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Business Support Specialist I Jobs in Greater Colorado Springs Area at City of Colorado Springs
Title: Business Support Specialist I
Company: City of Colorado Springs
Location: Greater Colorado Springs Area
Salary
$19.98 – $23.99 Hourly
Location
Police Department – City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Classified – Full Time
Job Number
18325
Division
Colorado Springs Police Department
Department
Records & I.D.
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Description / Position Overview
About the Job: The Colorado Springs Police Department seeks a Business Support Specialist I to perform various data entry and other clerical duties, as well as provide general information and assistance to the public.
Work Schedule: You must be able to work varied hours and days, including weekends. This position is shift work; you can be assigned to any shift.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
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As a Business Support Specialist I, You Will
- Merge reports into the Law Enforcement Record Management System
- Enter and retrieve data in various systems and databases
- Perform quality checks on received entered or received data
- Process and release records requested by the public, media, attorneys, etc.
- Receive phone requests for information and services from the public and other agencies; screen for a specific need, and directly provide response or re-direct to appropriate person/section
- Assist in monthly Federal Incident Based Reporting (IBR) report corrections
- Assist in CCIC/NCIC desk operations as related to the processing of pick-ups, cancellations, and confirmations
- Processing sex offender registration forms through the States COSAR (Colorado Sexual Assault Registry) database
- Provide customer service to Police Department customers, typically in a dynamic environment
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and supporting software
- Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, as well as be able to 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 the extensive use of a computer keyboard.
Minimum 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.
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 directly related to this position beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialized training in data entry, clerical practices, accounting, typing, or other related fields
- Experience in a law enforcement agency
- Experience that demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF Pro
- Experience working with and interpreting legal files and forms
Additional Information
Please contact CSPD Human Resources at [email protected] 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 at https://coloradosprings.gov/police-department/page/marijuana-use
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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.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Do you have equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)?
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Do you have one or more years of specialized training in clerical practices, accounting, typing, or other related fields?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have law enforcement experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience that demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite?
- Yes
- No
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By answering yes to this question, I acknowledge that I have read and understand CSPD's Marijuana Use Policy, which can be found on CSPD's website (https://cspd.coloradosprings.gov/content/marijuana-use-0).
- Yes
- No
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Employer City of Colorado Springs
Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone (719) 385-5125
Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov
