The city of Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Public Records Access Officer who will assist individuals seeking Police Department records under the Public Records Law and city policies, including requests related to Body Worn Cameras, Public Safety Cameras, and other technologies. Coordinate with CPD units to ensure timely, compliant responses. Document and track requests, prepare cost estimates, monitor payments, and assist with fee petitions and response extensions. Support appeals and legal proceedings, and train staff on records requirements, preservation, and compliance. Review legal updates and help develop and implement policies, guidelines, and software for records management. Prepare and maintain required reports and statistics. Support responses to external agency requests, court orders, and subpoenas. Work collaboratively with the Law Department, Records division, and BWC Unit to ensure proper handling of all public records matters in accordance with law and City procedures. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Three years handling time-sensitive legal documents. Skilled in public records responses, redactions, communication, confidentiality, Microsoft Office, organization, teamwork, and customer service. Preferred experience in training on records/legal topics; JD degree; skilled in OCR, metadata removal, CORI, CJIS; and familiar with public safety environments.
Rate: $103,731.72 – $123,086.23 annually