Senior Police Officer - Lateral

City of Westminster, CO•Westminster, CO

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About The Position

The Police Officer- Certified, is a safety-sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated specialized area or on an assigned shift. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire, in order to be considered for this position. The Police Officer/Senior Police Officer is a safety-sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated specialized area or on an assigned shift. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates for this position must have at least two years full-time Law Enforcement Patrol experience as a POST Certified Police Officer (Local, Municipal, Sheriff, State Patrol or Police) within the last three (3) years.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Graduation from high school or GED
Graduation from a certified Police Academy
Colorado POST Certified or Provisionally Colorado POST Certified at the time of hire (Certified)
At least two years full-time Law Enforcement Patrol experience as a POST Certified Police Officer (Local, Municipal, Sheriff, State Patrol or Police) within the last 3 years (Police Officer/Senior Police Officer)
No felony convictions
Valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record

Nice To Haves

Military training (veteran friendly)
Minimum of two years of college level training in police science, criminal justice or a related field
Law enforcement experience at the municipal level

Responsibilities

Responsible for effective incident evaluation, including
Responding to calls for service
Obtaining appropriate information at the scene
Accurately evaluating information
Determining priority of actions at the scene and whether it is a criminal or civil matter
Collecting, identifying, and preserving evidence and personal property
Gathering information through interview and interrogation techniques, and making legal admonishments
Responsible to arrest, detain, search, and preserve safety, including
Approaching and detaining suspects
Making arrests
Restraining and subduing suspects when necessary
Using reasonable amount of force necessary for physical arrests
Legally searching people and property
Applying appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangerous situations
Maintaining a safe position when dealing with suspects
Maintaining an awareness of own location and location of other officers and personnel
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
Maintaining appropriate courtesy while with the public
Providing assistance and appropriate referrals
Advising victims, complainants, violators, parents, etc.
Mediating disputes
Controlling crowds
Presenting a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance and demeanor
Preparing effective written reports, memos, citations, activity logs, etc.
Demonstrating effective oral communication skills with the public, other members of the department
Demonstrating effective communication via the police radio and other portable devices
Responsible for patrolling, including
Performing patrol activities in assigned area
Observing conditions and initiating appropriate action to potential hazards and suspicious or criminal activity
Responding to and handling a variety of calls for services
Enforcing laws and ordinances, as well as monitoring and enforcing vehicle codes
Must be able to safely and proficiently use required vehicles and equipment, including
Maintaining all equipment
Inspecting patrol vehicle
Inspecting all equipment
Safely operating vehicle under routine and emergency conditions
Using required weapons under training and emergency conditions
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
Assisting in courtroom security
Serving summonses, subpoenas, notices, orders, and warrants of arrest
Demonstrating working knowledge of department policies, regulations and procedures
Maintaining current knowledge of accepted police procedures and conduct
Keeping current on laws and relevant legal opinions
Participating in all required training
Adhering to an exemplary code of conduct while on or off duty in dealing with other department members as well as the City and public
Functioning effectively within the prescribed chain of command
Maintain regular and punctual attendance