Records and Evidence Technician

Records and Evidence Technician

The Records and Evidence Technician supports the daily operations of the property room by receiving, securing, and releasing police records, property, and evidence. This position ensures the integrity of records management and chain of custody in compliance with departmental policies, court requirements, and applicable laws. The technician responds to requests from law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, courts, and the public while safeguarding confidential information. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Examples of duties include : preparing and processing public safety data information, providing professional customer service, preparing and entering criminal justice reports into state and county computer systems, updating and maintaining data in various database systems, providing assistance to co-workers, performing computer operation activities, and receiving and routing calls and visitors.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include : professional ability to perform clerical work requiring confidentiality, concentration, organization, and judgment; knowledge of record management and retention techniques; skilled in dealing with hostile or upset customers; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations; skill and efficiency in the operation of Microsoft Office software and other office machines and equipment; ability to communicate effectively in English; ability to spell and punctuate proficiently; professional ability to work with others; and ability to multi-task in stressful situations.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or G.E.D. and Minnesota Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification within six months of employment. Desired requirements include two years of administrative experience with a police department or four years of administrative experience with the city of Blaine, advanced administrative training from a business college or vocational institution, Minnesota CJIS certification, and one year of experience working with the MN Data Practices Act.