Police Services Technician

Are you passionate about helping your community and making a real impact every day? The City of Arvada is seeking a motivated and customer‑focused professional to serve as a Police Services Technician
. In this key role, you’ll support our mission of providing outstanding police services by handling non‑emergency reports, assisting community members, and delivering essential administrative and technical support to our officers and staff.

If you take pride in public service, have an eye for detail, and are excited to help keep Arvada safe and welcoming, we encourage you to apply today.

** The typical hiring range for this position is Step 1–6, which corresponds to $27.86–$32.77 per hour
. Placement within this range is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

The interview process includes the following steps:
Application, Personal History Questionnaire, Interview(s), Polygraph, Background/ Reference Check, and Drug Screening.

• Documents crime reports and records in the police database.
• Conducts follow‑up investigations on initiated incidents, recovered stolen vehicles and runaways.
• Interviews crime victims and other persons requesting information related to police services.
• Assists in specialized projects/assignments such as sex offender registration, records data entry, and supply ordering.
• Fingerprints citizens, employees, and liquor license applicants.
• Processes dog licenses, VIN verifications and police report requests.
• Serves as an information resource and provides customer service to citizens seeking police and other city services.
• Collects and logs‑in property and evidence.
• Monitors entrance/access into Police buildings.
• Possesses a P‑card with purchasing authority up to $500.00.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor for budget allocations pertaining to their department assignment.
• Frequently operates a personal or City‑owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.

• Prepares case files, reports, and supporting documentation for court proceedings, and testifies in court regarding evidence handling, records, or other administrative procedures.
• May work unusual hours.
• Balances the cash register.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to gain knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS), Arvada municipal ordinances, Arvada Police rules and procedures and their relationship to police management operations.
• Basic knowledge of investigative processes and procedures.
• Ability to utilize intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to obtain the NCIC/CCIC certification.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.

• High School/GED

• Yes

• Three (3) years of customer service experience.