Video Analyst

**Vacancy: VIDEO ANALYST - SPECIALIZED SERVICES FSS**

**Location: Helderkruin Roodepoort**

A Video Analyst plays a crucial role in reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing video footage to assist in criminal investigations, sports performance, or security operations.

**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE**:
**Technical Skills**:

- Proficiency with Video Analysis Software: Knowledge of software tools like CCTV systems, facial recognition, video editing, and motion-tracking software.
- Data analysis tools: Ability to use tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or specialized platforms for data and performance analysis. Data analysis tools: Ability to use tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or specialized platforms for data and performance analysis.
- Familiarity with Surveillance Systems: Understanding how different types of cameras (CCTV, body cameras, drones) work and how to extract video footage from them.
- Data Management: Experience in organizing, managing, and storing video data securely and efficiently.
- Video Enhancement & Forensic Analysis: The ability to enhance video quality, slow down footage, and isolate specific events or objects of interest for detailed examination.

**Analytical Skills**:

- Attention to Detail: Ability to detect subtle movements, changes, or anomalies in video footage that may be missed by others.
- Pattern Recognition: Skilled at identifying patterns or trends in footage, such as recurring behaviors, faces, or vehicles.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to assess video evidence, draw meaningful conclusions, and understand how the analyzed footage fits within larger investigative or security contexts.
- Problem-solving skills: Capacity to identify issues in videos (e.g., technical issues or performance gaps) and offer solutions.

**Communication Skills and Report Writing**:

- Report Writing: Ability to translate video findings into clear, concise, and actionable reports for law enforcement, managers, or other stakeholders.
- Presentation Skills: Ability to present video analysis results in meetings or court cases, possibly including expert testimony in legal situations.
- Reporting: The ability to create concise reports based on video analysis, including the generation of visual aids such as photo albums and link charts.
- Collaboration: Video analysts often work closely with security personnel, Investigators, or other stakeholders, so the ability to effectively communicate findings is essential.
- Team Player: Be able to support the Team’s Goals

**Problem-Solving Abilities**:

- Incident Reconstruction: Using video footage to reconstruct events and provide timelines or sequence of events for investigative purposes.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly analyze footage in different environments or situations.
- Decision Making: The ability to make quick judgments based on video evidence, particularly in fast-paced or high-stakes situations (e.g., live security monitoring).

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Education: Gr 12 and CCTV Monitor System Training or a related field is often preferred.
- Relevant Degree or Certification: A degree in criminal justice, cybersecurity, forensics, IT, or a related field may be preferred.
- Certifications in video analysis or forensics (such as Certified Forensic Video Examiner) are highly regarded.
- Experience in Related Fields: Previous experience in video analysis within the relevant industry is highly advantageous, security, or forensic analysis is often essential for this role.
- Technical Certifications: Certifications in video surveillance or specific software tools can be a significant advantage.

**Adaptability**:

- Learning new tools: Video technology is constantly evolving, and being able to learn new software, equipment, or techniques is important.
- Industry updates: Staying updated on trends, tactics, or technological advancements in the field of video analysis.

**Security and Confidentiality**:

- Security Clearance: In some industries, the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances may be required.
- Discretion: The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism.

**Time Management**:

- Efficiency in Review: Ability to manage time effectively, especially when reviewing extensive amounts of footage, under tight deadlines, especially in fast-paced environments like different requests covering Crime Incidents.
- Prioritization: Identifying which footage or incidents require immediate attention and responding accordingly.