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Records Specialist

The City of Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$46,897.50 - $50,173.50

Hourly:

$24.05 - $25.73

Department:

Police, Public Safety

Division:

Police Administrative Services

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will prepare, screen, route, file, and distribute public records.

Examples of Duties:

  • Under general supervision, performs administrative and technical duties in the maintenance of records and information, including the creation, receipt, maintenance, retention, and disposal of the City’s electronic and paper records.
  • Maintains records and files in compliance with established procedures and processes, including but not limited to published reports and studies, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, and maps.
  • Searches and retrieves information from files, microfilm, computer records, databases, and document management systems in response to specific requests.
  • Assists with preparing, auditing, and scanning records into an electronic document management system.
  • Processes historical records collections.
  • Releases information and documents in accordance with Freedom of Information Act requests and other applicable laws and procedures.
  • Gathers and compiles information in response to requests from City staff.
  • Assists with the accession, retrieval and disposition of municipal records as stipulated by official records retention schedules.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
  • Able to lift boxes up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to accurately index and maintain records and files.
  • Familiarity with records digitization and electronic document management systems.
  • Familiarity with the Public Records Act and other local, state, and federal laws relating to the maintenance, retention, and release of a wide variety of records and information.
  • Familiarity with the organization and functions of city government.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension Plan

Salary : $24 - $26

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