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About this Role Administrative Technician If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your organizational skills, then ...

Responsibilities Administrative Technicians perform support functions for one or more staff in one or more functional areas. Completes, organizes and coordinates data, information, and activities for ...

Administrative Technician

Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site +1

$54K - $68K/yr

The Administrative Technician provides training, support, and guidance to Probation Office staff on all official government travel services, employee travel, and fleet maintenance. Learn more about ...

About this Role Administrative Technician If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your organizational skills, then ...

Administrative Technician

Juno Beach, FL

$46K - $53K/yr

The Administrative Technician will help ensure the department runs efficiently by managing calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, supporting document and invoice processing, maintaining digital ...

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Administrative Technician

Lincoln, NE ยท On-site

$18.96/hr

JR2026-00028908 Administrative Technician (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-08-2026 Summary Join Our Team at the Nebraska ...

Administrative Technician

Lincoln, NE ยท On-site

$18.96/hr

JR2026-00028908 Administrative Technician (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 09-08-2026 Summary Join Our Team at the Nebraska ...

Administrative Technician

Redmond, WA ยท On-site

$24.66 - $35.22/hr

The Administrative Technician position is responsible for clerical duties, data entry, copying, filing, and other duties as assigned. The candidate needs excellent attention to detail and general ...

Administrative Technician

Redmond, WA ยท On-site

$24.66 - $35.22/hr

The Administrative Technician position is responsible for clerical duties, data entry, copying, filing, and other duties as assigned. The c andidate n eeds excellent attention to detail and general ...

Administrative Technician

Puyallup, WA ยท On-site

$24.60 - $35.22/hr

The Administrative Technician position is responsible for clerical duties, scheduling, data entry, copying, filing, and other duties as assigned. The candidate needs excellent attention to detail and ...

Administrative Technician

Puyallup, WA ยท On-site

$24.60 - $35.22/hr

The Administrative Technician position is responsible for clerical duties, scheduling, data entry, copying, filing, and other duties as assigned. The candidate needs excellent attention to detail and ...

The Administrative Technician position is responsible for clerical duties, scheduling, data entry, copying, filing, and other duties as assigned. The candidate needs excellent attention to detail and ...

The Administrative Technician position is responsible for clerical duties, scheduling, data entry, copying, filing, and other duties as assigned. The candidate needs excellent attention to detail and ...

Administrative Technician

Lincoln, NE ยท On-site

$18.96/hr

JR2026-00028171 Administrative Technician (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 08-29-2026 What We Offer: State-matched retirement ...

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How much do administrative technician jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for administrative technician in the United States is $49,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $53,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an administrative technician?

Administrative technicians are support professionals who handle a variety of office tasks to ensure smooth business operations. Their duties often include managing records, preparing reports, assisting with scheduling, and maintaining office equipment. They may also help with data entry, customer service, and coordinating communication between departments. Administrative technicians play a key role in keeping an organization organized and efficient.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an administrative technician?

To thrive as an Administrative Technician, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in office administration, often supported by an associate degree or relevant training. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, database management systems, and sometimes specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills help you excel in supporting teams and handling multiple tasks efficiently. These competencies ensure smooth office operations, accurate record-keeping, and effective support for organizational goals.

What are the most common challenges faced by administrative technicians, and how can they be managed effectively?

Administrative Technicians often juggle multiple tasks such as data entry, scheduling, and document management, which can lead to competing deadlines and high workloads. Staying organized and prioritizing tasks are essential strategies for managing these challenges effectively. Familiarity with office software and strong communication skills also help in coordinating with other team members and departments. Proactively seeking clarification on priorities and using digital tools for task management can further enhance productivity and reduce stress.

What is the difference between Administrative Technician vs Administrative Assistant?

AspectAdministrative TechnicianAdministrative Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in office administrationHigh school diploma or equivalent; often no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, educational institutions, healthcare facilitiesCorporate offices, small businesses, nonprofits
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in government and public sector rolesWidely used across various industries including corporate and nonprofit sectors

Administrative Technicians and Administrative Assistants share similar roles in supporting office functions, but Technicians often work in government or public sectors with specific certifications, while Assistants are more common in private sectors with general administrative duties.

What does an administrative technician do?

