the 1,500-square mile Transit Zone that includes the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and Commonwealth of Virginia by providing a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions. The Metro Transit Police Department Digital Video Evidence Unit is located within the Metro Transit Police Department's Security Operations Control Center and utilizes state-of-the-art CCTV equipment and software to assist in providing a safe and secure environment for all Metro customers and employees.

The Metro Transit Police Department Digital Video Evidence Unit Technician is responsible for real-time live video monitoring & reporting in addition to reviewing & recovering recorded video from one or more of the thousands of cameras located on WMATA property which includes Metro Stations, Metro Buses, and Metro Railcars. Video recovery may require travel throughout the Transit Zone which includes response to incident locations and crime scenes. Depending upon the need of the organization, this position may require shift work, which would be various hours. The Metro Transit Police Department offers a rich benefit package to include health, dental, group life insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and 401a Retirement Plan as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts. The salary range for this position is: $49,141.00-$73,712.00.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

A minimum of a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a police or security related field

Certification/Licensure:

N/A

Preferred:

Associate's Degree or higher with emphasis on Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Service, Information Systems Management, Video Technologies or a related field

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary:

The Digital Video Evidence Technician is responsible for the proactive monitoring of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems, comprised mainly of cameras located on Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation (WMATA) property. The incumbent is responsible for the handling and processing of recorded images designed to bear witness to criminal and civil liability matters that are requested by Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) members and other internal or external entities. These recordings are from both mobile and fixed recording systems. The Digital Video Evidence Technician is required to drive to locations within the transit zone on a frequent basis to accomplish this accountability, and to testify about the work product during administrative hearing or a court. The incumbent is also responsible for acknowledging and responding to a variety of WMATA related security notifications.

Essential Functions:
  • Organizes and executes the recovery of images upon request for a variety of internal and external entities. Recovery locations include, but are not limited, to rail stations, buses, railcars, and other WMATA facilities.
  • Responsible for acknowledging and processing both video analytic and intrusion detection alarms in a timely and efficient manner consistent with established policy.
  • Monitors events in "real time" as they unfold and provides pertinent details to responding units in conjunction with the MTPD Communications Divisions (CD).
  • Reviews requests for digital video evidence and process requests in a manner consistent with established policy. Provides copies of video in accordance with WMATA's Public Access to Records Policy (PARP) and responds to court issued subpoenas as directed by supervisory personnel.
  • Conducts system checks to ensure proper camera operation and completes repair orders as needed.
  • Ensures that video images are only released to authorized WMATA personnel and to representatives of duly sworn law enforcement agencies for criminal investigations, pursuant to court order, subpoenas, or PARP requests.
  • Maintains a master file of all recovered video in accordance with WMATA's policies, as well as, local, state, and federal laws.
  • Testifies in court as needed.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
  • Evaluation Criteria

    Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

    Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

    Closing

    WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

    This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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