Grants Administrator Police

About the Job: In this position you will establish implement and manage Colorado Springs Police Department grant processes and monitor compliance. Perform a variety of administrative analytical strategic operational duties in support of the Finance Section at CSPD.

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

Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

• Engage with CSPD staff to identify funding needs; consult with department to identify program needs. Act as a resource about program development and initiatives.
• Implement process to establish grant prioritiesorganize teams and lead the planning and development of grant proposals and submissions. Review and edit grant proposal documents prior to submission.
• Supervise Grant Analyst II position responsible for researching funding opportunities and writing grant applications.
• Develop annual grant strategy submittal for City budget process.
• Evaluate write and maintain current procedures and policies to ensure compliance with program objectives and governing guidance.
• Stay current with grant rule changes; communicate the potential impact to appropriate staff.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of individual grant purposes budgets restrictive covenants andrules.
• Coordinate the formal review approval and acceptance process with the Public Safety Attorney Chief of Police Chief of Staff and Mayor when grant awards are received.
• Monitor financial and programmatic progress of all grants.
• In conjunction with CSPD internal project directors prepare and submit periodic grant progress reports as required by the various funding agencies.
• Serve as liaison to funding agencies and organizations.
• Maintain compliance with accepted professional standards and funding agency requirements.
• Perform financial compliance and procedural audit activity of sub-recipients of grant funding awarded to the CSPD; report audit findings; and make recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Able to write reports prepare letters expositions and summaries
• Able to read financial and legal documents
• Able to make decisions regarding interpretation of policies
• Maintain strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of proper English usage spelling grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of research tools
• Knowledge of pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations
• Ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
• Understanding of financial compliance requirements and auditing practices.
• Supervisory skills including training evaluation and corrective action

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field (preferably public administration business administration community development social sciences).
• Three years of full-time professional experience in a related field including two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.

• Six years of increasingly responsible professional public administration experience including two years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience
• Experience in a law enforcement field
• Experience dealing with the processes involved in acquiring grant funding
• Ability to conceptualize beyond existing frameworks analyze alternative operational systems and anticipate results in detail.

Please contact CSPD Human Resources ator for any questions about this position.

Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination fingerprinting extensive background check and other pre-employment assessments.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive 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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