Police Records Technician I (Flex)

San Bernardino, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 38302 - 46563

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Why Join Team SB

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about supporting law enforcement operations behind the scenes

The City of San Bernardino Police Department is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Police Records Technician I (Flex)!

About the City:
As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:

The Police Records Technician I (Flex) monitors operates and maintains computerized records management and ancillary equipment in the Police Records Bureau. Processes a high volume of confidential data various reports and performs technical work for the records management systems. This position will require working a varied work shift that includes evenings weekends and holidays.

Qualified candidates must successfully pass a police background investigation.

What Youll Be Doing Here

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented dependable and skilled in handling confidential information with accuracy and discretion. They thrive in a fast-paced environment possess strong clerical and data-entry skills and communicate clearly with the public staff and outside agencies. Experience in a law enforcement or government setting and familiarity with records management systems are highly desirable.

A Day in the Life:
As a Police Records Technician I your day begins with reviewing and processing a variety of police reports and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements. Youll enter and update information in the records management system respond to information requests from officers other law enforcement agencies and members of the public and maintain the integrity of sensitive data.

Throughout the day you may assist with fingerprinting prepare reports for the District Attorneys Office process subpoenas and help keep departmental files organized and current. Youll play a key role in supporting the Police Departments daily operations ensuring records are accurate accessible and handled with confidentiality and professionalism.

Click here to view the Police Records Technician I (FLEX) job description

What You Need to Qualify

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D.

AND

At least one (1) year of clerical experience involving maintenance of records; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid California drivers license is required.

Typing speed of 30 words per minute is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Employees sometimes work under typical office conditions and the noise level is generally quiet. Employees are frequently required to work outdoors in inclement weather exposed to dust fumes gases odors traffic and other hazardous situations. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand or walk; talk and hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to manipulate handle and feel computers and standard business equipment and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear in the normal audio range in person and by telephone.

Knowledge of:

Operations services and activities of a public safety records management program.
Pertinent federal state and local laws; and rules regulations and procedures relating to Police records management.
Police terminology and law enforcement codes.
Customer service practices and telephone etiquette.
Office procedures and practices computers and related software.
Police recordkeeping procedures.
Teletype procedures rules and regulations.
Uses and operations of computers and standard business software.

Skill in:

Receiving and processing a variety of police records reports and related material.
Proofreading and detecting errors in records processing and ensuring accuracy.
Determining records management priorities and using judgment in the application of policies rules regulations and standard operating procedures.
Using a typewriter computer keyboard teletype and other office equipment with accuracy.
Communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Performing routine maintenance of computer systems and accessories.
Operating various office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
Following oral and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday December 7 2025 at 11:59 pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications review: Week of December 8 2025

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

How to Apply and What to Expect Next

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will remain open until Sunday December 7 2025 at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.

Pre-Employment Processmay include but is not limited to:

Application Review
Personal History Statement and Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire Packets
Oral Exam
Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Employment/Professional Reference Check
Pre-employment Physical Medical Exam / Psychological exam

E-Verify Participation:

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at

Disclaimers:

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at .

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code 12940(k); 2 CCR 11023).

Click here (Download PDF reader)to view the Police Departments Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact Stephanie Rivera at Additional information is available at .

Required Experience:

Why Join Team SBAre you detail-oriented and passionate about supporting law enforcement operations behind the scenesThe City of San Bernardino Police Department is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Police Records Technician I (Flex)! About the City:As a future member of our team ...