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Sr. Records and Identification Technician (Current DPD Employees Only)

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City of Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/7/2026

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Job Description

Under general supervision, supervises a group of civilian employees and/or performs difficult and complex identification and records activities. Leads a group of civilian employees engaged in performing administrative activities to support law enforcement personnel regarding processing records and the receipts of classification and entry of records in compliance with Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) systems. Classifies fingerprints, prepares fingerprint cards and index records, searches files for information on specific individuals and files fingerprints and related records. Creates work assignments and reviews and inspects work upon completion. Maintains confidential files and records. Performs record checks in response to inquiries. Issues various City licenses and permits. Performs functions and tasks directly related with management of police records. Files, maintains, and searches criminal history files and furnishes authorized information to City, State, and Federal Officers. Initiates and processes background checks for the Police Department new hires and any department requiring police clearances. Prepares reports, correspondence, statistical analysis, spreadsheets, and other documents, as instructed. Solves and provides instruction on the more difficult identification problems. Trains employees in proper identification procedures, techniques, and methods. Notifies precincts and other law enforcement agencies of arrested criminals. Obtains information from other law enforcement agencies. Corresponds with various law enforcement agencies concerning identification records and disposition of criminal charges. Performs special investigations. High School graduation or G.E.D., completion of coursework in Criminal Justice preferred. One (1) years of recent experience in identification, fingerprint work or managing police records.
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