Police Services Technician

and the job listing Expires on February 22, 2026

The City of Monterey is recruiting full‑time Police Services Technicians. The Police Services Technician is a non‑sworn classification assigned to the Jail and Records Section of the Monterey Police Department. Police Services Technicians play a valuable role in the dynamic world of law enforcement. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with sworn officers and gain firsthand experience in police procedures, evidence management, records management, jail bookings, and emergency response coordination.

It serves as an ideal introduction to the law enforcement field, allowing individuals to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills while contributing directly to public safety. The successful candidate has the ability to work with people under adverse conditions with sensitivity and understanding, a willingness to accept responsibility for the care and safety of prisoners, interact with the public while delivering exceptional customer service, and be available to work day or evening shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

All candidates who successfully complete this recruitment process will be placed on an Eligibility List. The Eligibility List established by this recruitment may be used to fill future Police Services Technician vacancies which may occur during the 12‑month active period of the list.

Nestled along California’s Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council‑Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its own conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

Under general supervision, to search, book, care for, and release prisoners; to perform all aspects of police records functions; protect the security and integrity of confidential and sensitive information; to release police records information to authorized persons; to dispatch information and maintain contact with officers in the field; to answer the telephone and greet the public at the department information counter, providing a variety of information and assistance;

and to do related work as required.

Employees at this level receive occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. This position is distinguished from the higher level Senior Police Services Technician in that the latter is the first level supervisory position in the Police Jail and Records Unit.

• Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. College coursework and a Bachelor’s Degree is highly desired.
• Experience: One (1) year of clerical experience. Knowledge and proficiency of spreadsheets. One (1) year of work experience in a position requiring extensive public contact with customer service is highly desirable. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Must Driver’s License upon time of appointment and be insurable with the City’s standard insurance rate, unless otherwise approved by appointing authority.
• Completion of the Police Records Training within the first year of employment.
• Completion of the California Correctional Officer Academy within the year of initial employment, supplemented by 24 hours of annual training approved by Standards and Training for Corrections.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR certification within six months of employment.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check, polygraph and psychological exam.