Information/Media Retrieval Specialist

• Reviews and responds to information requests (e.g., FOIA, media, body camera footage, general requests, etc.) received electronically and through manual forms
• Provides verbal and written responses to inquiries sent to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) or the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC); from civilian, City, State legal partners, general public, business establishments, community organizations, media, non-profits, academics, new media, scientific or academic organizations, and government agencies regarding matters of public record
• Prepares memos and letters, facilitating and coordinating the retrieval of records, reports, documents, body camera footage, etc. via GovQA, email, department forms, or any other medium for retrieval · Completes requests according to the State of Illinois Freedom of Information Act guidelines and logs relevant information into GovQA 
• Queries databases such as GovQA, Clearnet, Data Warehouse, and any additional databases from CPD, CFD, and OEMC to search for responsive records
• Communicates with Department members to obtain responsive records that are maintained by their respective bureaus, sections, or units
• Identifies and applies redactions based upon exemptions as outlined in the State of Illinois Freedom of Information Act
• Assesses whether the magnitude of information requested is burdensome in accordance with Freedom of Information guidelines
• Mails responses to written requests as required · Signs affidavits and testifies in court on behalf of either CPD, CFD, or OEMC as required
• Produces written communication to the Fraternal Order of Police, PBPA Sergeants and Lieutenants Association regarding complaints against CPD as required
• Trains and orientates new hires to retrieve information, public documents, photocopied, and scanned records, as required Additional duties may be required for this position

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor