Police Photographer

Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Photographs subjects both indoors and outdoors, in-house and in field. Produce police credentials, Retirement and Retiree Firearms proficiency ID's and 2fa ID's.
• Takes black-and white or color photographs of moving or stationary subjects that involve no significant problems of speed, motion, color contrast, unusual lighting, or depth-of-field.
• Makes accurate enlargements, scans negatives and photographs and converts to digital format. Intake filing and secure storage of CD's containing digital photographic evidence.
• Varies intensity of photographs by shading (dodging and burning) them selectively during printing.
• Produces master prints from negatives in poor conditions and makes new negatives.
• Instructs Police Officers in the use of photo equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance on photo equipment. Inspects and maintains inventory supplies.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Two (2) years of experience in photography and photo developing.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional photographic equipment such as cameras, lenses and filters.
• Knowledge of fundamental methods, techniques and procedures used in commercial photography.
• Knowledge of lighting equipment and various types of film used in different light situations.
• Skill in operating modern professional camera equipment.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position.

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