Police Officer (Academy Recruit)

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level non-sworn safety sensitive position that provides a qualified police officer candidate the opportunity to attend and successfully complete a Colorado POST certified law enforcement academy prior to becoming a probationary police officer. The posting is to fill open positions and establish an eligibility list. Candidates placed on the eligibility list will be considered for future vacancies. The Loveland Police Department offers extensive training for individuals hired as Police Officers. Training can take between 6 to 12 months from the date of hire. Police Officers hired by the Loveland Police Department are required to attend a 6-week pre-service and a 4-month field training program. Recruit Police Officers are required to attend those training programs as well as a 4-month Police academy. During those training programs, vacations and additional time off may not be granted due to the training schedule, instructor availability, and attendance requirements.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have an Associate’s Degree or 90 quarter hours or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university recognized by the American Council on Education and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. OR 3 years of active military experience with an honorable discharge.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to legally possess and carry a firearm.
• Must Meet Minimum standards set forth by Colorado P.O.S.T. requirements required to attend a Colorado POST certified Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Demonstrated written communication skills to prepare accurate and concise records and reports of activities/investigations.
• Personal computer and keyboard skills sufficient to conduct all required Department data searches and document production.
• Must have demonstrated effective verbal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Go on a ride along prior to applying/interviewing for the position.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete a Colorado P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Academy designated by the Training Sergeant.
• Must be physically capable of participating in a formal POST approved Police Academy.
• Perform duties under a wide range of external conditions from sedentary office work to physically and emotionally demanding activity during police training.
• Meet physical ability test standards set forth in Police Academy and Department policies.
• Perform the essential job functions listed for police officer.
• Analyze situations to make legally and ethically sound decisions.
• Communicate effectively with people who are emotional or distressed, under adverse conditions, and to groups of varying sizes.
• Prepare accurate and concise records and reports of activities/investigations.
• Conduct all required Department data searches and document production using a personal computer and keyboard.
• Sit in and/or drive a vehicle for extended periods of time and withstand extreme weather conditions from sub-freezing to hot, humid temperatures.
• Perform physical requirements: walking, standing, running, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, crawling, bending, climbing, feeling, talking, seeing (includes distinguishing color), hearing and conducting repetitive motions.
• Operate a vehicle, mobile and portable radios, firearms, police baton, speed measuring equipment, mace, electronic control device, sobriety testing equipment, computer/typewriter keyboard, telephone, handcuffs.
• Direct traffic and arrest combative persons.
• Run to apprehend a fleeing subject or to run to safety when confronted with certain situations.
• Use strength and quickness to rescue endangered persons.
• Separate individuals fighting or preparing to fight.
• Function for extended periods of time with little rest or sleep.

Benefits

• Hiring salary: $78,358.28 per year (advance to $93,695.75 per year upon Academy graduation)
• Extensive training
• 6-week pre-service training
• 4-month field training program
• 4-month Police academy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree