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Sr. Records and Identification Technician

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Sr. Records and Identification Technician

Salary

$34,058.00 - $39,087.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2026333853137

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/26/2026 7:00 AM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1410-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 1023 Police

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Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties in support of the Police Department that includes complex clerical work such as recording, updating and maintaining police records of a detailed, specialized, and/or confidential nature.

Examples of Duties

+ Review reports and ensure police report data is accurate and conforms to Michigan Incident Crime Reporting (MICR) requirements.

+ Review, update and maintain the police record systems to ensure timeliness, completeness and compliance with the state and federal records requirements.

+ Review and comprehend law enforcement reports.

+ Route law enforcement reports to the appropriate investigative entities including, but not limited to Homicide, Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence, Narcotics etc.

+ Research and enter data from police reports into various computer systems, including, but not limited to the Detroit Police Records Management System (RMS), Name Candidating, Geo-Verification and Arrest Data Bases.

+ Classify offense and non-offense reports, apply proper codes in accordance with MICR requirements.

+ Assist, provide information and respond to questions and concerns from Police Department Personnel in person and by telephone.

+ Assist Police Officers in relation to reporting issues, involving troubleshooting and problem solving.

+ Compose corrective/instructive emails relative to reporting issues discovered in the review process.

+ Navigate through layers of computerized electronic reporting data.

+ Maintain absolute confidentiality relative to sensitive law enforcement data, observations, discussions and other confidential information.

+ Review and verify records for pertinent information.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

+ High school diploma or G.E.D.

+ Three (3) years of experience performing semi-specialized and non-routine clerical and office work.

Qualifications (preferred):

+ Law Enforcement experience relative to Police reports.

+ Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or some college education.

Supplemental Information

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:

The Detroit Police Department's pre-employment background screening process includes a review of your social media account(s).To continue with the application process, you must provide all names and/or social media handles associated with your social media account(s); including but not limited to any of the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, etc.

The Detroit Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Candidates must be flexible as you will be assigned to day, afternoon or midnight shift. This is an on-site position.

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Are you a current employee with the City of Detroit Police Department?

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+ No

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Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have at least 3 years of experience performing semi-specialized and non-routine clerical and office work?

+ Yes

+ No

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The Detroit Police Department is a 24/7 operation, which means we have scheduled shifts 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Do you have the availability to be assigned to any shift?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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