Discovery Support Specialist - Internal Only

Lone Tree Police Department

Job Title: Discovery Support Specialist

At the City of Lone Tree, we are committed to hiring individuals who are passionate about their community, eager to grow in their careers, and motivated to make a meaningful impact. Here, you won’t just take on a job, you’ll join a dedicated team working to shape a vibrant, forward-thinking City. Whether you’re driven by public service, energized by problem-solving, or simply seeking purposeful work alongside exceptional colleagues, you’ll find your place with us.

General Overview of Position

This position performs technical work supporting the Lone Tree Police Department’s discovery process. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and timely compliance with discovery requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides discovery to the Courts and District Attorney’s Office in both digital and additional media. Discovery will consist of electronic discovery and papers, to include Axon body camera video and photos uploaded from officers, detectives and crime scene investigators. As well as audio from telephone and radios of calls for service in dispatch, and any other digital data stored at the Police Department needed for discovery.

Assesses the deadlines required for the requested discovery and determines completion priority.

Communicates with other records clerks, evidence technicians, crime lab personnel, the District Attorney’s Office, internal and external discovery clerks, outside of jurisdiction District Attorney’s, Court Clerks, and others within the Police Department to complete the discovery process.

As computer systems evolve and/or change, the discovery process and specialist must be highly flexible to accommodate these changes.

Skilled to investigate and locate digital evidence inside a complex computer storage system.

The ability to solve problems that are not easily recognizable.

Performs daily requests for discovery and properly relays the discovery to the District Attorney’s Office and/or Courts and other agencies as needed and required.

Understands the case report discovery process for misdemeanors and felonies and can collaborate with the records technicians as needed.

Assists records technicians and members of the public with routine requests as needed, based on staffing levels and operational priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities to Support Success

Strong interpersonal, oral, and verbal skills. Must have the ability to interact effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and positions.

Must have proficient user level competency with Windows PC operating systems. Knowledge of the following is required: Windows Operating Systems, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and additional software as needed.

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.

Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Must possess strong time management skills.

Ability to work beyond scheduled hours, if necessary, in a crisis. Ability to work non-traditional days and hours as needed.

May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to bend, kneel and crawl under desks and climb on tables and/or ladders as necessary.

Work is generally performed in a typical office environment. Some local travel is required. Ability to work beyond scheduled hours in a time critical manner may be required.

Work is performed independently. Must be able to use individual judgment and problem-solving skills to accomplish goals and achieve desired results.

Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law or any other legal proceeding or investigation.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Professional Standards Department.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED required

Minimum two years law enforcement or court records experience

Vision and hearing: Must have visual acuity to see and read paper and electronic documents; must be able to answer telephones, communicate and respond to verbal and written inquiries.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a non-exempt, Full-Time position.

The City of Lone Tree’s business hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Actual work schedule will generally reflect business hours and will be determined upon hire. Flextime and hybrid remote work schedules are offered for employees at the discretion of managers, consistent with City policies.

A Police Department background check and fingerprint check is required.

Salary Range and Benefits Package

• Hiring Range: $66,152 - $81,036
• Salary Range: $66,152 - $95,920

Anticipated closing date is Tuesday, November 17.

At the City of Lone Tree, we understand the value of investing in our employees’ well-being and financial security. That’s why we offer a robust benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Our benefits include :

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and supplemental health plans.

Access to onsite gym and Lone Tree Recreation Center.

Work-Life Balance: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall well-being.

Financial Security: Employer-paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and voluntary life insurance options.

Retirement Planning: Multiple retirement savings options, including 457, 401(k), and Roth IRA plans, as well as participation in PERA and FPPA pension plans.

Commuter Perks: Enjoy the convenience of an RTD EcoPass for public transportation.

The City of Lone Tree provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] within three business days' notice.