Job Announcement 20240006

No applications will be considered UNLESS submitted at : www.longmontcolorado.gov / jobs

Police Officer (Certifiable / Certified Officer)

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV / JOBS

Division : Police Services

2024 Starting Pay :

Step 1 : $6,122 per month.

Certified Colorado POST (recently graduated from POST academy) or currently attending a CO POST academy. Regular Full-time SHIFT WORK REQUIRED

Benefits include :

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, FPPA Defined Benefit Plan, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits : Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

Incentives Include :

• Duty Firearm will be provided. Additionally, interest-free loans are available for future weapons purchases.
• All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, is provided.
• Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to the employee.
• Officers also receive a biannual equipment allowance of $200 ($400 yearly)
• Spanish / English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50-$200 / month is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.
• Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES :

Work with citizens, community groups, schools, and other entities to resolve community public safety issues; identify areas of potential problems, crime, disorder, traffic, or unsafe conditions;

report, and initiate corrective actions.

• Issue verbal and written warnings and citations; make restorative justice referrals; initiate arrests, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints, use lethal and less lethal weapons and force when appropriate.
• Patrol a designated area of the City alone in a radio-equipped vehicle, on bicycle, and / or on foot to preserve law and order.

Enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances and educate citizens regarding laws and ordinances.

• Discover and prevent the commission of crimes; manage and resolve conflict.
• Respond to calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, domestic disturbances, suicide prevention, child abuse, fires, and other petty offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies;

respond to alarms; investigate complaints; apprehend suspects; search, inspect, and transport prisoners.

• Secure accident and crime scenes; administer first aid and other life-saving techniques; conduct investigations; obtain and interview witnesses;
• gather information, dictate, write, or type reports and document investigations; conduct visual and audio surveillance over areas and / or suspected criminals;

recover, impound, and return stolen property items.

• Operate an emergency vehicle day and / or night, in routine, emergency and pursuit situations; pursue fleeing suspects on foot in unfamiliar terrain.
• Provide public service and respond to inquiries in routine, potential problem, and crisis situations.
• Conduct a variety of criminal investigations or activities involving crimes against persons, property, and society.
• Respond to general service calls including animal complaints, civil complaints, property control and related incidents;

perform related duties as assigned.

• Prepare investigative and other reports that may include photographs, sketches, and warrants in accordance with established format, protocol, and timeliness.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas; appear in court to present evidence and testify. May be required to participate in a variety of legal proceedings.
• Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner that enhances City Attributes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college-level credit are required.
• College-level credit requirement may be waived with a signed agreement to complete sixty (60) semester hours of college-level credit within five (5) years of the hire date.

Additional requirements :

• Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License.
• Meet the minimum qualifications of the Colorado POST Board as defined by CRS 24-31- 303, 24-31-304, and 24-31-305.
• Ability to successfully complete a Colorado POST approved basic training academy, obtain and maintain Colorado POST Basic Certification, and complete the Longmont Police Field Training Program within one year.

Applicants possessing a Colorado POST Basic Certification who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Police Officer position will be considered a Police Recruit.

• Obtain certifications in CPR, Intoxilyzer and a variety of less lethal weaponry and tactics.
• Must be able to satisfy the Employment Authorization Requirements as outlined on the Colorado POST website https : / / post.

colorado.gov / certification / non-united-statescitizens-eligibility

New employees will be required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of expenses if voluntary resignation occurs within 2 years of the hire date.

The selection process includes :

application review, written exam, physical ability course, assessment center, oral & integrity interviews, background investigation including credit history, criminal history & driver’s history, psychological evaluation, medical exam and drug screen.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

CITY APPLICATION (required) must be successfully submitted. All applications MUST be submitted through our website www.Longmontcolorado.

gov / jobs This position is Open Until Filled. For information regarding this selection process contact Master Police Officer Ryan Douglas (303-651-8512 / ryan.

douglas@longmontcolorado.gov ).

The City of Longmont is an equal-opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.

The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitute a bona fide occupational qualification (i.

e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

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Last updated : 2024-04-27