Audio/Video & FOIA Specialist

City of Crest Hill

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofcresthill.com

Phone:

• 815-741-5100 x233

Email:

• HR@cityofcresthill.com

Application Deadline:

• NA (First review June 11, 2026 @ 4:30 PM)

Salary:

• Starting: $61,878*

  Senior Starting: $63,734*

  *Candidate starting pay determined upon experience and qualifications.

  Excellent benefits including:

  • Health insurance
  • Defined benefit pension
  • Paid time off

Sworn:

• 40

Population:

• 20,500

Position Details

The City of Crest Hill is accepting applications for the position of Audio/Video & FOIA Specialist – Police Department.

Based upon experience and additional duties, the position may be hired as a Senior Police A/V & FOIA Specialist – Police Department.

The purpose of this position is to maintain all video and audio footage, including, but not limited to:

• Police Department audio/video arrest and booking room audio/video
• Squad car in camera audio/video
• Body worn camera audio/video

The incumbent:

• Will also provide assistance to the Records Supervisor and Deputy Chief of Operations with assistance with all Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Must maintain proficiency in FOIs by completing and passing the annual FIOA Officer training as required by the Illinois Attorney General and attend continuing education (online or in-person) as it relates to FOIs.
• Must be knowledgeable and remain updated on any laws and/or regulations relating to FOIs and its requirements such as, but not limited to, the Law Enforcement-Worn Body Camera Act (50 ILCS 706), Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1), and the Illinois Attorney General's Binding PAC Opinions regarding FOIs.
• Must understand the rules of evidence and chain of custody including being able to testify and appear in court as deemed necessary.
• Must be able to learn and process record systems such as Motorola P1Records, BEAST Evidence Management System, and DACRA, etc. A/V & FOIA Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree and two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of related education and experience is preferred.
• Previous FOI experience a plus, but not required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Adobe Pro software, and basic knowledge of digital audio and video files.

Persons interested in this position can apply to the City of Crest Hill.

Applications can be downloaded from the City website at:

Signed/completed applications can be sent to:

HR@cityofcresthill.com

Deadline for first review of applications:

4:30 PM on June 11, 2026

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

Normal working hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM in the Police Department.

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