Investigative Specialist - Forensic Interviewer

Salary: $31.75 - $38.12 Hourly
Location : Police Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 18089
Division: Colorado Springs Police Department
Department: Investigations
Opening Date: 02/10/2026
Closing Date: 2/24/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description / Position Overview
About the Job: Perform professional-level duties to support the Investigations Division - Special Victims Section and other units/patrol as needed. Assist in conducting a variety of tasks relating to criminal investigations and prosecution as part of a multidisciplinary team serving victims and witnesses of crime.
This position may require working on a rotating on-call basis for after hours and weekend investigations.
Job Posting Statement: This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.
Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!

As an Investigative Specialist, you will:

• Conduct recorded victim and witness forensic interviews for a variety of cases to include (but not limited to) child sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, homicide, and crimes against at-risk adults and elders.
• Document victim and witness interactions in detailed police reports accessible to the courts and public.
• Participate in case staffings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, evidence collection, and other administrative and investigative tasks related to criminal investigations and child safety.
• Provide training to police personnel, team partners, and community members.
• Testify in criminal and civil proceedings as an expert witness and assist members of the District Attorney's Office in the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Continued review and research of best practices, trends, and theories as related to forensic interviewing, victimology, and child maltreatment.
• Other duties and administrative tasks as needed and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of techniques, theories, and methods of forensic interviewing
• Knowledge of criminal procedures related to evidence and sex-related criminal investigations
• Knowledge of workings and protocol of a police department
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of crisis intervention
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work
• Knowledge of the principles of filing and record keeping
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of training and educational presentation
• Knowledge of modern office equipment including computers
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to conduct in-service training and educational presentations
• Ability to maintain accurate files and digital records
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.*
• Possess, or be able to obtain upon hire, 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 (National Crime Information Center) and CCIC (Colorado Crime Information Center) certifications

*Related experience is experience which includes interviewing children, and interviewing children as it relates to physical or sexual abuse.
Education and Experience Equivalence: One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement that is specifically related to this position may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in courtroom testimony relating to criminal and civil cases pertaining to child maltreatment, including detailed report writing.
• Experience in victimology and trauma, pertaining to child maltreatment.
• Experience in crisis intervention techniques.

Additional Information
Please contact CSPD Human Resources at or 719-444-7447 for any questions about this position.
Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, fingerprinting, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.
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
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The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive 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.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study?

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• No

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Do you have Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience which includes interviewing children, and interviewing children as it relates to physical or sexual abuse?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have, or are you able to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess NCIC and CCIC certification, or can you obtain it within three months of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in courtroom testimony relating to criminal and civil cases pertaining to child maltreatment, including detailed report writing?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in victimology and trauma pertaining to child maltreatment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in crisis intervention techniques?

• Yes
• No

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