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Posting Number
4274P
Position Title
Records Custodian - CPCA
Department
Job Code
01015
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Union Code/Affiliation
CPCA
Division
SUPPORT SERVICES (Police)
Job Description Summary
The purpose of this job is to oversee the review and response to Sunshine Law/Open Records requests. Locates, duplicates, organizes, redacts, and invoices production of documents. Interacts with legal counsel, as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Processes and fulfills open records requests.
- Serves as litigation coordinator for the Police Department, working closely with outside counsel in civil litigation, completing legal holds, and coordinating production of documents and other records during pretrial discovery.
- Testifies at trial and in deposition under subpoena regarding records possessed and maintained by the Columbia Police Department.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has limited fiscal responsibility.
- May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Associate's Degree or 2 years of college.
- 1 to 3 years' experience in records management, preferably in a public sector setting.
Licenses or Certifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to Chapter 610, Revised Statutes of Missouri, and Missouri Secretary of State's Office retention schedules and guidelines.
- Police investigation lifecycle.
- General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.
- Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Skill in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
- Utilizing records management software, systems, and equipment.
- Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to:
- Prioritize with sound judgement managing multiple projects with overlapping and competing deadlines.
- Process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.
- Provide high levels of effective customer service.
- Render credible testimony.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
- Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently or Often
Exposures
- Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Hours/Days
Generally Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Starting Salary
$23.26-$25.94 per hour
Pay Grade
107
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
08/21/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is within the Support Services Bureau of the Columbia Police Department. Applicant must be able to pass an extensive law enforcement background process.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
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