An administrative technician provides clerical and administrative support within an organization, handling tasks such as data entry, filing, scheduling, and correspondence. They often use office software like Microsoft Office and may assist with record keeping, customer service, and office operations to ensure smooth workflow.
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Infographic showing various Administrative Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,287 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Administrative Technician

San Diego, CA โ€ข On-site

San Diego Community College District
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schoolsย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$5.5K - $6.6K/mo

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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  • Posting Details
    Posting Details (Default Section)
    Closing Date:
    09/11/2026
    Open Until Filled
    No
    Classification Title
    Administrative Technician
    Working Title
    Administrative Technician - Police Records
    Recruitment Limits
    Location
    District
    Pay Information
    Range 22 ($5,543.90 - $6,603.50) per month based on the current .
    • New employees will begin on Step G ($5,543.90).
    • Salary negotiation is not allowed.
    • Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA.
    • This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime).
    • Excellent benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50 FTE) and all eligible dependents.
    • A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment.
    The provides a link to employee which provide more information about terms and conditions of employment, compensation and benefits.
    Position Equivalent FTE:
    1.0 FTE
    No. Months:
    12 Months
    Position Number:
    011118
    FLSA Status
    Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
    Position Type
    Classified
    Bargaining Unit
    AFT - Classified Professionals
    Range
    22
    Department
    College Police
    The Position
    Support Public Safety Behind the Scenes at SDCCD
    At the San Diego Community College District, the College Police Department is an essential part of campus safety and community well-being, providing 24/7 law enforcement services across our colleges, educational campuses, and District locations. Supporting this important mission takes more than officers in the field-it requires a dedicated team of administrative professionals working behind the scenes to keep operations organized, responsive, and effective.
    Join the SDCCD College Police Department and make an impact through the administrative side of public safety. Our Police Records team helps ensure that sensitive law enforcement records, information, and administrative processes are handled accurately, efficiently, and with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
    As an Administrative Technician - Police Records, you will help coordinate daily records and administrative activities, maintain confidential law enforcement information, provide guidance and support to clerical staff, and serve as a resource to students, employees, the public, law enforcement agencies, and other District departments. Bring your administrative expertise, organization, sound judgment, and commitment to service to a team working together to create safe and welcoming environments where our students and employees can thrive.
    Applications are currently being accepted for Administrative Technician in the College Police, located at the District Service Center. Hours vary. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.
    Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
    Classification Description
    Click for description. Link: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/humanresources/classification/descriptions/Office%20Technical/Administrative%20Technician.pdf.
    If you would like to open the link in a different tab or window, right click and select the option.
    Desired Qualifications
    Position Summary
    Under the direction of the Police Records Supervisor, the Administrative Technician - Police Records performs advanced and complex clerical, administrative, and law enforcement duties in support of the College Police Department. The position serves as senior-level resource for Police Records and other assigned clerical staff.
    The Administrative Technician position assists with coordinating daily record operations and workflow, priortising assignments, maintaining consistency in records and administrative processes, providing guidance and training, reviewing work for completeness and accuracy; and promoting consistent application of departmental procedures, District policies, and applicable legal requirements.
    The position regularly handles confidential and sensitive law enforcement information and exercises a high degree of independent judgement within established policies and procedures. The incumbent is expected to recognize matters requiring supervisory, command, or legal review and appropriately elevate those matters to the Police Records Supervisor. The incumbent is expected to provide professional service to employees, students, members of the public, law enforcement agencies, and other District departments.
    Lead and Workflow Responsibilities
    • Provide day-to-day lead directions, technical assistance, and work guidance to Police Records Clerks and other assigned clerical staff.
    • Assist with coordinating, assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring daily work to ensure adequate coverage and timely completion of records and administrative functions.
    • Serve as a resource to clerical staff regarding records procedures, departmental practices, administrative processes and established policies.
    • Assist with orientation and training new employees and provide ongoing training to existing staff regarding on records systems, departmental procedures, confidentiality requirements, and assigned duties.
    • Review records and clerical work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.
    • Identify workflow, procedural or operational issues and provide recommendations and concerns to the Police Records Supervisor.
    • Assist with maintaining continuity of records operations during vacations, absences, vacancies, and periods of increased workload.
    • Perform Police Records Clerk duties and provide front-counter or station coverage as operational needs require
    Police Records
    • Receive, review, process, scan, index, file, and maintain police reports, arrest reports, incident reports, citations, and other law enforcement records.
    • Review reports and records for completeness, proper documentation and compliance with established records procedures.
