Photographer Police Investg Support at City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

Under general supervision, to take color and black-and-white photographs of a variety of subjects, some of which may be used as evidence by law enforcement authorities in support of crime investigation; to post-process and print color and black-and-white photographs routinely and using techniques that will enhance the representations of evidence characteristics on photographs; to prepare photographs for court presentations, testify in court and to perform related work as required. Work also includes taking photographs at department events and activities, including award presentations, graduations, promotional ceremonies, and precinct events.

Position Duties

(may perform other duties as assigned)

• Subject to general assignments, and with responsibility to a superior for results, and in accordance with established departmental policies, procedures, and methods in the preservation of integrity in evidence management:

• Individually, or with one or more co-workers, to take color and black-and-white photographs of persons, groups, crime scenes, corpses, fingerprints, objects submitted as evidence, aerial photographs, situations, and persons under surveillance or observation.

• Arrangelights, cameras, backgrounds, and subjects.

• Control the results by varying ISO, exposures, use of filters, choice of light sources for lighting effects, and/or color temperatures.

• In a photographic laboratory, develop color and black-and-white films and prints with the purpose of enhancing photographic representations of evidence characteristics and routine work.

• Operates special-purpose and/or automated equipment to process prints.

• Maintain physical negative film files.

• Scan, color correct, and re-touch negative film files with digital software.

• Maintain a mini lab, paper, and ink.

• Diagnose and make minor repairs and adjustments to printing equipment.

• Conferwithothersonlayout, format, special post-processing requirements, and related matters.

• Maintain files and records of negatives, slides, prints, and technical photographic literature.

• Testifying in court.

• Maintain the chain of custody and integrity of photographic evidence.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or G.E.D.
Three(3) to four (4) years of employment experience in a variety of photographic fields.

Qualifications(preferred)

• Completion of two (2) years in university or college of recognized standing with courses in chemistry, physics, and some coursework in photography.

• Completion of some advanced coursework in criminal justice.

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Considerable knowledge of photographic techniques and practices in taking and processing photographs in color and black-and-white.
• Reasonable knowledge of technical specifications and performance characteristics of photographic equipment.
• Knowledgeofoperationofcamerasandrelated equipment.
• Working knowledge and experience with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Skill in mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to have tact in dealing with peers and the public.
• Ability to display neatness in appearance and work.
• Ability to have normal color perception.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to be willing to perform any assigned task.
• Ability to be resourceful.
• Ability to be reliable.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Physically active.
• Willingness to perform any assigned task.
• Ability to present testimony of a technical nature in court.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Physical Demands

The employee generally engages in light physical activity to work in the field with person-to-person contact and some stationary work in an office environment. The employee is expected to move about to accomplish tasks. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to conditions which may include fumes, extreme heat and cold, wetness, loud noise, confined spaces, dust, hazardous chemicals, blood, bodily fluids, airborne pathogens, inclement weather, etc. Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit:   15 points

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