Public Records Tech: Detail-Oriented Clerk

Minnehaha County; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Extended sick leave

South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Minnehaha County Records Office is seeking a Records Technician to assist the public in person and by phone, reviewing and accepting documents, issuing records, and managing scanning and indexing of records. The role supports lawful processing and public access to vital records, with duties spanning document intake, fee collection, and off-site record maintenance.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of clerical experience, strong proofreading skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of clerical experience.
• Knowledge of and skills in using technology and related software systems.
• Strong proofreading, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and professional assistance to the public in person and by phone regarding recorded documents, property and lien searches, and vital records.
• Receive documents for recording, collect fees, and accurately index and record submitted materials.
• Scan, image, and microfilm documents to maintain compliance with statutory and office standards; perform general office tasks including proofreading.
• Open, sort, and disburse incoming mail, and prepare outgoing correspondence.
• Maintain and update records at off-site locations to ensure accessibility.

Skills

Clerical experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Computer literacy

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County Records Office is seeking a Records Technician to assist the public in person and by phone, reviewing and accepting documents, issuing records, and managing scanning and indexing of records. The role supports lawful processing and public access to vital records, with duties spanning document intake, fee collection, and off-site record maintenance.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of clerical experience, strong proofreading skills,