Police Public Records Custodian

This is responsible supervisory and professional work in the development and implementation of the Police Department's Public Records Unit. As the unit supervisor, the employee will hire, train, assign, direct, evaluate and discipline administrative staff for the Public Records Unit. The Records Custodian will develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and systems related to the review and the release of public records. The Records Custodian will research and respond to complex and non-routine requests for information. Such work will require extensive research into the various computer systems within the department, and determining whether this information may be released in accordance with Wisconsin Public Records Laws. This work requires exercising considerable judgment and reasoning in the application of department policies and procedures, along with the Wisconsin Public Records Laws. The Records Custodian will maintain the retention schedule for the department and ensure compliance. The employee exercises considerable judgment and discretion in handling extremely sensitive and confidential information, and provides leadership to staff. Work is performed within established guidelines and under the general supervision of the Police Records Manager.