Records Technician

The mission of Anoka County Community Corrections is Working to Build a Safer Community. We are dedicated to leading with innovative, research‑based, and results‑driven services. We believe individuals can change, and that public safety is strengthened through a balanced approach that combines targeted interventions with accountability.

The Community Corrections Department has an immediate opening for a Records Technician. This role is essential to supporting our operations by ensuring the accurate and timely entry of critical information, including data from court orders, pre‑sentence investigations, police reports, treatment and counseling updates, DNA records, and various other criminal justice documents. The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain precise and reliable data within the Court Services Tracking System (CSTS) database, contributing to the integrity and effectiveness of our department’s work.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of July 20, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

• This position will work at the Anoka County Courthouse, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  
• This position will include a rotating early shift every 4th week from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
• Able to complete and pass security awareness training to obtain Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and/or Criminal Justice Information Services certification within six months of hire.

• Associate degree or higher in business, human services, administration, or closely related field.
• Two years (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related data entry experience.
• Job-related experience in a correctional agency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• 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. 
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle 
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO