Special Narcotics Prosecutor Careers

About the Office
The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) for the City of New York is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency dedicated to combating complex narcotics and related offenses. Working in coordination with local, state, and federal partners, SNP plays a critical role in ensuring public safety through strategic investigations, prosecutions, and innovative criminal justice solutions.

Position Overview
The Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office seeks a junior Trial Presentation and Evidence Support Specialist. This role provides technical and logistical support for trial preparation, courtroom presentation, event recording, and limited digital forensics. Employees are expected to follow established procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and support attorneys in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Key Responsibilities

• Proficient with audio/video editing tools.
• Edit, enhance, prepare, and format audio and video evidence for use in hearings, trials, and attorney review..
• Extract relevant segments from lengthy surveillance recordings and ensure clarity, synchronized playback, and courtroom-ready file formatting.
• Convert files between formats, repair corrupted media when possible, and maintain strict evidentiary integrity during all editing processes.
• Collect digital surveillance footage from various systems including DVRs, cloud-based platforms, proprietary security systems, and mobile devices.
• Perform frame-accurate extractions, still-image captures, and time-stamping verification to ensure evidentiary accuracy.
• Design and build PowerPoint decks and digital trial presentations tailored to prosecutorial strategy, including embedded media, timelines, call-outs, annotations, and demonstrative exhibits.
• Collaborate with attorneys to organize exhibits, streamline presentation flow, and ensure media is properly indexed and accessible during trial.
• Operate Trial Director (or comparable software such as On Cue, Sanction, etc.) during trials, hearings, and evidentiary presentations.
• Testify in court regarding technical processes, handling procedures, extraction methods, and editing steps performed on evidentiary media.
• Set up and operate audio/video recording systems for fireside chats, panels, and CLE programs.
• The ability to clearly explain technical procedures in a manner understandable by judges, juries, and attorneys, ensuring transparency and evidentiary credibility.
• Conduct limited digital forensics tasks such as cell phones intake, basic data extraction and evidence preservation.
• Perform digital evidence memorialization of audio/video recording rate and codecs , logs, and chain-of-custody integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 year of related experience, preferably within a private sector, law enforcement, or criminal justice environment.
• Experience with video editing and digital evidence preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and related presentation tools.
• Experience using Trial Director or similar courtroom presentation systems.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate courtroom testimony.
• Understanding of digital evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• General computer proficiency and ability to learn required software and procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to video editing, digital presentation tools, or courtroom technology preferred.
• Excellent communication and tasks management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must pass a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting trial teams in a legal, law enforcement, or government setting.
• Experience with audio/video equipment setup and operation.
• Familiarity with video editing or presentation software.
• Interest in legal procedures, digital evidence, or courtroom technology.

   

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.
  
  APPLICATION INFORMATION:
  Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K, union benefits and more.
  Please complete an employment application and submit a resume and cover letter online at: https://specnar.applicantstack.com/x/search

  If you previously applied to this job posting, you do not need to reapply as your application is already under consideration.Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page.
  
  Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected to participate in the full screening process. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in working for The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

   

  The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

   
  Posting Date: 12/16/2025
  Post Until:       Until Filled
   

  The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion