Grants Administrator - Police

Salary: $7,127.00 - $8,556.00 Monthly
Location : Police Department - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 17098
Division: Colorado Springs Police Department
Department: Fiscal Services
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description / Position Overview

Program Administrator II

In this position, you will establish, implement and manage Colorado Springs Police Department grant processes and monitor compliance. Perform a variety of administrative, analytical, strategic operational duties in support of the Finance Section at CSPD.
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Essential Job Functions- the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Engage with CSPD staff to identify funding needs; consult with department to identify program needs. Act as a resource about program development and initiatives.
• Implement process to establish grant priorities, organize teams, and lead the planning and development of grant proposals and submissions. Review and edit grant proposal documents prior to submission.
• Supervise Grant Analyst II position responsible for researching funding opportunities and writing grant applications.
• Develop annual grant strategy submittal for City budget process.
• Evaluate, write, and maintain current procedures and policies to ensure compliance with program objectives and governing guidance.
• Stay current with grant rule changes; communicate the potential impact to appropriate staff.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of individual grant purposes, budgets, restrictive covenants and rules.
• Coordinate the formal review, approval, and acceptance process with the Public Safety Attorney, Chief of Police, Chief of Staff, and Mayor when grant awards are received.
• Monitor financial and programmatic progress of all grants.
• In conjunction with CSPD internal project directors, prepare and submit periodic grant progress reports as required by the various funding agencies.
• Serve as liaison to funding agencies and organizations.
• Maintain compliance with accepted professional standards and funding agency requirements.
• Perform financial, compliance, and procedural audit activity of sub-recipients of grant funding awarded to the CSPD; report audit findings; and make recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Able to write reports, prepare letters, expositions and summaries
• Able to read financial and legal documents
• Able to make decisions regarding interpretation of policies
• Maintain strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge of research tools
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Understanding of financial compliance requirements and auditing practices.
• Supervisory skills including training, evaluation, and corrective action

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field (public administration, business administration, community development, social sciences).
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field, including two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications

• Six years of professional public administration experience, including two years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience
• Experience in a law enforcement field
• Experience dealing with the processes involved in acquiring grant funding
• Ability to conceptualize beyond existing frameworks, analyze alternative operational systems, and anticipate results in detail.

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, 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

The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.

The background check for this position includes a polygraph examination and fingerprinting.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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 a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field?

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Do you have three or more years of full-time professional program experience in a related field?

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• No

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Please describe your specific experience relative to grant administration
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Do you have two or more years of administrator and/or supervisory experience?

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• No

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Do you have six or more years of professional public administration experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working in law enforcement?

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• No

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Do you have experience dealing with the processes involved in acquiring grant funding?

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• No

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Do you have experience which demonstrates the ability to conceptualize beyond existing frameworks, analyze alternative operational systems, and anticipate results in detail?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience performing audits related to grant funding and grant funding activities
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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://coloradosprings.gov/police-department/page/marijuana-use

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• No

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