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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Sr. Records and Identification Technician

City of Detroit

Police Department

Fresh

Location

Salary

$34,058 - $39,087

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves handling and organizing police records, ensuring reports are accurate and follow state and federal rules, and helping officers with reporting problems.

It's a support role in the Detroit Police Department where you'll review sensitive information, enter data into computer systems, and communicate with team members.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with office experience who can keep confidential info secure and work flexible shifts.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Three years of experience in semi-specialized clerical and office work
  • Ability to review and ensure accuracy of police reports per Michigan Incident Crime Reporting (MICR) standards
  • Proficiency in maintaining and updating police record systems for compliance
  • Skill in researching, entering, and classifying data in systems like Detroit Police RMS, Name Candidating, and arrest databases
  • Strong communication skills to assist personnel, troubleshoot issues, and compose emails
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement data

Full Job 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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Additional 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 PlanInterview: 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 pointsDetroit Residency Credit: 15 point

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-detroit-5175706