Records Technician - Sheriff's Office; Jail

Overview

Job Posting End Date:
February 3, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
Hiring range: $42,619 to $50,065 ($20.49 to $24.07 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays the first year. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 02/03/2026 to be considered.

This position is with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO). We invite you to consider joining these public safety professionals as a Records Technician.

The Records Technician performs a variety of duties including preparation and transcription of investigative documents and the accurate maintenance of records. The role also assists the public with inquiries on the status of records, bail fees, and general information related to the Sheriff’s Office. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position.

• Answer telephones and handle inquiries from the general public, attorneys, domestic abuse victims, and law enforcement agencies.
• Interpret and disseminate data to law enforcement agencies and the general public.
• Input various types of information into the law enforcement records system.
• Interpret information accurately and consistently from a variety of sources including law enforcement officers, and other counties and states.
• Disseminate information only after taking into consideration data privacy laws.

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
  • High school diploma or equivalent education.
  • Possess or able to obtain within six months of hire a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and/or Criminal Justice Information Services certification.
  • Must be able to credibly testify in a court of law.
  • Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
  • One year of full-time related clerical experience which includes heavy word processing.
  • Experience in law enforcement, corrections, or legal environment.
  • Current BAC/CJIS certification.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted office procedures and laws governing data practices.
  • Knowledge of Minnesota Offense Codes, BAC, Odyssey, CJIS, Criminal Justice Reporting System (CJRS), and National Crime Center (NCIC).
  • Able to organize, prioritize, and coordinate workflows.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruption.

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more. See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.
• Work Location:
  
  This position will work at the Anoka County Jail, 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303.
• Expected work hours are Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Schedule may vary based on business needs and at supervisor discretion.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between Anoka County and the Law Enforcement Labor Services. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. A submitted application is also used to…