Part-Time Redaction Specialist

The City of Kettering is accepting submissions for the position of:
Regular Part-Time Redaction Specialist (24 hours per week)

Salary: $21.72 to $31.24 per hour

Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

OPERS retirement

Vacation and sick leave

City of Kettering’s Police Department is currently seeking a Regular Part-Time Redaction Specialist.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Redact reports, photos, videos, and audio recordings as required under the Ohio Public Records Act;
• Assist in responding to public records requests;
• Operate necessary software for redaction;
• Perform records research;
• Organize and analyze information;
• Prepare written reports and correspondence;
• Perform other duties as assigned;
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required.

Applicant should have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent; knowledge of redaction software; experience in computer data entry and use of business machines; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Applicant must be able to handle confidential reports, work with a high degree of accuracy, tact, and have good judgment.

Submit your application online teringoh.org/jobs by 5:00 P.M. on June 29, 2026. Please attach a resume and cover letter to your application. For more information about this position, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Join our team and make an impact in our community by delivering exceptional service and support!

The Redaction Specialist is responsible for reviewing and assessing reports, photos, videos, written and audio content, and accurately redacting relevant material from the requested file using redaction software or other methods. The role involves frequent exposure to negative or distressing auditory and visual content. Work must be completed promptly, requiring independent judgment and initiative, while maintaining confidentiality. This position is mainly sedentary, but may involve some walking, standing, bending, and light lifting of items such as papers, books, and equipment.

This is a responsible position involving complex and varied work and the Redaction Specialist must exercise good judgment in the application of prescribed procedures and methods used in moderately complex matters. The work may be done under general supervision or may require independent judgment and action. This is a civilian position which is under the immediate supervision of the Support Services Lieutenant.

This position is in the non-competitive classified Civil Service.

• Performs redaction of reports, photos, videos, and audio recordings as required under the Ohio Public Records Act;
• Assists in responding to public records requests;
• Operates necessary software for redaction;
• Performs records research;
• Organizes and analyzes information;
• Crosschecks and validates information;
• Prepares written reports and correspondence;
• Builds and maintains databases and files;
• Reviews and monitors new and updated laws and regulations;
• Operates and maintains a computer, digital scanner, facsimile, copier, or other office equipment;
• Answers telephone and gives general information in response to public or official queries;
• Performs other duties as assigned;
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance required.

Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations, public records law, policies and procedures governing public records and the ability to interpret and apply these related to the release or non-release of information on requests. Knowledge of police systems for redaction editing. Excellent computer knowledge and experience. Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize documents. Ability to complete assignments on time.

Excellent time management skills. Also included is the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions; ability to maintain complex records and prepare reports from such records; ability to make minor decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies. Clerical aptitude, the ability to handle confidential reports, accuracy in work, good judgment, tact and courtesy are essential, along with the ability to deal effectively and professionally with the general public and city staff.

Graduation from high school or its equivalent required; knowledge of redaction software; experience in computer data entry and use of business machines; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.