Evidence Technician - Evidence Warehouse/Impound Facility

Description / Position Overview About the Job: 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! See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule As An Evidence Unit Technician, You Will 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 As An Impound Lot Technician, You Will 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 forvehicle searches and entry; conduct certified VIN inspections Conduct vehicle inspections for safety of personnel and public; document vehicle/personal property damages andsecure 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 p…

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