Job Description
Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Digital Multimedia Evidence Coordinator with the District Attorney’s Office. Under the direction of the 2nd Assistant District Attorney, this position is responsible for serving as an in-house media specialist and an expert multimedia evidence, including cell phone data extraction and computer related evidence. This position works to import, download, share, and convert digital media for review, discovery, and trial purposes. Duties also include:
- Researching and keeping informed of industry trends and relevant developments in current and emerging technologies that would benefit the District Attorney in receiving, reviewing, sharing, and presenting digital media.
- Reviewing current equipment and technology, and providing advice and suggestions on best software, hardware, vendors, and best practices.
- Providing technical, logistical, and training support in reviewing and prosecuting computer-related evidence
- Providing trial support by redacting and/or isolating certain video or images for trial presentation.
- Designing, creating and developing maps for trial presentation.
- Designing, mounting, or otherwise creating trial exhibits for photos or other evidence.
- Scanning photos and documents, as needed, for trial.
- Operating video dubbing machines (videotape/DVD/thumb drive) and making duplicates for discovery and for trial.
- Providing technical support during trial to ensure audio, video and photographic evidence is properly presented.
- Training prosecutors, investigators, and other law enforcement agencies on the use and best practices involving digital media and evidence.
- Assisting with technical issues involving the District Attorney website and social media, as needed.
- Performing in-house videography and photography, as needed.
- Assisting with providing graphics for reports, brochures, newsletters, and community presentations.
Candidates must have the following education, experience, skills, and knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a job-related field, such as computer science, media/ photography, criminal justice, technological field, or information systems, AND three (3) years of experience working with digital multimedia or a related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expertise in cell phone data extraction including the use of GrayKey and/or Cellebrite.
- Expertise in the forensic examination of computers and prosecuting computer-related evidence.
- Knowledge of digital audio technologies, audio and video editing, editing equipment, audio and video enhancement and audio authentication, presentation software, video recordings, and equipment maintenance requirements.
- Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal guidelines for records management, retention and disposal, including the Texas Public Information Act regulations, is preferred.
- Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices of research for attorney or legal review and how to present Digital Multimedia Evidence in a courtroom.
Candidates must also possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test and have the ability to pass a background investigation and clearance.
Workplace and Benefits
Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.
You must submit a completed application to be considered for employment. Attaching a resume is not considered an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
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