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City of New York, New York, NY, United States


Supervisor – Body Worn Camera Unit
The Kings County District Attorney’s Office located in the Metrotech area of Brooklyn, New York, has an exciting opportunity to work as a Supervisor in our Body Worn Camera Unit.

Job Overview
Brooklyn is divided into 23 police precincts, each with its own commander and community precinct council. To better serve these diverse communities, the office is divided into five trial zones that prosecute non‑specialized felony and misdemeanor cases. Each zone encompasses four or five police precincts within a specified geographic area, and is distinguishable by a color‑coded designation: Red, Blue, Grey, Green, and Orange.

Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Unit Chief, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Body Worn Camera Unit Supervisor will:

Supervise staff who receive body‑cam footage from NYPD via an in‑house application.

Gather and identify all BWC footage on all arrest cases.

Serve as chief liaison with external agencies, including the NYPD Borough and Precinct Commands.

Collaborate with specific NYPD officers and NYPD Training Sergeants.

Oversee coordination with NYPD when Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage is missing from a DA case.

Direct staff in the retrieval and review of NYPD BWC videos, ensuring videos are categorized and maintained for evidence for prosecution.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

A baccalaureate degree or a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of four (4) years prior work experience in a law enforcement/prosecutorial agency. Experience working in an intake/complaint room setting is preferred.

A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is preferred and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Strong computer skills, including knowledge of video playback, audio/video file conversion, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Leadership skills and the ability to exhibit dependability and good judgment.

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to interact with DA staff and other agencies.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

Education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees in certain titles who have worked for the city for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

EEO Statement
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary
$75,000.00 – $75,000.00

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