Public Records Technician

Salary : $54,038.00 - $62,358.00 Annually
Location : 2071 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
Job Type: CIVILIAN
Job Number:
Division/Bureau: Support Services Bureau
Section (Cost Center): SUPPORT-CENTRAL RECORDS
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission:
Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.)

If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.

SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.

Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.

The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Forms Required for Application:

RAP BACK

CREDIT WAIVER
Job Description

The Records Section is the repository for all records and reports documented by Sheriff's Office personnel. It functions as the memory bank for the entire agency and assembles information from a wide variety of resources in order to maintain complete and accurate case files. The Records Technician retrieves and disseminates public record information, upon request, according to Florida state statutes and receives monies and provides receipts for services provided to the public.
General Description of Duties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer literate demonstrating proficiency inputting and retrieving information required to perform
position tasks.

• Detail-oriented demonstrating excellent organizational skills with ability to work independently as
well as multi-task.

• Ability to work in a time-sensitive but highly confidential environment.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information, verbal and written, to citizens, courts,
and colleagues.

• Knowledge of public record laws and exemptions.

• Critical thinking ability to read and interpret statutes pertaining to public records laws

• Perform other related duties, as necessary.
Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Information

PG01
2080
Long Term salary $76,918.00

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn
* Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.

* Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.

Local institution to administer the Wonderlic:
Suncoast Technical College  ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations:
Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering…