Police Data Coordinator
The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to establish and carry-out effective and efficient systems for responding to all internal and external data requests of the Bloomington Police Department, while adhering to federal, state, local and departmental data practices laws, regulations and guidelines.
- Coordinate all incoming data requests and outgoing responses related to the Police Department, including records and data in paper, electronic, audio and video form.
- Collect, review, organize and redact data as needed to ensure information is released in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
- Monitor and review how information is categorized and released for all requests. Properly document and track data requests and responses.
- Accurately and consistently apply state and federal laws and regulations that guide the review and redaction of information, based on established, internal guidelines.
- Provide excellent customer service and clear communication to data requestors. Prioritize work in an effort to best meet the needs and objectives of internal and external requesters.
- Coordinate the retention and disposal of data and records in accordance with the Police Department's records retention schedule.
- Recommend departmental standards for the retention and release of data and ensure adopted policies, procedures, and regulations are followed.
- Work with staff in the City's Legal Department to ensure compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and to stay up to date on applicable legislative changes. Monitor Data Practice Office Advisory Opinions to ensure the implementation of best practices.
- Assist with discovery requests when needed.
- Provide prompt, quality customer service to internal and external customers, and exercise patience, respect, and professionalism in all routine and non-routine interactions.
- Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within appropriate timelines.
- Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in criminology, project management, paralegal (or paralegal certificate), law enforcement, or a related field and one year of verifiable experience independently evaluating data, working with regulations, creating technical reports, and working with the public; OR
- A combination of post-secondary education and experience equaling three (3) years which demonstrates experience independently evaluating data, working with regulations, creating technical reports, and working with the public.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Experience working directly and effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and diverse life experiences.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in paralegal studies, criminology, project management, law enforcement or closely related field.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations including data practices standards and regulations related to the review of body/dashboard cameras, audio, and video recordings.
- Knowledge of e-discovery obligations and rules.