Police Officer (POST Certified)

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at time of application.
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) 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.
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

POST Certified

Responsibilities

Responsible for effective incident evaluation, including responding to calls for service, obtaining appropriate information at the scene, accurately evaluating information, determining priority of action at the scene and whether it is criminal or civil in matter, collecting, identifying, and preserving evidence and personal property, and gathering information through interview and interrogation techniques, and making legal admonishments when appropriate.
Responsible to arrest, detain, search, and preserve safety, including approaching and detaining subjects, making arrests, forcibly if necessary, this may require bending, twisting, sufficient physical strength, grasping, kneeling, lifting, occasional awkward movements and physical exertion, restraining and subduing suspects when necessary, using reasonable and the appropriate amount of force when necessary, legally searching people and property, applying appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangerous situations, and exercising 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.
Responsible to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, while providing appropriate public service and interaction, including using appropriate oral and written communication to provide law enforcement information and explanations, thoroughly preparing written reports and properly utilizing computers and other issued technical equipment, data resources to communicate effectively. This may require sitting, typing at a desk and in a vehicle, and viewing a computer screen for extended periods of time, demonstrating effective communication utilizing a two-way radio requiring the ability to talk and hear, and demonstrating effective oral communication with the public and members of the department in English.
Responsible for patrolling, including performing patrol activities in assigned area. This includes 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, observing conditions and initiating appropriate action to potential hazards and suspicious or criminal activity. This requires specific vision abilities including: close vision, distance vision, low light vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to drive at night, and enforcing laws and ordinances, as well as monitoring and enforcing traffic codes.
Must be able to effectively use legal and department knowledge, including demonstrating working knowledge of laws, codes, and legal procedures in all areas of law enforcement, testifying in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police department, serving summonses and arrest warrants, demonstrating working knowledge of department polices procedures and conduct, keeping current on laws and relevant legal opinions, participating in all required training, adhering to an exemplary law enforcement code of conduct while on or off duty, and functioning effectively within the prescribed chain of command.
Accountable for all duties of this job; other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.
Perform duties and tasks as assigned.
Collateral assignments/specialized assignments as described in the Loveland Police Department policies and procedures.