Posting number: 26-157
Department: Sheriff - PR_6010 - County Jail
Job classification: Records Technician - Detention
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Law Enforcement, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support
The 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.
Operates 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.
High 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.
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Denton County is located on the north side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Denton County was established by the Texas legislature on April 11, 1846. In 2024, Denton County's population was over 1 million residents, and it is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Denton County has a total area of 951 square miles. As of 2025, Denton County has 1,987 employees and 43 elected officials. Denton County has one of the lowest county-wide tax rates of the top 15 counties by population in the State of Texas.
Denton County residents enjoy three lakes, beautiful city parks and trails, museums, and other attractions. The county’s proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers residents access to several nationally recognized entertainment attractions, including nine other North Texas water bodies, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
MISSION: Denton County will be recognized as the leader in local government through its excellent service to citizens and quality workforce. We will carry out our duties by respecting citizens, maintaining fiscal responsibility, demonstrating accountability, and fairly and equitably allocating resources.
For employment opportunities, please visit: https://dentoncounty.gov/jobs.
