Police Records Technician

POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN

$28.99 Per Hour to $35.25 Per Hour – Plus Comprehensive Benefits

First Review of Applications: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.

This position will be part of the Capitola Police Department

Under close supervision of the Police Records Manager, the Police Records Technician performs a variety of administrative and record keeping functions including but not limited to computer data entry and record maintenance, customer service, and property/evidence room responsibilities in the Capitola Police Department.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

General: (A) Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment; (B) Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid California driver's license; (C) No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories; (D) Must be able to read and write the English language.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Two years of general office or records management experience, or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Ability to learn and operate listed tools and equipment. 
• Type a minimum 45 words per minute.
• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulation
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors
• Follow verbal and written instructions and make sound judgments and decisions.

Property/Evidence Duties & Responsibility: 

• Responsible for the receipt, custody, safekeeping, release, purging and destruction of all property and evidence received through the Police Department.
• Respond to requests for examination of evidence items by other criminal justice agencies and release evidence for court proceedings.
• Obtain court orders for the destruction or return of property.
• Keep accurate and appropriate records in accordance with legal and Departmental requirements.

Selection Guidelines:

• Formal review of application materials rated on education and experience. If selected will attend a panel oral examination and references checked.
• After conditional offer is given must pass job related pre-employment physical exam, and an extensive background investigation, prior to being hired.

To Apply:

• Please fill out an employment application online at CityofCapitola.org/jobs