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BEVERLY HILLS—On Thursday, January 2, the Beverly Hills Police Department posted on its Facebook page that the BHPD Records Bureau is hiring a Police Media Technician.

Anyone with experience with Body Worn Cameras, Mobile Audio Video Systems, and managing digital media, should considering applying for the position.

The Beverly Hills Police Department is a POST-participating agency with an authorized strength of 145 sworn police officers and 98 full-time non-sworn personnel. BHPD is responsible for safeguarding the lives and property of City residents. The department is a leader in early response times and its dedicated officers work with the community to keep neighborhoods problem-free. The BHPD values its reputation as an agency that earns the public’s trust through efficient, impartial police service.

The city of Beverly Hills is seeking a qualified Police Media Technician, who will provide support services to the Beverly Hills Police Department and technical support to the Police Records Manager. The Police Media Technician will design, implement, configure, test, and maintain Body Worn Camera (BWC) and Mobile Audio Video (MAV) systems. The Police Media Technician also provides training and support related to systems, processes discovery, subpoenas, and Public Records Act requests. 

This is the journey level in the single level technical class. Incumbents initially perform the more routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under close supervision. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties as assigned with increasing independence.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Body Worn Cameras, Mobile Audio Video Systems, and other digital media. They should possess analytical and effective communication skills, high interpersonal qualities, and a desire to enhance the Records Bureau. The position requires exceptional customer service skills and a keen attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is a team player, and is responsive and proactive when addressing the needs of the community and the Department.  A strong commitment to public service and the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion is critical for the position, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.

-Annual Salary: $85,895.72 – $105,340.85

-To learn more visit: www.beverlyhills.org/police

The deadline to apply for the position is January 10, 2025, at 5 p.m.

By Trevor

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills posted on its Facebook page on Monday, July 1 that it is hiring. There are open positions in various departments such as Public Works, Beverly Hills Police Department, Community Services and more.

Several full-time positions are available with the Beverly Hills Police Department, which include Communications Dispatcher, Lateral Police Officer, Pre-Service Police Officer (Entry Level). Other positions available include: Parking Supervisor, Senior Recreation Supervisor, Systems Integrator and Water Resources Engineer. Some of the positions start at an annual salary of $74,000 to upwards of $178,000.

Work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, “See resume” is not an acceptable response under ‘Work Experience’ section. An application containing such a response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The first application created will be saved and can be used for subsequent positions individuals wish to apply for. The application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. Collect details about education and employment history before creating the applicants application. Please complete the application in its entirety making sure you give detailed information on all relevant areas as a poorly completed application can be a disadvantage to meeting the minimum qualification for a position.

Individuals planning to spend more than 30 minutes applying, should be certain to click on the save button as they go along. Failure to do so will result in loss of information. Do not click submit until certain they have completed the application. Once an applicant clicks submit they will no longer have the option to update.

They can print a copy of the job bulletin and their application for future reference. An automated confirmation email will be generated following submission. Keep this confirmation as proof. If an applicant is selected for the next round(s) of the recruitment process, their qualification may be evaluated through written, skill assessment, and oral exams.

Be sure to add the email of government jobs to the address book, so applicants can receive emails regarding the positions they are applying for. See all openings at www.beverlyhills.org/jobs.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department is looking to hire Forensic Specialists. Applications are being accepted until Friday, April 26 via the online application process. Only the first 100 qualified applications received will be accepted for further consideration.

The position involves performing technical fingerprinting, photographic, video and computer graphic tasks related to criminal investigation. Identifying, documents, collecting, and preserves physical and biological evidence. They will perform laboratory analysis for developing latent fingerprints by using conventional techniques. In addition, to fingerprint comparisons associated with the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.

Duties for this position include:

-Conducts complex crime scene investigations and utilizes specialized techniques in recognizing, searching, documenting, collecting and preserving physical and biological evidence such as fingerprints, DNA, firearms evidence, plant material, blood spatters, tool mark, and tire track impressions.

-Makes casts of footprints and other impression evidence.

-Documents crime scene utilizing conventional, digital photography including forensic videotaping.

-Performs crime scene sketching and diagraming with the assistance of computer aided software.

-Performs field and laboratory analysis of physical evidence collected at crime scenes and performs subsequent chemical processing for the detection of latent fingerprints, including laser applications such as the use of alternate light sources (ALS).

-Performs presumptive chemical analysis on various types of substances including blood, semen and saliva.

-Produces and stores digital photography using digital image archiving software, video storage. Produces crime scene charts and enlargements.

-Testifies in court as an expert witness in the areas of latent fingerprint analysis, crime scene investigation including the documentation, collection, and preservation of crime scene evidence and/or the results of forensic examination/findings.

-Processes and compares fingerprints found at crime scenes and coordinates with representatives of other law enforcement agencies in the identification of suspects through comparison of fingerprints and in the use of Automated Finger Print Identification Systems (AFIS) and the CAL-ID AFIS system and Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS).

-Prepares court exhibits to depict crime scenes, including latent print comparison charts.

-Prepares detailed reports of crime scene investigation and of the forensic analysis performed.

-Conducts training programs.

Applicants should be in possession of a Possession of a valid Class C driver license and graduated from high school or equivalent. Four years of recent, paid work experience performing fingerprint identification and related photographic work and processing crime scenes for physical evidence.

An Associate’s degree in criminal justice or forensic science or 30 semester units of college level course work in fingerprint classification and identification or a closely related field will substitute for two years of the required work experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or a closely related field will substitute for the four years of required work experience.

All applicants must submit an online city application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Applications can be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

For more details visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santamonica/jobs/4454722/forensic-specialist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

By Trevor