Records Technician

Why Join Our Team

The Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Office invites applications for a Records Technician to join our team! Our Records Technicians provide exceptional assistance to the public both in person and over the phone, conducting initial reviews and accepting documents, issuing a wide range of records, scanning and microfilming documents as required by law, managing incoming and outgoing mail, and conducting courtesy document searches.

Our office works from 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. We have a great team of professionals who are passionate about the critical services we perform for our community.

Consider a rewarding career with us and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; inclusion into the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and a deferred compensation plan!

• Provide courteous and professional assistance to the public, businesses, and other agencies in person and by phone regarding recorded documents, property and lien searches, and the issuance of vital records in accordance with legal requirements and office procedures.
• Receive documents for recording, collect applicable fees and accurately index and record submitted materials.
• Scan, image, and microfilm recorded documents to maintain compliance with statutory and office standards. Perform general office tasks, including proofreading and verifying document accuracy.
• Open, sort, and disburse incoming mail, and prepare and process outgoing correspondence.
• Maintain and update duplicards and other records at off-site locations to ensure records are accurate, complete, and accessible for office and public use.

High school diploma or GED and one year work experience general clerical office work. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Knowledge of and skills in using technology and related software systems. Basic proofreading skills. Attention to detail and ability to be precise. Ability to follow inter-office guidelines and procedures as well as various recording requirements established by law. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way.

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at .

• Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Available for employees and dependents.

Minnehaha County's health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage:
Avera or Sanford. The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.

Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.

Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with an additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.

Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement). Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.

Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.

approximately 128 hours (16 days) per year

11 days per calendar year

approximately 48 hours (6 days) per year

Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.

Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam. Choose from many participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Lens Crafters and many others!