Police Records Technician

City of Hutchinson • Hutchinson, KS

5d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Police Records Technician performs complex records work for the Hutchinson Police Department and the Reno County Sheriff's Office, including auditing, releasing, and retaining police records. The role requires interpretive judgment when handling personnel and operational records and allows for discretion and independent action. Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are important.

The technician maintains law-enforcement data and case records, fulfills public records requests in accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act, conducts criminal-history background checks, and provides frontline customer service to the public. The position also supports record retention and submissions to state agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of similar or related experience.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a police background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain limited-access NCIC Certification within six months of employment.
• Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or college credits in Record Management or a related field.
• Experience working with MS Windows, MS Office, or other MS Windows-based applications.
• Knowledge of Uniform Crime Reporting and Incident Based Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Input, maintain, and update computer-based criminal and noncriminal records and other law-enforcement data using confidential and secured websites and databases.
• Maintain records and update cases to ensure they meet government guidelines.
• Assist with retention of records and submission of records to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Department of Transportation.
• Fulfill records requests from members of the public, attorneys, and law-enforcement agencies in accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act.
• Conduct criminal-history background checks using paper files and multiple software programs to locate dated and recent records.
• Provide frontline customer service to the general public.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and explain services, policies, and procedures related to the release of police records.
• Determine whether a police call for service is required and direct members of the public to appropriate departments in the Law Enforcement Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED