Evidence Technician - Evidence Warehouse/Impound Facility

City-of-Colorado-Springs,-C; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colorado Springs is seeking an Evidence Unit Technician to manage evidence, property, and items designated for destruction, serving CSPD's Impound Facility or Evidence Warehouse. You will ensure accurate intake, tracking, and chain-of-custody with scanners and databases, while maintaining security and compliance.

As an Impound Lot Technician, you will verify vehicle data, conduct VIN checks, process legal paperwork, collect fees, and coordinate with other agencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to file and maintain records per policy.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for lifting and handling contaminants.
• Familiarity with basic police operations and evidence custody.
• Ability to conduct research across multiple databases.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and transport evidence and items for destruction.
• Verify evidence tracking entries during intake.
• Maintain chain-of-custody and accurate storage records.
• Identify storage locations for various item types and ensure security.
• Inspect firearms and verify serial numbers; ensure safe handling.
• Process owner notifications and prepare property for release.
• Answer inquiries, schedule citizen appointments, and provide information.
• Prepare and transport evidence to laboratories and notify parties.

Skills

Record-keeping

Attention to detail

Customer service

Safety awareness

Court/testimony readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Evidence tracking system

Scanners

VIN inspection databases

Job description

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.

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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, thereis 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 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

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Methods and techniques of filing and record-keeping
• Established safety proceduresrelated 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

• 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

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

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

Please contact CSPD Human Resources at [e-mail] 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.

Physical Demands: The ability to lift up to 30 pounds overhead is required.

Environmental Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel and possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, noise, vibrations, and biohazards.