FOIA & Public Records Coordinator

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a Records Coordinator to manage FOIA, subpoenas, and discovery requests for police records. This role requires compiling, analyzing, redacting, and disseminating records in compliance with state and federal laws and local procedures.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and strong communication, with oversight of part-time staff and training responsibilities. A CJIS background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Minimum of one year experience in case processing, police records management, or comparable experience.
• Background check: CJIS fingerprint-based and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and respond to requests for police records, including calculating fees and logging activity in records management system.
• Serve as work lead to part-time staff, coordinating workflow and training.
• Search, retrieve, and compile requested records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Independently analyze records to determine exemptions and apply redactions as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Records management software

Redaction software

Job description

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a Records Coordinator to manage FOIA, subpoenas, and discovery requests for police records. This role requires compiling, analyzing, redacting, and disseminating records in compliance with state and federal laws and local procedures.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and strong communication, with oversight of part-time staff and training responsibilities. A CJIS background check and drug screen are required.