Records Management Specialist — Custody & Retention

Harford County Government; Harford Hills (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Harford County Government seeks a Records Management Specialist to advise on retention, disposition, and dissemination of agency records across physical and digital systems. You will support the DES in safeguarding records and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including HIPAA and FOIA.

Position requires one year of digital records experience, savvy with evidence preservation, and ability to testify in court when needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience with digital documentation and information management.
• Knowledge of FOIA and Maryland Public Information Act.
• CPR or public safety training as deemed appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Work with County Law Department to determine retention and disposition policies for physical and digital materials.
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Respond to requests for information from DES/County and MD States Attorney's Office and transmit appropriately.
• Review and safeguard records, including 911 calls and radio transmissions, as needed.
• Testify in Circuit and District Court when required for legal proceedings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Communication skills

Court testimony ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or Paralegal Studies

Tools

Document management software

Job description

Harford County Government seeks a Records Management Specialist to advise on retention, disposition, and dissemination of agency records across physical and digital systems. You will support the DES in safeguarding records and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including HIPAA and FOIA.

Position requires one year of digital records experience, savvy with evidence preservation, and ability to testify in court when needed.