Coon Rapids Opens Recruitment for Police Technician, a Behind-The-Scenes Role Central to Public Safety

COON RAPIDS, MN

The City of Coon Rapids has opened recruitment for a full-time Police Technician, a non-sworn position that quietly anchors the daily operations of the Coon Rapids Police Department. While patrol officers are often the public face of law enforcement, police technicians form the administrative and records backbone that allows modern policing to function accurately, legally, and transparently.

According to the city’s official job posting and departmental documentation, the Police Technician role is designed for detail-oriented professionals who can manage sensitive data, interact with the public, and ensure compliance with state and federal criminal justice reporting standards.

Pay, benefits, and timeline

The position is listed as full time with a salary range of $63,398.40 to $78,936.00 annually, or $30.48 to $37.95 per hour. The city notes a hiring range of $30.48 to $32.23 per hour, depending on qualifications.

As a City of Coon Rapids employee, the role is eligible for standard municipal benefits, including participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension system, health and dental insurance, and paid leave.

Applications opened January 29, 2026, and will close February 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. The position is listed as Job #202600104 on the city’s GovernmentJobs portal.

A role built on precision and trust

City documents describe the Police Technician as a position that blends high-volume records management with public-facing service. The work touches nearly every part of the department’s administrative workflow.

Records and data integrity
Police Technicians classify and process police incidents, enter citations and parking tickets, and maintain the integrity of the Criminal Justice Reporting System. This work must comply with standards set by the National Crime Information Center and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, ensuring that local data aligns with state and national systems.

The role also includes submitting cases to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, as well as completing required validation and compliance reports.

Case support and transcription
Police Technicians transcribe recorded interviews and statements, then assemble case files used in investigations, prosecution, and discovery. Accuracy in this work is essential, as these records often become part of official court proceedings.

Information services and interagency coordination
The position involves conducting criminal history checks, driver’s license lookups, and vehicle registration searches, as well as entering and updating records in state and federal systems such as MNCIS and NCIC. Technicians also communicate with other law enforcement agencies through official teletype systems.

Public interaction
Beyond records work, Police Technicians staff the department’s front counter and non-emergency phone lines. Duties include assisting walk-in residents, directing inquiries, processing permits to purchase handguns, and coordinating the release of towed vehicles. The job requires both professionalism and a strong understanding of data privacy laws.

Evidence and property support
The position also assists with property and evidence management, including report scanning and documentation that supports the chain of custody for physical and digital evidence.

Qualifications and requirements

At minimum, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant work experience. The city requires the ability to type 60 words per minute, proficiency in digital transcription, and the ability to interact courteously with the public.

While not required, the city lists prior office experience and familiarity with police offense and call-for-service classification systems as preferred qualifications.

Because the role provides access to confidential criminal justice databases, candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation. Technicians are also required to learn and adhere to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which governs how public and private data may be accessed and released.

The job is primarily sedentary but includes repetitive motion and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Inside the Coon Rapids Police Department

The Coon Rapids Police Department is a mid-sized agency of approximately 110 employees, including 65 sworn officers, led by Bill Steiner. Department data shows CRPD responds to more than 50,000 calls for service each year, serving one of the largest cities in Anoka County.

The Police Technician position operates within the department’s Professional Standards and administrative framework, supporting the technology, records, and compliance systems that allow officers and investigators to focus on field operations. The department’s stated mission emphasizes engagement, professionalism, and compassion, values that extend to civilian staff as well as sworn personnel.

How to apply

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Coon Rapids online employment portal on GovernmentJobs. Interested candidates must submit materials before the February 12 deadline to be considered.

For those seeking a public service career that prioritizes accuracy, discretion, and impact, the Police Technician role offers a front-row seat to how local government and law enforcement operate behind the scenes, where public safety often begins long before an officer arrives on scene.

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