    • Identify missing or inconsistent documentation requiring correction and coordinate the appropriate follow-up.
    • Enter, retrieve, update, verify, and maintain information in applicable records management and departmental systems.
    • Maintain the integrity, security, and confidentiality of police records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, retention requirements, and departmental procedures.
    • Process requests for police reports, other law enforcement records and determine when requests require supervisory, legal, or command-level review as appropriate and route through the appropriate chain of command.
    • Assist with preparing, organizing, redacting, and producing of records in response to the California Public Records Act requests, subpoenas, court orders, discovery, requests and other authorized requests for information.
    • Coordinate the exchange of records and information with other law enforcement agencies, courts, prosecuting agencies, District departments, and authorized entities.
    • Assist with records retention, archiving, purging, sealing, and destruction in accordance with approved retention schedules, court orders, and applicable legal requirements.
    • Maintain logs, spreadsheets, databases, tracking systems, and other documentation relating to records requests, subpoenas, deadlines, releases, case documentation, and departmental activity.
    Advanced Administrative Support
    • Perform advanced clerical and administrative support to the Police Administrative Office and departmental operations.
    • Maintain departmental files, forms, databases, spreadsheets, correspondence, and administrative records.
    • Prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms, statistical summaries, spreadsheets, and other documents requiring knowledge of departmental operations.
    • Track assignments, projects, record requests, and deadlines and follow up with appropriate personnel to obtain required information or documentation.
    • Compile, organize, and verify data for departmental reports, audits, statistical reporting, administrative reviews, and special projects.
    • Assist with special projects and assignments requiring independent research, records review, data collection, organization, and follow-through.
    • Assist the Police Records Supervisor with the development, maintenance, and implementation of clerical and records procedures.
    • Identify opportunities to improve workflow, records accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and administrative processes and make recommendations to the Police Records Supervisor.
    • Relieve the Police Records Supervisor and other Police Department staff of complex administrative and records support functions; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established policies and procedures.
    Customer and Departmental Service
    • Respond to inquiries from students, employees, members of the public, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental agencies within the scope of assigned authority.
    • Explain established departmental records procedures, requirements, and processes and refer matters outside assigned authority to the appropriate employee, supervisor, or agency.
    • Exercise discretion and maintain professionalism when handling confidential, confidential, or difficult matters.
    • Provide clerical and records coverage at campus police stations or other College Police locations when necessary to maintain operational continuity.
    • Assist with campus station functions as assigned, including parking-related inquiries, keys, alarms, lost and found, reports, and other public-facing services.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with sworn personnel, civilian employees, District staff, outside agencies, and members of the public.
    Knowledge and Abilities
    The Administrative Technician - Police Recordsshould possess principles and practices of law enforcement records management, confidentiality requirements, records retention, office procedures, customer service, and departmental administrative processes including law enforcement terminology.
    โ€ข Confidentiality and security requirements applicable to law enforcement and criminal justice information.
    โ€ข Records retention, archiving, disclosure, and destruction requirements.
    โ€ข California Public Records Act requirements as applicable to law enforcement records.
    โ€ข Principles and practices of records review, redaction, and authorized release of information.
    โ€ข Modern office procedures, administrative practices, recordkeeping, and document management.
    โ€ข Records management systems, databases, spreadsheets, and standard office software.
    โ€ข Principles of effective customer service and professional communication.
    โ€ข Basic principles of lead work, employee training, workflow coordination, and quality control.
    The position requires the ability to:
    • Provide effective day-to-day lead direction and technical guidance while maintaining positive working relationships.
    • Organize and prioritize a high volume of work and administrative assignments with competing deadlines.
    • Provide effective lead direction while maintaining positive working relationships.
    • Handle confidential and sensitive law enforcement information with discretion.
    • Interpret and apply established policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and records requirements.
    • Recognize issues requiring supervisory, legal, or command-level review.
    • Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
    • Maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies or incomplete information.
    • Work independently while keeping the Police Records Supervisor informed of significant issues.
    • Adapt to changing priorities and provide coverage where operationally necessary.
    • Understand the organization and operations of the Police Department, District, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other outside agencies as necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities.
    Level of Responsibility
    The Administrative Technician - Police Recordsis a senior level clerical and administrative classification distinguished from an Administrative Assistant III by the responsibility for providing lead direction, coordinating workflow, assisting with training and quality control, handling more complex records and administrative assignments, and serving as a primary resource to clerical staff.
    The position may coordinate work, establish daily priorities, provide training and guidance, review completed work, identify deficiencies, and recommend operational or procedural improvements. The position does not exercise formal supervisory authority.
    The Police Records Su