Job Opportunity
Video Analyst
Grade: 61Position Number: VA-AMD550
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with experience
The Video Analyst is responsible for the review, investigation and analysis of video pertaining to crime and lease violations on CHA properties. The Video Analyst is responsible for prompt and objective investigation and will maintain a high level of discretion in the observation and collection of facts related to all activity from CHA video surveillance cameras. Other responsibilities of the Video Analyst include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate activities with law enforcement agencies on joint efforts and criminal investigations.
- Ensure continued integration of CHA’s video surveillance with other city agencies.
- Investigate, through surveillance footage, crimes and lease violations on CHA properties.
- Catalog and track all surveillance requests, dispositions and chain of custody for video pertaining to incidents on CHA property.
- Develop professional, accurate, and detailed reports from videotaped footage of subjects.
REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must reside within or close to City of Chicago limits as this position will participate in an on-call rotation for emergencies
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Possess strong attention to detail
- Must be a self-starter
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Able and willing to travel as necessary
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Familiarity with law enforcement terms
- Technical experience with surveillance equipment from law enforcement or private security sector
- A combination of education (e.g. Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field) and/or experience in security or law enforcement
- Prior law enforcement experience within the City of Chicago is highly desirable
