Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Loveland Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for lateral transfer positions. This role involves patrolling the City of Loveland to detect and deter illegal activities, preserving and protecting the safety and security of persons and property. The position requires acting without direct supervision and exercising 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, distributed upon completion of field training and the 12-month probation period. The selection process is continuous and typically takes 3 to 6 months from application to hire.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at time of application.
Must possess 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.
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from an approved academy [ or provisional certificate by hire date ] is required.
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.
Must be able to perform the following 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.
Must possess necessary motor skills to 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 to arrest combative person.
Ability to run to apprehend a fleeing subject or to run to safety when confronted with certain situations.
Ability to use strength and quickness to rescue endangered persons.
Ability to separate individuals fighting or preparing to fight.
Ability to function for extended periods of time with little rest or sleep.
Employment offers will be conditional on an extensive background investigation, criminal, driving record and credit check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, physical requirements assessment and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Transfers from detention, corrections, parole, and/or probation assignments do not qualify as lateral transfer officers.

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, and accurately evaluating information.
Determine the priority of action at the scene and whether it is criminal or civil in matter.
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.
Make arrests, forcibly if necessary, which may require bending, twisting, sufficient physical strength, grasping, kneeling, lifting, occasional awkward movements and physical exertion.
Restrain and subdue suspects when necessary.
Use reasonable and the appropriate amount of force when necessary.
Legally search people and property.
Apply appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangerous 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.
Thoroughly prepare written reports and properly utilize computers and other issued technical equipment, data resources to communicate effectively.
Demonstrate effective communication utilizing a two-way radio requiring the ability to talk and hear.
Demonstrate effective oral communication with the public and members of the department in English.
Perform patrol activities in assigned area, including the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time, during all hours of the day, in daylight and at night, in all types of weather, under routine and emergent conditions.
Observe conditions and initiate appropriate action to potential hazards and suspicious or criminal activity.
Enforce laws and ordinances, as well as monitor and enforce traffic codes.
Effectively use legal and department knowledge.
Demonstrate working knowledge of laws, codes, and legal procedures in all areas of law enforcement.
Testify in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police department.
Serve summonses and arrest warrants.
Demonstrate working knowledge of department policies, procedures, and conduct.
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.