Open Records Compliance Officer

The Open Records Compliance Officer oversees the daily operations of the Open Records Unit (ORU) within the Legal Division of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO). This position is responsible for supervising the work of the ORU staff who receive, track, review, coordinate, redact, and respond to requests for public information under the Texas Public Information Act, confidentiality laws, law-enforcement records requirements, and agency policies.

The Open Records Compliance Officer ensures that public information requests are processed accurately, consistently, and in a timely manner; reviews staff work for completeness, quality, legal sensitivity, confidentiality concerns, appropriate...