Public Records & Data Entry Specialist I

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

The Colorado Springs Police Department is seeking a part-time Business Support Specialist I to perform data entry, clerical tasks, and assist the public. The role requires flexibility in hours, including weekends, and is subject to budget-related furloughs in 2026.

Starting pay follows the posted range, with room to grow, and candidates with basic computer skills and a customer-service mindset are encouraged to apply. Contact CSPD HR for questions.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• This is an entry level position and prior experience is not required.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and supporting software.
• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, and de-escalate customers and situations as necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and extensive keyboard use.

Responsibilities

• Merge reports into the Law Enforcement Record Management System.
• Enter and retrieve data in various systems and databases.
• Perform quality checks on entered or received data.
• Process and release records requested by the public, media, attorneys, etc.
• Receive phone requests for information and screen for a specific need, then provide response or redirect to appropriate person/section.
• Assist in monthly Federal Incident Based Reporting (IBR) report corrections.
• Assist in CCIC/NCIC desk operations related to processing pick-ups, cancellations, and confirmations.
• Process sex offender registration forms through the COSAR database.
• Provide customer service to Police Department customers in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Office procedures

English usage

Communication

De-escalation

Teamwork

Typing / keyboard skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalency allowed

Microsoft Office & Adobe PDF Pro

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe PDF Pro

Job description

The Colorado Springs Police Department is seeking a part-time Business Support Specialist I to perform data entry, clerical tasks, and assist the public. The role requires flexibility in hours, including weekends, and is subject to budget-related furloughs in 2026.

Starting pay follows the posted range, with room to grow, and candidates with basic computer skills and a customer-service mindset are encouraged to apply. Contact CSPD HR for questions.