Technician I - Police Records at City of Cañon City in Canon City, CO

Description

Department: Police Non-Sworn

Reports to: Police Business Manager

Hourly Wage Rate: 

Benefit Summary 

FLSA Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Position closes: Midnight, Sunday May 24, 2026

Please Note: Verification of minimum qualification(s) and, if applicable, starting salary/wage is based on information provided in the official application. Resume content will not be used for these purposes. Please ensure your application is complete and accurate.

Position Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative support functions to produce and maintain all crime reports, traffic accident reports, arrest reports, citations, and informational reports for the City of Canon City Police Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are central to the job or are the reason the position exists, and the employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  With general supervision the incumbent:

• Receives all activity reports and citations generated by police officers, detectives, and administrative personnel in the Police Department.  
• With guidance, reviews report for completeness and general accuracy. Enters report data into required law enforcement databases such as crime reports, traffic accident reports, arrest reports, citations, and informational reports following established procedures.  
• With guidance, distributes copies of applicable reports to appropriate agencies, such as Attorney General’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, Parole and Probation, various courts, motor vehicle department, City Clerk’s Office, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, insurance companies, and other agencies as requested.  
• Performs basic database record research and provides information to employees, attorneys, and others as allowed by law.  
• Performs cashier and receptionist duties including collecting miscellaneous fees and payments, balancing cash drawer, answering telephones.  
• Under direct supervision, maintains electronic files of all citations and all police reports.  
• With guidance, completes court ordered and other fingerprinting
• Performs basic Vehicle Identification Number inspections
• With guidance, completes sex offender registrations 
• Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: The following duties, although not essential to the position, are important components to the smooth and efficient operation of the Division, Department, and City.

• Notarizes signatures.  
• Attends or completes trainings, seminars, and meetings as required. 
• Performs related duties as established by law or ordinance or as reasonably directed by the City.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The essential and non-essential duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The below list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all knowledge, skills and abilities that are required. 

• Receives all activity reports and citations generated by police officers, detectives, and administrative personnel in the Police Department.  
• Reviews reports for completeness and general accuracy. Enters report data into required law enforcement databases such as crime reports, traffic accident reports, arrest reports, citations, and informational reports following established procedures.  
• Distributes copies of applicable reports to appropriate agencies, such as Attorney General’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, Parole and Probation, various courts, motor vehicle department, City Clerk’s Office, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, insurance companies, and other agencies as requested.  
• Performs database record research and provides information to employees, attorneys, and others as allowed by law.  
• Performs cashier and receptionist duties including collecting miscellaneous fees and payments, balancing cash drawer, answering telephones.  
• Maintains electronic files of all citations and all police reports.  
• Completes court ordered and other fingerprinting
• Performs Vehicle Identification Number inspections
• Completes sex offender registrations 
• Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification(s):

Please note, the following are disqualifiers from employment with the Canon City Police Department:

• Any felony convictions.
• Any misdemeanor crimes involving moral turpitude.
• A fugitive from any jurisdiction.
• Arrest history, despite conviction status, for any crime of moral turpitude.

Experience

• Minimum one year of general clerical experience, including typing and file maintenance.
• One (1) year of experience in data entry.
• One (1) year experience in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• One (1) year experience working with the public.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record required.
• Colorado Notary Public Commission, or the ability to acquire one within 6 months of hire.

Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Preferred Qualification(s):

Experience

• Two (2) years working with police records.
• Some knowledge of law enforcement operations and practices.

Education

• Associates Degree in Office Administration, Office Technology, or closely associated area of study.

Licenses/Certifications

• Colorado Records Network Master Records Technician.

Physical Activities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will travel within the City of Canon City and Fremont County; majority of work time will be indoors with low noise levels. Physical demands of job require some lifting; pulling; carrying and pushing of objects –approximately 15 pounds. Frequent bending, simple grasping, finger/manual dexterity, standing, walking, twisting upper body, stooping, and hearing. Occasional climbing on stairs. Communicates verbally with City staff, outside agencies and the public in one-on-one settings, group settings and over the telephone.

Additional Information

• This position will typically work Monday – Friday but will flex to working weekends and evenings based on seasonal, organizational or event needs. 
• This position will be required to attend occasional City Council meetings and/or other meetings and events after normal work hours. 
• Travel within the City of Canon City and Fremont County will be required. 
• Occasional extension of a scheduled work day may be necessary to meet deadlines.

Additional Notification:

This position may be subject to a pre-employment drug test prior to hire, or reasonable suspicion testing after hire. The City of Cañon City, as a recipient of federal grant funds, maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy. The use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs while on company property or performing job duties is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Although Marijuana and its derivatives, in some cases, are considered legal in the state of Colorado, they are still considered a Schedule I controlled substance under the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act (FDFWA), which makes there use, possession, or distribution illegal by City of Cañon City employees.