Legal Affairs
Body-Worn Camera Analyst
$55,301 a year
Posted until October 11, 2026 · posted September 28, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
≈ $26.59 an hour · $2,127 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $9.59/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,120 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 8.8 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,600 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
Qualification Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Quoted word for word from the official posting. The label above is ours, read from this text; if they disagree, this text wins.
The work
What the job is.
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.
Read the rest, from the posting
The Office investigates and prosecutes crime, assists victims, and implements crime prevention strategies to improve public safety and the quality of life of Brooklyn’s residents. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Body-Worn Camera Analyst.
In light of the sweeping discovery reforms in New York State, our Assistant District Attorneys need more support in preparing their criminal cases. All of our cases involve fairly voluminous discovery, such as police reports, body camera footage, 911 calls, forensic files, security surveillance videos, and more.
It is critical to our mission that our prosecutors obtain all the necessary discovery and securely share the required information with the defense. New hires will assist with these important duties, and in doing so, will gain exposure to virtually every aspect of a criminal case.
Under direct supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment the Body Worn Camera Analyst will:
- Receive body-cam footage from NYPD via in-house application. - Gather and identify all BWC footage on all arrest cases.
- Serve as a liaison to external agencies, including the NYPD Borough and Precinct Commands.
- Contact specific NYPD officers and collaborate with NYPD Training Sergeants.
- Coordinate with NYPD when Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage is missing from a DA case.
- Retrieve and review NYPD BWC videos.
Categorize and maintain this video evidence for prosecution. - All other duties as assigned. - This is a night position.
Preferred skills
- Candidates must be adaptable and comfortable working with large amounts of data.
- Experience working in law enforcement.
- Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and to explain analytical processes to laypersons through testimony as a witness before the court.
- Strong application skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe; knowledge of Video Playback, Audio/Video File Conversion a plus.
- Organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail is essential.
Additional Information
Candidates must meet the additional requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school is required
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
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.
How to apply, from the posting
Click on "Apply Now" We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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For Non-City/External Candidates: Visit the External Applicant NYC Careers site and type “DA - Brooklyn” on the search line. Then locate the Job ID number. For Current City Employees: Visit Employee Self Service (ESS) to view and click on Recruiting Activities, Careers, and search by Job ID number.
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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