FOIA & Records Analyst

Kansas City Police Department; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Police Department seeks a Records/FOIA Officer to manage Sunshine Law requests, coordinate with multiple units, and ensure accurate records production. The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office.

Training on MULES certification is required, with flexibility for variable hours. Ideal candidates have five years’ related experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience with the Department or similar capacity.
• Ability to interact with public and other agencies; strong customer service.
• Pro-active problem solving; work independently to resolve questions.
• Attention to detail in research and writing; strong time-management.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills; professional presentation.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with colleagues and other units.
• MULES Advance Certification required upon hire; training as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Process Sunshine Law/FOIA requests: route, gather, review, redact, and provide records.
• Respond to subpoenas and provide testimony regarding documents and chain-of-custody.
• Coordinate with multiple department units on FOIA and related requests.
• Prepare information for court proceedings and external requests.
• Intake, monitor, log, route, bill and track records requests per timelines.
• Conduct agency background checks and respond to FBI NICS requests.
• Provide specialized training to department members and outside agencies.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain reliable attendance; capable of flexible hours including overtime.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Research & writing

Time management

Verbal and written English

Attention to detail

Public interactions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or 60 college hours (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kansas City Police Department seeks a Records/FOIA Officer to manage Sunshine Law requests, coordinate with multiple units, and ensure accurate records production. The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office.

Training on MULES certification is required, with flexibility for variable hours. Ideal candidates have five years’ related experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality