POLICE EMPLOYEES ONLY Police Evidence Supervisor EvidenceImpound Lot
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 37 - 44
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description / Position Overview
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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As a Police Evidence Supervisor you will:
- Coordinate the organization staffing and operational activities for the Unit including evidence and impound facilities and personnel.
- Participate in the development and implementation of goals objectives laws policies procedures and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures; Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods procedures and resource needs.
- Make recommendations for budget allocations and implement improvements.
- Coordinate and review the work plans for assigned services and activities of the Unit.
- Assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures. Meet with personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Responsible for daily facility operations and functions to include ensuring critical duties are completed providing supplies and resources to personnel assisting with customer service needs and providing support as a working supervisor as needed.
- Select train motivate and evaluate assigned Unit personnel.
- Provide and/or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; and implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of evidence and property for auction (including vehicles) donation destruction or return to owner; file related documentation.
- Provide information regarding investigations and prosecutions as needed; testify in court as required; Ensure that all operations and activities follow accepted chain of custody protocols policies procedures and legal requirements.
- Maintain and update a variety of files and records; retrieve objects and records for City personnel and outside agencies as requested. Produce reports and statistics as requested.
- Conduct extensive case research and follow established laws and directives on property and evidence retention and disposition.
- Provide highly responsible and complex technical support to higher level leadership; respond as necessary after hours; prepare and present reports and correspondence as appropriate; participate in special projects involving impound/evidence resources.
- Assist with contract vendors and provide training and oversight of contract and volunteer personnel.
- Collaborate with and support internal and external customers and outside agency entities.
- Identify resource needs and opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures.
- Stay current with legislative updates evidence and impound related advancements and best management practices.
- Make recommendations based on regular assessment of unit duties needs staffing space and resources to best fulfill the mission of the unit and department.
- Conduct and participate in required audits inspections and inventories.
- Follow local state and federal laws as well as all City and CSPD directives and best-management practices in all of the above.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an evidence unit or other criminal justice field or related experience.
Additional Information
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 atfor 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 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 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.
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