Data Practice Specialist- Sheriff's Office

Job Posting End Date: December 18, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $54,017 to $63,460 ($25.97 to $30.51 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on December 18th, 2025, in order to be considered.

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is seeking a professional and positive individual wishing to serve our community in the position of Data Practice Specialist. A Data Practice Specialist performs a variety of duties which include receiving Sheriff’s Office information requests via various sources such as, Sheriff’s Office data request management system (GovQA), telephone, attorneys, private citizens, media, inmates, courts/court orders, etc.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that will work onsite at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office in Andover.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $54,017 to $63,460 ($25.97 to $30.51 per hour).

• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30. $54,017 to $72,904 ($25.97 to $35.05 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, 325 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover.

• Expected work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Data Practice Specialist.

• Receive Sheriff’s Office information requests via various sources such as, Sheriff’s Office data request management system (GovQA), telephone, attorneys, private citizens, media, inmates, courts/court orders, etc.

• Properly prioritize data requests ensuring compliance with data practice law and timetables.

• Serve as subject matter expert on data practices by processing, compiling, reviewing, redacting, and preparing materials in response to a wide range of data requests received by the Sheriff’s Office, including, but not limited to law enforcement and jail records data, in accordance with Minnesota’s data practice laws and rules. 

• Utilize various technologies and software platforms for data retrieval and redaction.

• Prepare technical, statistical and narrative reports as needed.

• Maintain accurate documentation in the data request management system.

• Collaborate with other departments and third-party vendors to locate and secure digital data in relation to data requests.

• Testify in court regarding data handling, if required

• Deliver excellent customer service through multiple communication channels.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience

• Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Post-secondary education and/or experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, legal or records management field.

• Public sector or law enforcement-related experience.

• Experience interpreting and applying laws, statutes, and regulations with an emphasis on Minnesota Data Practice Laws & Rules Chapters 13 and 1205.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced computer skills, including redaction and document management tools.

• Experience working with diverse populations