Records and Evidence Technician

Records and Evidence Technician

Salary

$26.46 - $29.07 Hourly

Location

City of Blaine, City Hall, 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-37

Department

Safety Services

Division

Police/Records

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/5/2026 4:30 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Description

The Records and Evidence Technician supports the daily operations of the property room by receiving, securing, and releasing police records, property, and evidence. This position ensures the integrity of records management and chain of custody in compliance with departmental policies, court requirements, and applicable laws. The technician responds to requests from law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, courts, and the public while safeguarding confidential information. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Examples of Duties

These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and process all public safety data information including proper classification of police incident reports and distribution of case files to proper agencies and personnel.
• Provide professional customer service to the public and personnel regarding law enforcement information pertinent to the Blaine Police Department.
• Prepare and enter criminal justice reports into state and county computer systems. Audit as requested or appropriate, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Update and/or maintain data in various database systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Provide assistance to co-workers to ensure continual and proper workflow.
• Perform computer operation activities, e.g., assist as clerical back-up in word processing.
• Receive and route calls and visitors.
• Provide information, explanations, and assistance to the public and other employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional ability to perform clerical work requiring confidentiality, concentration, organization, and judgement in interpreting practices and procedures to meet problems;
• Knowledge of record management, record retention, and Laserfiche techniques;
• Skilled in dealing with hostile or upset customers;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations;
• Skill and efficiency in the operation of Microsoft Office software, or similar, and other office machines and equipment;
• Ability to deal confidently and effectively with members of the public, both in person and via telephone;
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to spell and punctuate proficiently;
• Professional ability to work with others, including co-workers or members of the public, in a professional and courteous manner;
• Ability to multi-task in stressful situations

Supplemental Information

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minnesota Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. All associated costs will be covered.

Desirable Requirements

• Two (2) years of administrative experience with a police department OR four (4) years of administrative experience with the city of Blaine.
• Advanced administrative training from a business college or vocational institution.
• Minnesota Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certified.
• One (1) year experience working with the MN Data Practices Act.

Supervision of Others

• No supervisory responsibilities

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess a valid Class D driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, driver's check, and reference checks.

Application Materials

To complete an application please click on the green apply button at the top of this posting.

You can also stop at City Hall located at 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449 and request a paper copy.

Applicant Advisory

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Blaine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

We offer an excellent comprehensive benefit package for full time employees. Including paid vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement benefits, educational assistance, employer paid employee assistance program, Flex Spending, Post Retirement Health Care, optional deferred compensation and short term disability.

CITY CONTRIBUTION

For 2026, the City contributes $1,590.00 per month for each full-time employee to apply towards the benefits offered through the cafeteria plan if electing medical coverage. For 2026, the City contributes $804.50 per month for each full-time employee if medical coverage is waived. The City's contribution is pro-rated for part-time employees.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

The City of Blaine offers a full cafeteria plan. All full-time probationary and regular City employees are eligible to participate. Single coverage is part of the core, but if the employee so elects, he/she may include his/her dependents on a family policy. Employees may choose from five options under HealthPartners. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following date of hire for both employee and employee+ policies. The following are the monthly premiums for each plan:

HealthPartners (1/1/2026)

Group #5602

Copay - Open Access Network

2500HSA, Aggregate - Open Access Network

3400HSA,

Open Access Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Open

Access Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Open

Access Network

Employee

$1,397.50

$1,072.50

$1,042.50

$1,070.50

$983.00

Employee + Spouse

$2,936.00

$2,252.50

$2,190.50

$2,249.00

$2,064.50

Employee + Child(ren)

$2,796.50

$2,145.50

$2,086.00

$2,142.00

$1,966.00

Family

$3,635.00

$2,788.50

$2,711.50

$2,784.50

$2,556.00

2500HSA, Aggregate - Perform Network

3400HSA,

Perform Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Perform Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Perform Network

Employee

N/A

$1,051.00

$1,021.50

$1,049.00

$963.50

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$2,207.50

$2,146.50

$2,204.00

$2,023.00

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$2102.50

$2,044.50

$2,099.00

$1,926.50

Family

N/A

$2,732.50

$2,657.50

$2,729.00

$2,505.00

2500HSA, Aggregate - Achieve Network

3400HSA,

Achieve Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Achieve Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Achieve Network

