Lateral Police Officer - Longmont Police Department

Longmont Department of Public Safety•Longmont, CO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Longmont Police Department is hiring experienced Lateral Police Officers with Colorado POST certification (or eligibility). Earn $93,768–$118,536 annually based on experience, with opportunities in specialized units, strong benefits, and career advancement. Only applications submitted via the City of Longmont website will be considered. Lateral Police Officer candidates must have a Colorado POST Basic Certification, at least one (1) year of qualified law enforcement experience, and meet the requirements detailed below.

Requirements

Colorado POST certification (or eligibility)
At least one (1) year of qualified law enforcement experience
High school diploma or GED
A minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college-level credit required (may be waived with a signed agreement to complete within five years of hire date)
Must have satisfactorily completed a field training program
Experience as a full-time law enforcement officer equivalent to a peace officer as defined by CRS 16-2.5-101 and 16-2.5-102
Experience should include responding to calls for service, community policing, conducting traffic enforcement, including impaired driving enforcement, drafting search warrants and arrest affidavits, making custodial arrests upon probable cause, and conducting proactive law enforcement activity.
Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License, or ability to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License.
Meet the minimum qualifications of the Colorado POST Board as defined by CRS 24-31-303, 24-31-304, and 24-31-305.
Must have Colorado POST Basic Certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain Colorado POST Basic Certification prior to hire date and complete the Longmont Police Field Training Program within one (1) year.
Required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of expenses if voluntary resignation or dismissal for misconduct occurs within two (2) years of hire date.
Subject to call-out, call-back, and extended hours during emergencies.
Required to carry a cellphone capable of receiving emergency notifications and text messages after hours or off-duty.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50-$200/month is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.

Responsibilities

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 which enhances City Attributes.