About the Job: Supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Evidence and Property Unit in support of other departments, outside agencies, and the public. You will also provide highly responsible and complex technical support to higher level supervisory and/or management staff.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is Room to Grow! See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a Police Evidence Supervisor, you will:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment, including computers

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of filing and record keeping

• Knowledge of established safety procedures related to safe lifting, handling biological/blood contaminants, sharp objects, and firearms

• Knowledge of basic police operations and protocol

• Knowledge of principles and practices of property and evidence custody

• Ability to produce reports, business letters, training curriculum and manuals

• Ability to provide excellent customer service in often tense situations

• Ability to interpret and understand changing laws, policies, procedures, laws, and guidelines

• Ability to conduct extensive research utilizing multiple databases and software systems

• Ability to remain up to date on evidence laws, practices and policies

• Ability to maintain and update a variety of files and records

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

  
  

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, preferably business administration, public administration, or criminal justice.

• Three years of full-time responsible technical experience in a related field, preferably in a law enforcement setting, including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience

• Possess or obtain within three (3) months of hire, NCIC/CCIC certifications

Education and Experience Equivalency: One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of academic coursework specifically related to this position beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

• Experience working in an evidence unit or other criminal justice field, or related experience.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

Please contact CSPD Human Resources at cspdhiring@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of an extensive background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, extensive background check, fingerprinting, criminal history check, and other pre-employment assessments. The background investigation process commonly takes 6-8 weeks to complete.

Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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