Redaction Specialist

It's been said, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Through visual moving pictures, you can change the world one reel at a time as our Redaction Specialist!

The Redaction Specialist is responsible for reviewing and redacting law enforcement body-camera footage, including listening to and editing transcriptions. The Redaction Specialist utilizes audio/visual editing programs for auditing and editing digital data.

Contribute to the justice system by preserving and presenting facts for the courtroom today!

We believe in making the right choices for the right reasons. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims’ services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to support justice in your community, apply today, and join our team.

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

• Two years of clerical and administrative experience, including computer use
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

• Audio/visual editing experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment

• Organizes video files for editing and/or storage; provides quality control, updates, or includes case information into MCAO's case management system, PbK
• Reviews entire body camera video footage to determine what victim information or other specialized information needs to be removed to comply with Victims' rights under Arizona law
• Reviews recording evidence, including BWC evidence, to flag relevant, probative footage frames of either an inculpatory or exculpatory nature for further review by paralegals and prosecuting attorneys
• Follows employee policy and procedures for video redaction in Evidence.com
• Applies legal knowledge to ensure compliance with court rules
• Listens to video camera footage to determine if any audio needs to be redacted for discovery purposes
• Provides documentation regarding the redacted product for review and approval
• Assists prosecuting attorneys, paralegals, and support staff with the use of Evidence.com
• Collaborates with prosecuting attorneys and paralegals to ensure uniformity of procedures and practices, office-wide, relating to BWC evidence
• Renames and exports reports through our internal system
• Redacts video interviews outside of Evidence.com
• Listens to and edits transcriptions through Evidence.com
• Tracks work statistics for Monthly Reports and other internal office audit reports

• Office environment includes bright lighting and working in close proximity to others
• Position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time and repeating motions with wrists, hands, and fingers
• Position works independently on tasks with minimal interactions with co-workers
• Position requires accuracy, concentration/vigilance, high volume of work, handling complicated tasks, stressful situations, teamwork (to manage rush requests/queues), time pressures, and unscheduled and repetitive tasks
• Exposure to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.)
• Ability to travel, via walking or other method, up to 0.50 miles between job-related locations
• Teleworking may be offered after six months of employment, based on business needs
• Bureau assignment cannot be guaranteed and is based on business need

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.