Records Technician I Salary $40,522.00 Annually
Location: Savannah, GA Job Type: Full Time Regular Job Number: 202300652 Department: EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Opening Date: 02/12/2026 Closing Date: 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Benefits Questions
Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. Youll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!
Description Are you a clerical assistant with experience in records management? Are you ready to serve your local community in a vital public safety role? We invite you to apply for E911 Records Technician I if you meet the minimum requirements.
Examples of Duties
• Under supervision, you will serve as a Teletype Operator. • Enter, clear, and cancel wanted/missing person and lost and stolen property information using GCIC. • Assist other agencies who maintain CJIS Service agreements with Chatham 911 Communications Services. • Revise, proofread, and validate records maintained in the GCIC database. • Interact with customers and other Department personnel. • Create and maintain records for Chatham 911 Communications Services. • Compile information using various computer systems and software applications. • Review, proofread, and validate records in the GCIC database. • Prepare and maintain files, filing systems, logs, and records. • Handle confidential information and adhere to all laws regarding records and records management. • Answer telephones, accept and relay messages, forward calls, answer questions, provide information, and respond to customer concerns, complaints, and requests. • Type letters, memoranda, forms, orders, correspondence, and other documents. • Obtain, review, and disseminate data. • Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Graduate or GED, and Two (2) years of experience in general clerical work, including filing and records management; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Must possess a valid drivers license. Must pass security background check. Must possess or be able to obtain GCIC Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of employment and GCIC Security Awareness Certification within 60 days of employment. Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Selected candidates will be required to complete keyboarding and clerical testing during the interview process.
During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.
Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
CHATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLAN
Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire.
Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the County benefit plan. However, regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based on their schedule.
Health Vision Dental
Employees have a choice between a high or low option point-of-service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children.
The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses.
Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost.
Employee Health Center Retirement Life & Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Program Voluntary Benefits Holidays and Time Off Additional Benefits
01 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the following supplemental questions. Information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Yes, I agree. No, I do not agree.
02 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? YES NO
03 Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in general clerical work, including filing and records management, documented on your application? YES NO
04 Do you have a valid drivers license? YES NO
05 Do you understand that you must pass a security background check? YES NO
06 Do you understand that you must possess or be able to obtain GCIC Terminal Operator Certification within 30 days of employment and GCIC Security Awareness Certification within 60 days of employment? YES NO
07 Do you understand that you must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute and that selected candidates will be required to complete keyboarding and clerical testing during the interview process? YES NO
Required Question
Employer Chatham County Government Address 123 Abercorn St Savannah, Georgia, 31401 Phone 912-652-7964 Website https://chathamcountyga.gov