Business Support Specialist I

About the role

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.

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.

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.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and the extensive use of a computer keyboard.

Benefits

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

Pay

Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education.

Schedule

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.

Additional Information

Please contact CSPD Human Resources at cspdhiring@coloradosprings.gov 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas).