Police Reports Technician

Position: Police Reports Technician I
Position open until 7/10/2026

Salary: $36,400 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

Duties include (but are not limited to) Reading police reports to classify crimes according to Uniform Crime Reporting rules, correct police reports, and maintaining electronic and paper incidents, arrest, and other report files in compliance with department policy. Notifying appropriate personnel on issues and errors that require attention and corrections, assisting citizens in the front lobby and via telephone and in processing requests for information, and assisting in the supervision of subordinate personnel.

This position instructs citizens on the process of obtaining their reports and researching incorrect case numbers. They handle daily cash payments for reports, process mail requests, and retrieve archived reports. This role involves interacting with the public and maintaining professionalism under stressful situations, as well as providing information related to crime, arrest, and traffic reports. Strong knowledge of law enforcement codes, rules, and regulations is required, along with proficiency in various software systems.

The Police Reports Technician I also assists with training new personnel and performs routine clerical and administrative tasks to support the department. This is the entry level for this job family. Individuals entering this level must already possess the basic knowledge of the work and the required communications skills to carry out basic tasks. Typically performs the simplest pertinent tasks and assists higher level workers in more complex jobs.

Positions at this level could have a permanent assignment or could be on a promotional track for higher level activities.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.