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Police Officer - Traffic/Crash Reconstructionist (FT)
$61k-71k (estimate)
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Longmont Police Department is Hiring a Police Officer - Traffic/Crash Reconstructionist (FT) Near Longmont, CO
Police Officer-Traffic-Crash Reconstructionist
20230296 Police Officer – Traffic – Crash Reconstruction
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Public Safety
Division: Police Services
2023 Lateral Pay (POST certified or able to challenge CO POST plus more than 1 year of police service out of FTEP): $6,348 - $8,194 per month DOQ/years of service
Step 2: $6,348;
Step 3: $6,809;
Step 4: $7,269;
Step 5: $7,731;
Step 6: $8,194 per month
Regular Full-time – SHIFT WORK REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
20230296 Police Officer – Traffic – Crash Reconstruction
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Public Safety
Division: Police Services
2023 Lateral Pay (POST certified or able to challenge CO POST plus more than 1 year of police service out of FTEP): $6,348 - $8,194 per month DOQ/years of service
Step 2: $6,348;
Step 3: $6,809;
Step 4: $7,269;
Step 5: $7,731;
Step 6: $8,194 per month
Regular Full-time – SHIFT WORK REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 60 semester hours college-level credit is required.
- 60 semester hours college-level credit requirement may be waived for:
- Four full years of Active Military duty (or)
- Signed agreement to complete 60 semester hours college-level credit within five years of hire date.
- A minimum of two years of experience related to traffic collision / reconstruction investigation.
- Successful completion of an approved level three collision reconstruction program
- Successful completion of an approved auto/pedestrian collision investigation program.
- Signed agreement to complete an approved Event Data Recorder technition and analyst program(s) with the first 12 months if not already certified.
Additional requirements:
- Must be Colorado POST Certified or have the ability to challenge the Colorado POST.
- Applicants with at least one (1) year police experience, beyond Field Training, as a full-time law enforcement officer (equivalent to a peace officer under CRS 16-2.5-101) will be considered Lateral Candidates.
- Police experience includes Experience as a Patrol, School Resource Officers, Detective, Gang Unit Officer, Narcotic Investigator, Training Officer, Etc. Experience should include prior experience responding to calls for service, community policing, conducting traffic enforcement, including impaired driving enforcement, drafting search warrants and arrest affidavits, making physical, custodial arrests upon probable cause, and conducting proactive law enforcement activity.
- Lateral candidates must have satisfactorily completed a formal or informal field training program
- Transfers from detention, corrections, parole, and/or probation assignments do not qualify as lateral transfer officers.
- Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License.
- Maintain certifications in CPR, Intoxilyzer and a variety of less lethal weaponry and tactics.
Out of state candidates and instate candidates outside of the northern Colorado region may be eligible for an initial remote interview.Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, 401 Money Purchase 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:
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)
- Start Vacation accrual rate – equal to years of service. i.e., 6th year rate of 8 hours per pay period– i.e., 208 vacation/holiday hours per year
- Schedule flexibility during training process.
- Start at the same pay step – equal to years of service. i.e., five years of law enforcement would start at Step 5
- Any officer who has completed probation is eligible to test for open Specialized Assignments, Collateral Duties, or Department Instructor Positions. i.e., Detectives, School Resource Officers, Traffic, Gang Unit, Training and Personnel, Driving Instructor, Range Officer, Defensive Tactics, K9 Officer, SWAT, Negotiations, Drone Operator, K9 decoy, etc. Prior experience or certifications will be considered with authorization from the Public Safety Chief.
- Spanish/English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50-$200/month is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.
DEFINITION: Protect life and property and manage conflict through the enforcement of applicable laws and City ordinances; control traffic flow, perform investigative work, and
participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention, community, problem solving, and enforcement programs; work with the community to resolve conflicts, problems and mutual concerns; perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Requires completion of a Colorado State Sanctioned Training Academy training program or completion of Colorado State POST equivalency exam, and the Department's Field Training and Evaluation Program. Incumbents will be assigned to Patrol Services Division, Traffic Unit.
Establish partnerships and collaborate to effectively resolve or reduce problems, issues, conflicts, and mutual concerns relating to public safety; respond to and investigate traffic collisions; respond to and investigate other general service calls involving criminal complaints, civil matters, and citizen assists.
