Assistant Records Custodian (Police)

Lexington-Fayette Metro KY • Lexington, KY

48d • $20

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to receive and respond to the public¿s request to inspect public records related to the Lexington Police Department (LPD).

Requirements

• High school Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• All positions in this job classification require drug testing, background check and polygraph before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• Employees must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
• Employees in this position will handle potentially sensitive information and shall adhere to applicable confidentiality and privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Locates, retrieves, and prepares police department records for public inspection in accordance with the Kentucky Open Records Act and related regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures
• Researches open records-related laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures to accurately determine whether or not the requested records in whole or in part are subject to public inspection
• Drafts a written response to requests for public records; and, if applicable, cites a specific exemption that would authorize LPD to withhold a record and provides a brief explanation of how the exemption applies to any records withheld
• Responds to public inquires related to open records requests such as how to make a request, what records can be inspected, how to get copies of records, etc.
• Files and retrieves archived records in accordance with the Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government¿s Records Retention Schedule
• Performs related work as assigned

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.
• The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees