Temporary Pool - SURVEILLANCE SUPPORT SPECIALIST (2026)
THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and are reviewed by hiring departments as openings become available. Postings will close annually. To maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
- Monitor video cameras to detect criminal or suspicious activity, and relaying key information to responding law enforcement officers or dispatcher via radio.
- Conducts searches through various databases to gather pertinent information on vehicles, neighborhoods, suspects, or addresses as needed.
- Make sound decisions and quickly react positively under stressful conditions which may include the life or well-being of a citizen or public safety member who is in danger.
- Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, facts, and circumstances of importance during an immediately following a police response to crime, often during dynamic and stressful conditions.
- Provides video monitoring of activities during special events, protests, and large gatherings.
- Responds to requests for video evidence during/after critical incidents as well as post-incident investigations.
- Recognizes suspicious behaviors and circumstances appearing on video feeds, and records date, time and camera location, or digitally record those activities when appropriate under the policy.
- Provides court testimony on the validity and authenticity of the video footage.
Performs other related duties as assigned.