Police Records Technician I

The City of Redding is establishing a new eligibility list to fill full and part-time vacancies that occur during the life of the list. Under general supervision, perform a variety of technical and complex clerical tasks in support of Police Department operations and activities.

The Services Division of the Police Department is staffed seven days a week from 6:00am to 10:00pm. Full-time Police Records Technician I shifts rotate every 4-8 months. Part-time employees typically work day shifts but during training will be required to work all shifts.

The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment. Only full-time (status
3) and temporary full-time (status
7) employees are eligible for benefits.

• Perform technical and clerical support functions, including records management
• Receive, respond and provide information to citizens and other public or private agencies
• Fingerprint prospective employees and general public
• Collect fees, balance receipts, and transmit to the City Treasurer
• Prepare and provide documentation for District Attorney's Office and Courts
• Process warrants and traffic, criminal and civil subpoenas
• Train, assist, coordinate, and review other employees as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification

• Modern office practices and procedures
• Effective customer service skills
• Filing systems and records management
• Record keeping practices and procedures
• Office equipment, personal computers and word processing operations,adding machine, and copy and facsimile machines
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; and basic arithmetical calculations

• Interact effectively with the public and employees
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Perform technical and complex clerical work
• Exercise discretion, good judgment and make sound decisions
• Work independently, prioritize work and coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Train, oversee and coordinate the work of others
• Type at least 30 wpm net
• Accurately make arithmetical calculations
• Write legibly; understand, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws or legal documents
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions consistently
• Present a professional image
• Handle confidential and highly sensitive information
• Learn laws and regulations governing the release of police department reports and information
• Learn the function and operation of various computer and related police information systems and equipment
• Handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the various job functions is qualifying
• Typical education would include high school diploma, or equivalent

• Typical experience would include one year of prior clerical experience, coursework, or training

• Successfully complete a detailed background investigation
• Willing to work weekends, differing shifts, and holidays

An online written examination will be administered 8/20/26-8/23/26.

This recruitment will create a new eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies. If you applied for this position at any time in the past, you will be required to submit a new application in order to be considered.

• Positive past employment references
• Review of a driver history record (depending on position)
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test (depending on position)

Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating “Honorable Discharge” from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.