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:
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Proficiency with Video Analysis Software: Knowledge of software tools like CCTV systems, facial recognition, video editing, and motion-tracking software.
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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.
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Familiarity with Surveillance Systems: Understanding how different types of cameras (CCTV, body cameras, drones) work and how to extract video footage from them.
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Data Management: Experience in organizing, managing, and storing video data securely and efficiently.
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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:
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Attention to Detail: Ability to detect subtle movements, changes, or anomalies in video footage that may be missed by others.
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Pattern Recognition: Skilled at identifying patterns or trends in footage, such as recurring behaviors, faces, or vehicles.
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Critical Thinking: Ability to assess video evidence, draw meaningful conclusions, and understand how the analyzed footage fits within larger investigative or security contexts.
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Problem-solving skills: Capacity to identify issues in videos (e.g., technical issues or performance gaps) and offer solutions.
Communication Skills and Report Writing:
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Report Writing: Ability to translate video findings into clear, concise, and actionable reports for law enforcement, managers, or other stakeholders.
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Presentation Skills: Ability to present video analysis results in meetings or court cases, possibly including expert testimony in legal situations.
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Reporting: The ability to create concise reports based on video analysis, including the generation of visual aids such as photo albums and link charts.
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Collaboration: Video analysts often work closely with security personnel, Investigators, or other stakeholders, so the ability to effectively communicate findings is essential.
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Team Player: Be able to support the Team’s Goals
Problem-Solving Abilities:
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Incident Reconstruction: Using video footage to reconstruct events and provide timelines or sequence of events for investigative purposes.
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Adaptability: Ability to quickly analyze footage in different environments or situations.
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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:
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Education: Gr 12 and CCTV Monitor System Training or a related field is often preferred.
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Relevant Degree or Certification: A degree in criminal justice, cybersecurity, forensics, IT, or a related field may be preferred.
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Certifications in video analysis or forensics (such as Certified Forensic Video Examiner) are highly regarded.
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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.
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Technical Certifications: Certifications in video surveillance or specific software tools can be a significant advantage.
Adaptability:
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Learning new tools: Video technology is constantly evolving, and being able to learn new software, equipment, or techniques is important.
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Industry updates: Staying updated on trends, tactics, or technological advancements in the field of video analysis.
Security and Confidentiality:
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Security Clearance: In some industries, the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances may be required.
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Discretion: The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism.
Time Management:
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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.
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Prioritization: Identifying which footage or incidents require immediate attention and responding accordingly.
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is always given to existing employees and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate. Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.