The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Media Services Aide.

The Multimedia Services Unit provides technical support for all employees. The Unit is operational 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Media Services Technicians respond to precincts in order to enhance cases by recording statements made by defendants and witnesses; respond to crime scenes to record and capture scenes for evidence, future review, and presentation and respond to various locations to recover surveillance video.

Staff from the Unit sets up and records press conferences both on and off-site; provides technical support for all courtroom presentations; provides technical support for town hall meetings and community-based trainings. Technicians process digital evidence; duplicate 911 calls, videos, and audios; perform audio and video redactions; record and archive CLE courses.

Under direct supervision, the Assistant Media Services technician performs the tasks below:
-Assist with setting up, installing, and operating digital audio and visual equipment and records and/or plays back testimony, statements, press conferences, training sessions, and other office events and activities, etc. Playback of video evidence (surveillance, child witness, hospitalized victim).
-Assist with recovery of video surveillance, taking of photos, video, etc of crime scenes and testifying to such
-Maintains records and custody of recorded material, video, audio, and photographic evidence library.
-Required to be knowledgeable of office protocols and to perform required duties such as staffing the area known as “The Front Desk” answering telephones, covering the service counter, evidence processing, keeping inventory of equipment and operating general office equipment.

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and PowerPoint), NLEs, and various codecs for processing digital evidence. Should have working knowledge of Windows OS, and data entry procedures required for all activities related to evidentiary recordings, evidence history, and daily activity. Should have a valid NYS driver’s license.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.