Paralegal Digital Evidence Specialist
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); full benefits
This professional position in the Evidence Review Unit of the State’s Attorney’s Office is responsible for the investigation, preparation and examination of digital evidence of all assigned felony and misdemeanor matters in the County’s jurisdiction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review police reports and video to identify officers associated with case file.
• Utilizing specific guidelines review, shield, tag and duplicate incoming digital media such as received via links, CD’s, DVD’s and flash drives.
• Downloading Body Camera Videos, Cruiser Cam Videos and Video Interviews and other digital media.
• Uploading digital files into the SAO digital storage cloud (Command Central Evidence)
• Maintain close liaison with the police agencies and other agencies
• Assist in other case preparation as needed
• Assist with uploading and downloading of other digital media
• Assist attorneys with editing videos for court
• Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a criminal justice field that includes paralegal or investigative work
• NOTE: Additional years of related work experience may reduce the education requirement and additional related education may reduce the years of experience required
• Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence and criminal and motor vehicle laws, as well as knowledge of the laws regarding search and seizure, and gathering and maintaining evidence
• Ability to efficiently and accurately interpret police reports
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including a thorough understanding of the English language, technical and composition writing and professional correspondence
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to deal calmly and efficiently in a pressured environment
• Ability to plan work, set well-defined and realistic goals, evaluate and monitor progress, and effectively manage time.
• Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside of the office, if necessary.
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:
• Experience with digital evidence, technology or computers
• Work experience in a State’s Attorney’s Office or other criminal law office
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) One or more interviews
3) Pre-employment physical examination and drug test
4) Pre-employment background investigation
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and list of references to Jennifer Smith, Executive Assistant at jasmith@carrollcountymd.gov