Employee

N/A

$1,008.00

$980.00

$1,006.50

$924.00

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$2,117.50

$2,059.00

$2,114.00

$1,940.50

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$2,017.00

$1,961.00

$2,013.50

$1,848.00

Family

N/A

$2,621.00

$2,549.00

$2,617.50

$2,402.50

2500HSA, Aggregate - Select Network

3400HSA,

Select Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Select Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Select Network

Employee

N/A

$911.50

$866.00

$910.00

$835.50

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$1,914.50

$1,862.00

$1,911.50

$1,755.00

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$1,823.50

$1,773.00

$1,820.50

$1,671.00

Family

N/A

$2,370.00

$2,305.00

$2,367.00

$2,172.50

DENTAL INSURANCESingle dental insurance is part of the core, but family dental insurance is available. All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible. This dental insurance becomes effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The monthly premiums for single and family coverage is:

PLAN

SINGLE

DEPENDENT/FAMILY

HealthPartners

$57.75

$113.07

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic life in the amount of $50,000 is part of the core. All full-time probationary and regular City employees are provided with a term life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.

PLAN

RATE

Lincoln Financial

$8.50

ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE

Available for family members of all full-time probationary and regular employees at low group rates from Lincoln Financial and/or PERA Life. Specific regulations apply.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

All active full-time employees who work 40 hours a week are eligible to participate in the long-term disability (LTD) plan.

RETIREMENT

Retirement benefits are those of a coordinated plan which combines the benefits of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) with regular Social Security benefits. The employee contributes 6.50% of total annual earnings to PERA. The city contributes 7.50% of the employees annual earnings to PERA. The employee also contributes the mandatory social security contribution which is matched by the City.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

All regular full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement upon satisfactory completion of approved work-related educational courses offered by accredited institutions.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

All regular full-time employees may participate in an Employee Assistance Program through HealthPartners at the Citys expense. In certain instances, this benefit extends to the employees immediate family as well.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in a pre-tax savings program through payroll deduction.

HEALTH SAVING ACCOUNTS and/or FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in the Citys pre-tax health savings account and/or flexible spending accounts for medical/dental/vision expenses and/or dependent care costs. Specific rules and regulations govern use and eligibility.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN (HCSP)

The city has implemented the Minnesota State Retirement System HCSP, which requires employees to save money on a pre-tax basis to pay medical expenses and/or health insurance premiums after termination of public service.

HOLIDAYS

The following eleven paid holidays will be observed by the city:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Presidents Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Day

Floating Holiday (used upon supervisory approval)

VACATION

Vacation leave is accrued by all regular full-time employees.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave is accrued by all full-time employees at the rate of four hours per pay period with a maximum accumulation of 960 hours. A minimum of one hour must be used per occurrence.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

All probationary and regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave upon the death of an immediate family member. Employees may convert up to four days of sick leave per occurrence.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently hold a Minnesota Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Certification or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment? All associated costs will be covered.

• Yes
• No, but I can obtain within six months of employment
• No

03

Do you have two (2) years of administrative experience with a police department OR four (4) years of administrative experience with the city of Blaine.

• Yes - 2 years of administrative experience with a police department
• Yes - 4 years of administrative experience with the City of Blaine
• Yes - Both administrative experiences
• No

04

Do you have advanced administrative training from a business college or vocational institution?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you Minnesota Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certified?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have one (1) year experience working with the MN Data Practices Act?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you applying for Veterans Preference Points?

• Yes, Non-Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Spouse of Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Spouse of Deceased Veteran (you are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran)
• Yes - Spouse of Disabled Deceased Veteran (you are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran)
• No

08

How did you learn about this position?

• Website
• I am a Current Employee
• Referral

Required Question

Employer City of Blaine

Address 10801 Town Square Drive NE

Blaine, Minnesota, 55449

Phone 763-785-6109

763-717-2624

Website https://BlaineMN.gov