Evidence Technician - Evidence Warehouse/Impound Facility

City of Colorado Springs•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position you may be assigned to the CSPD (Colorado Springs Police Department) Impound Facility or the CSPD's Evidence Warehouse. In this position, you will collect/manage evidence, property, and items scheduled for destruction. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer! We're an accredited pay equity employer! 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!

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Possess, or obtain within three months of hire, NCIC/CCIC (National Crime Information Center/Colorado Crime Information Center) certification
Methods and techniques of filing and record-keeping
Established safety procedures related to safe lifting, handling biological/blood contaminants, sharp objects, and firearms
Basic police operations and protocol
Principles and practices of property and evidence custody
Provide excellent customer service in often tense situations
Interpret and understand changing policies, procedures, and guidelines
Conduct extensive research utilizing multiple databases and software systems
Remain up-to-date on evidence handling practices and policies
Maintain and update a variety of files and records
Use modern office technology, including various supporting software and databases

Nice To Haves

Experience working in law enforcement or other criminal justice setting
Experience handling police evidence
Critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Retrieve and transport evidence, property, and items for destruction from/to all police divisions
Verify evidence tracking system entry for each item during the evidence intake process
Use scanners to track all evidence and property in accurate storage locations; enter required data in the evidence tracking system; maintain all evidence and records for strict chain-of-custody accountability
Identify proper storage locations for various types of items, including flammable lockers, refrigerators, freezers, firearms, and narcotics as well as general storage
Store evidence and personal property in a manner that promotes item integrity and security; protect stored items against damage/deterioration/loss/tampering in a manner that poses no hazards to persons or cross-contamination with other objects
Inspect and safely handle firearms; verify serial numbers; ensure weapons are unloaded, made safe, properly marked and packaged (with training)
Safely handle and store packaged narcotics
Prepare homicide evidence items for proper storage and retention
Answer phones and respond to emails; facilitate citizen appointments; provide requested information to internal and external customers as authorized
Process owner notifications for property per laws and directives and prepare property for release; verify identity and/or proper documentation for release; document all transactions for proper chain of custody
Provide excellent customer service and remain calm in often tense situations
Prepare and process items requested by officers, detectives, the Metro Crime Lab, District Attorney’s Office, outside agencies and courts
Assist with the destruction of contraband, firearms, and other items designated for destruction
Prepare and transport evidence to and from CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigations) and other laboratories or designated locations
Perform disposition in strict accordance with local, state, and federal laws and established directives
Operate all duties within established guidelines and safety requirements; identify any safety hazards and bring to the attention of the chain of command
Participate in random audits and inspections ensuring items are accounted for and process are being followed
Testify in court
Verify vehicle information and impound tracking system data for each item during the vehicle intake process
Intake evidence and property (primarily impounded vehicles)
Verify vehicle and case information and vehicle identification numbers for accuracy; utilize various databases for vehicle searches and entry; conduct certified VIN inspections
Conduct vehicle inspections for safety of personnel and public; document vehicle/personal property damages and secure sensitive/valuable items
Prepare and process paperwork required by law for impound notification, evidence notification, auction or release; verify validity of ownership documentation prior to release
Assist CSPD, outside agencies, municipal court, and various vendors (guard company and tow company) in a collaborative manner
Maintain a safe and secure facility for the protection of employees, customers, and the public; escort all non-law enforcement personnel on lot, including tow truck drivers, citizens, and insurance appraisers
Ability to learn to drive heavy equipment (front end loader) to move vehicles through proper training
Collect fees from customers and process daily deposits and run financial reports as needed