Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Loveland Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for lateral transfer. This position involves patrolling the City of Loveland to detect and deter illegal activities, preserving and protecting the safety and security of persons and property. Officers must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in complex emergency situations. The department offers extensive training, including a 6-week pre-service and a 4-month field training program. Lateral transfers may receive a $15,000 hiring bonus. The selection process includes a pre-interview questionnaire, physical test, oral board interview, background investigation, conditional job offer, and drug screening. The expected length of the selection process is 3 to 6 months.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of application.
• Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from an approved academy [ or provisional certificate by hire date ] is required.
• Minimum of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester credit hours or an Associate's Degree, from an accredited college or university is required 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 physical ability test standards set forth in Loveland Police Department Directives.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language as determined by the LPD officer selection process.
• At least two (2) years patrol experience as a SWORN full-time law enforcement officer (equivalent to a peace officer under CRS 16-2.5-101).
• Patrol experience includes: Responding to calls for service, community policing, conducting traffic enforcement including impaired driving enforcement, drafting search warrants and affidavits, making physical, custodial arrests upon probable cause, and conducting proactive law enforcement activity.
• Must have satisfactorily completed a formal or informal field training program.

Nice To Haves

• Out of state applicants are advised not to apply for their provisional POST Certification until AFTER a final job offer is extended due to the limited time that a provisional POST is valid.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the City of Loveland to detect and/or deter illegal activities in order to preserve and protect the safety and security of persons and property.
• Act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations.
• Evaluate incidents, including responding to calls for service, obtaining appropriate information at the scene, accurately evaluating information, and determining the priority of action.
• Collect, identify, and preserve evidence and personal property.
• Gather information through interview and interrogation techniques, and make legal admonishments when appropriate.
• Arrest, detain, search, and preserve safety, including approaching and detaining subjects, making arrests (forcibly if necessary), restraining and subduing suspects, using appropriate force, legally searching people and property, and applying appropriate safety precautions in hazardous situations.
• Exercise independent judgment in determining when and to what extent force may be used, and when there is reasonable suspicion to detain or probable cause to search and arrest.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, while providing appropriate public service and interaction.
• Use appropriate oral and written communication to provide law enforcement information and explanations.
• Prepare written reports and properly utilize computers and other issued technical equipment, data resources to communicate effectively.
• Communicate effectively utilizing a two-way radio.
• Demonstrate effective oral communication with the public and members of the department in English.
• Perform patrol activities in assigned area, including safely operating a motor vehicle for extended periods in all conditions.
• Observe conditions and initiate appropriate action to potential hazards and suspicious or criminal activity.
• Enforce laws and ordinances, and monitor and enforce traffic codes.
• Effectively use legal and department knowledge, including demonstrating working knowledge of laws, codes, and legal procedures.
• Testify in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police department.
• Serve summonses and arrest warrants.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Keep current on laws and relevant legal opinions.
• Participate in all required training.
• Adhere to an exemplary law enforcement code of conduct while on or off duty.
• Function effectively within the prescribed chain of command.
• Perform duties and tasks as assigned.
• Undertake collateral assignments/specialized assignments as described in the Loveland Police Department policies and procedures.

Benefits

• $15,000 HIRING BONUS for Lateral Transfers
• $7,500 upon successful completion of Field Training
• $7,500 upon completion of 12-month probation period
• Extensive training for individuals hired as Police Officers (6 to 12 months from date of hire)
• 6-week pre-service training
• 4-month field training program
• Equal opportunity employer
• Encourages, values, and respects diversity

What This Job Offers

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