Administrative Technician-Body Worn Camera, State's Attorney Office

Howard County

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.

• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace.  Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!  

• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.

• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position entails the review of law enforcement body worn camera footage and the shielding of sensitive information contained therein. Performs professional level administrative work, under general supervision from a supervisor. Work includes carrying out administrative and technical tasks related to the review and shielding of body worn camera footage.

This is a full-time position requiring daily "in office" work.

This is an "at will" position. This is a State-authorized exempt position and is ineligible for membership in a collective bargaining unit.

STARTING SALARY IS $53,379

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs senior secretarial or routine paralegal work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.  Work typically involves independent and confidential secretarial work as the appointed secretary to a Circuit Court Judge; or work may involve writing briefs, conducting research and providing other paralegal support to a legal staff.

• On a daily basis, review body worn camera footage and shield all privileged and sensitive information.

• Operate a computer to enter, retrieve, review and shield body worn camera footage; verify the accuracy of all entered data and make corrections as necessary; use word processing software, excel database, video/audio applications and other software programs.

• Create and compile a log of significant events occurring in the footage. Provide the Assistant State's Attorney with this log.

• Ensure compliance with internal protocols for the review and processing of body worn camera footage.

• Complete various records/database management processes and ensure accurate and complete resolution of assigned tasks.

• Compose memos/emails associated with the performance of assigned tasks.

• Understand and follow instructions and effectively apply proper solutions, policies, and guidelines.

• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and records while completing assigned tasks.

• Perform general clerical tasks, which may include responding to email communications, answering telephone calls, entering information into databases, filing documentation, and all other tasks necessary to the fulfillment of the review of body worn camera footage.

Associates Degree and three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in:

• Political Science

• Law and Government/Law and Society

• Criminal Justice/Criminology

• Police Sciences

• Forensic Science

• Legal Services or Legal Studies

• Pre-law or other Law related degree

• Paralegal Studies (Certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor's)

• Other related degrees, subject to approval

• Ability to quickly and accurately shift focus between tasks, to prioritize and transition between tasks of equal importance, and successfully manage continuously shifting priorities.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Knowledge of legal terminology.

• Strong computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein and representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the assigned tasks of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties associated with this position, the employee is required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee will be performing assigned tasks while seated.   The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the position include vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

The level of noise usually ranges from quite to moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to read and interpret documents, such an internal protocols and safety rules. Ability to read and follow applicable State and Federal laws.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• NCIC certification from the Maryland Department of Public Safety

• Howard County Police Department's Record Management System Access