DescriptionThe Records Technician - Detention performs limited supervisory and routine clerical work in regards to the preservation and destruction of County records. This position oversees microfilming, scanning, indexing, processing, and storing of county records ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures, and assists and advises direct reports as necessary in resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.
Examples of DutiesOperates and manages computer data entry equipment, reader printers, imaging hardware and software, microfilming equipment, and electronic records program.
Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, standards, and federal and local government laws for paper, microfilmed, and electronic records, storage centers, and digital records in custody.
Handles all tasks assigned for customer service, scanning, microfilming, indexing, warehouse storage, and disposition projects.
Updates computerized inventory of records stored on paper, microfilm, and electronic format.
Performs quality control of records processed from intake to disposition.
Provides assistance in managing the records center as directed.
Provides weekly written reports to management.
Recommends ways to improve customer service and efficiency.
Improves and maintains knowledge of records management standards.
Acts as liaison between county departments, the public, and the records department in problem resolution.
Promotes and actively supports the department's mission, vision, and core values.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Completion of some college-level coursework in management or law enforcement is preferred.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must not have any Class B misdemeanor or higher convictions or deferred adjudications.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment.
Supplemental Information THE ANTICIPATED START DATE AND SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 1, 2025 PENDING COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET. To ensure the proper delivery of emails, please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
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https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
Closing Date/Time: Continuous