This position is a journey-level class within the Police Officer series, specializing in traffic collision investigation and reconstruction that assists the police department in maintaining a safe environment. It is primarily distinguished from other Police Officer positions by the performance of duties, assignments, investigations and problem-solving efforts related to advanced traffic collision investigation and reconstruction. Employees at this level receive periodic training or instruction and assistance as new and unusual circumstances arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention, community, problem solving, and enforcement programs; work with the community to resolve conflicts, problems and mutual concerns; perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Requires completion of a Colorado State Sanctioned Training Academy training program or completion of Colorado State POST equivalency exam, and the Department's Field Training and Evaluation Program. Incumbents will be assigned to Patrol Services Division, Traffic Unit.
Establish partnerships and collaborate to effectively resolve or reduce problems, issues, conflicts, and mutual concerns relating to public safety; respond to and investigate traffic collisions; respond to and investigate other general service calls involving criminal complaints, civil matters, and citizen assists.
This position is a journey-level class within the Police Officer series, specializing in traffic collision investigation and reconstruction that assists the police department in maintaining a safe environment. It is primarily distinguished from other Police Officer positions by the performance of duties, assignments, investigations and problem-solving efforts related to advanced traffic collision investigation and reconstruction. Employees at this level receive periodic training or instruction and assistance as new and unusual circumstances arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Respond to and investigate major traffic incidents and collisions, including those occurring after hours. Work as lead investigator and case agent as assigned; coordinate and collaborate with other members to ensure investigative tasks and follow-up are completed.
- Determine the cause of traffic collisions through analysis of evidence gathered from field surveys, specialized photography, vehicle damage profiling, scale replication, occupant motion (kinematics) analysis, video re-enactment, field testing and re-enactment of events, analysis of vehicle safety systems for proper functioning, and possible mechanical failure preceding a collision.
- Prepare collision reconstruction investigative and other reports that may include photographs, sketches, and warrants in accordance with established format, protocol and timeline.
- In a radio-equipped vehicle, patrol the city, respond to and investigate calls involving traffic collisions, driving/ traffic complaints, traffic flow, parking, and abandoned/ junked vehicles.
- Secure collision and crime scenes; conduct routine investigations independently; locate and interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather evidence and information, draw diagrams, take photographs, write or type reports, document investigations. Conduct follow-up investigation of cases as required.
- Recover, impound and return stolen property.
- Prepare criminal, non-criminal, and administrative reports. Prepare detailed collision investigation reports with scale diagrams for the city prosecutor or district attorney for preparation of cases for prosecution. Collaborate with district attorney’s office for major case preparation.
- • Testify in court, as required, and present evidence as required. Act as an advisory witness for court proceedings.
- Provide expert witness testimony in criminal and civil court.
- Consult city attorneys, claim representatives, and law enforcement personnel on the nature of the evidence and assists with their understanding of the dynamics of the collision.
- Direct traffic and assist with other traffic control measures.
- Provide public service and respond to inquiries in routine, potential problem, and crisis situations.Prepare and make oral presentations related to public safety issues to community groups, school groups, and businesses.
- 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 the City alone in a radio-equipped vehicle, on two-wheel motorcycle or 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.
- May be called to respond to calls and complaints involving 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 which enhances City Attributes.
LATERAL SELECTION PROCESS – OPEN PROCESS
- Application – Upon application, qualified/eligible applicants will be scheduled for:
- Written Examination related to Crash Reconstruction
- Executive Oral Board Interview
- Integrity Interview
- Conditional Job Offer.
- Background Investigation – applicant must successfully complete an Integrity interview, Physical Ability Course, Psychological Evaluation, Medical and Drug Screen, and Background Investigation. - New employees will be required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of expenses if voluntary resignation occurs within 2 years of hire date.
APPLICATION PROCESS: CITY APPLICATION (required) must be successfully submitted. All applications MUST be submitted through our website www.Longmontcolorado.gov/jobs For information regarding this selection process contact Master Police Officer Ethan Harper at 303-651-8539.
The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.
The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$61k-71k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/26/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/16/2024
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