Career Opportunity

Media Production Technician - SFPD (1766)

Recruitment: RTF0126714-01131677

Published: October 31, 2022

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About:

The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continually strives to become a more effective, inclusive and modern police department, while earning the trust and pride of those we serve and those who serve.  Our goal is to reflect on current SFPD initiatives, assess best practices across the country, and evaluate the changing environment in policing and within the City to arrive at a strategy statement that the Department and our community can embody every day.

The San Francisco Police Department stands for Safety and Respect for All. We will engage in just transparent unbiased and responsive policing. We will do so in the spirit of dignity and in collaboration with the community. And we will maintain and build trust and respect as the guardians of Constitutional and human rights.

The San Francisco Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement and is dedicated to the people, traditions and diversity of our City. The department provides service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision. The department has grown into a nationally known police department providing law enforcement services to one of the most recognized cities in the United States.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: October 31, 2022
• Application Deadline: Apply immediately, announcement may close anytime after November 14, 2022.
• Class & Compensation: $69,628 - $84,578
• Recruitment ID: PEX-1766-126715
• Work Location: Police Academy, 350 Amber Drive, San Francisco, CA 94131
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. May be asked to work weekends and/or after hours on occasion.

Role description

The San Francisco Police Department is seeking an experienced Media Production Technician to provide technical support for the audio and video recording of departmental meetings and / or events. The 1766 – Media Production Technician will exemplify SFPD’s core values and mission while performing the following functions:

• Set-up, operate and troubleshoot a variety of audio and video media equipment (hardware and software), assists with on-location audio and video production with equipment such as cameras, cables, lights, microphones, audio mixer, video switcher, waveform / vectorscope, tripods & set design props, (backgrounds if needed);
• Assists with syncing and editing audio and video sources with the switcher, video uploading, adjusting set lights, wiring lavalier microphones with an audio mixer, titling graphics and encode video programs.
• Packs, transports, sets-up, operates, and troubleshoots camera audio and video systems, including lights, audio feeds, and digital video recorders for on-site and remote recordings of SFPD meetings and/or events.
• Produces, directs, researches, shoots, edits video and studio productions.
• Responsible for the setup of A/V equipment for meetings, public service announcements, location productions, and in-studio productions.
• Inputs still photos, graphics and logos as part of the design process in post-production.
• Communicates with SFPD staff at all levels, the general public, elected officials, and other city employees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

How to qualify

Three (3) years of broadcast production experience.

And

Possession of a valid California driver's license

Substitution:

A certificate from a recognized media production program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in broadcasting, communications or a related field may substitute for all of the required experience.

Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification.

What else should I know?

Background Investigation: Prior to employment with the San Francisco Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of  controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to undergo  drug/alcohol screening, and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting. Criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be fingerprinted.

San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) job applicants would need to provide official verification consistent with the City's COVID-19 policy they are "Fully Vaccinated/Full Vaccination" before they can advance to the required Background Process phase of the recruitment process. "Fully Vaccinated" and "Full Vaccination" mean two weeks after completing the entire recommended series of vaccination (usually one or two doses) with a vaccine authorized to prevent COVID-19 by the FDA, including by way of an emergency use authorization, or by the World Health Organization (WHO). For example, an individual would be fully vaccinated at least two weeks after receiving a second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving the single dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. This SFPD specific COVID-19 vaccination applicant requirement supersedes the City's general COVID-19 vaccination new hire requirement.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.