County Attorney Evidence Technician

Company: Williamson County
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: May 11, 2019

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY Benefits Supplemental Questions * Receives media (CD/ DVD & Digital Files) and documentary evidence (paper records). * Records, labels, and maintains evidence received. * Maintains security of the files and checking out to office personnel as requested. * Oversees completion of discovery requests. * Maintains kiosk equipment and office computers ESSENTIAL DUTIES: * Determines case dispositions and archiving evidence files upon final disposition. * Assists law enforcement with evidence destruction requests. * Assists County Attorney staff with troubleshooting basic IT issues * Assists public, defendants, attorneys, officers with playback issues * Oversees the JP Court discovery process to include receiving, requesting, copying and disseminating documents and digital evidence pursuant to the Michael Morton Act. * Downloads, stores, extracts and burns to disc video from law enforcement agencies. * Copies, redacts, and converts video and audio files. * Assists prosecutor and/or investigator in developing court presentations by redacting and/or converting video into usable clips. * Assists with presenting audio/video evidence in court and may assist with constructing trial exhibits using technology such as PowerPoint. * Prepares video and other media formats for internal training and presentation to the public * Requests evidence from law enforcement agencies in response to discovery requests. * Prepares written reports of evidence destruction lists. * Receive and process discovery requests daily from defense attorneys via email. * Exercises time management skills & prioritizes tasks appropriately to allow for timely completion of job duties. * Communicates with defendants, internal staff, law enforcement agencies, attorneys and other officials. * Assists in the implementation and testing of new procedures as assigned by Evidence Director. * Maintains confidentiality and security of records and information. * Readily complies with departmental and county-wide policies and procedures. * Performs related special projects as assigned or other duties as assigned. * The physical demands and environmental factors listed below as well as regular attendance are also essential functions for this position. * Coordinates with evidence divisions of 25+ law enforcement agencies to request and receive thousands of pieces of evidence a year * Assists defendants, defense attorneys, Juries and court staff with playing various media formats * Maintains specialized software/hardware to store and import/export evidentiary items PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, telephone usage, typing, filing, making copies, standing, communicating reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing in the performance of daily activities. * Continual work at a computer keyboard. * Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally with assistance and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned, smoke free office. Williamson County has adopted a Tobacco-Free Workplace policy. This policy prohibits smoking or use of any tobacco product on Williamson County premises. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Education and experience equivalent to Associates degree in criminal justice, sociology, computer science, business administration, public safety or related field. * Six (6) months prior experience with audio/video editing or computer equipment. * Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records * Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and Windows Environment. * Ability to learn new programs and technologies * Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed and confidential records. * Able to work under pressure in a high-volume office, produce accurate work and meet established deadlines * Able to work effectively with co-workers, employees and supervisors in a pleasant, professional manner. * Ability to type and enter data with appropriate speed and efficiency. * Must obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 30 days of hire * Must maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. EMPLOYMENT TESTING: * Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment criminal background investigations. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: * Prior experience in a legal, law enforcement, or information technologies environment. IRREGULAR HOURS: * Non-Essential Personnel for Emergency Situations; unless employees are designated by Department Heads or employees are in other offices that are open. ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS: * Reports directly to the Evidence Director * Direct Reports - N/A * Number of Direct Reports - 0 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Suite HR 101, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.SDL2017

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