Civilian Accident Investigator

Application :
Open: 1/9/2026 Close: 1/30/2026

Interviews - Week of 2/23/2026

Polygraph/Background investigation/Psychological Evaluation:
March/April

Drug Screen:
Prior to start date

Position Purpose

Specializes in traffic accident investigation and prevention by responding to a variety of motor vehicle related situations along with active traffic collision scenes to investigate the cause and the enforce municipal ordinances and laws related to motor vehicles.

Essential Job Functions

• Enforces all city ordinances and regulations pertaining to the parking of vehicles on public and private property. Issues appropriate warnings and citations to violators.
• Responds to a variety of traffic collisions, independently and with police officers, to conduct a thorough investigation, evidence collection and analysis, and prepare written reports, forms and diagrams documenting the entirety of the accident investigation both manually and electronically.
• Responds to traffic collisions of all kinds including hit and run, and those that involve injuries and fatalities.
• Provides traffic support at special events, accident scenes, or other events that requires traffic direction.
• Retains organizational chain of custody paperwork for electronic filing submission.
• Serves summons, subpoenas, and notices.
• Aids police officers, city staff, district attorney’s officers, other police departments and other government agencies with traffic related issues.
• Assists in preparation of material developed in investigations for presentation in court, testifies in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police department.
• Provides education to the community and others regarding traffic enforcement and accident prevention.
• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of State of Colorado and City traffic laws.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of investigative resources and computer databases such as CCIC, NCIC, DMV, Colorado Secretary of State, Homeland Security, State and County Court Databases, Social Security Administration, police databases and open-source information.
• Requires a strong knowledge and experience base with public contact work, investigative procedures, and law enforcement.
• Requires the proficient skill and ability to use office computer software, tools and equipment including word processing and publishing software, Records Management Systems, computer scanners, facsimile machines, and printers.
• Requires a command of the English language and proper grammar and the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Requires strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to write detailed, concise, and accurate reports, memos, and letters.
• Ability to prepare narrative reports explaining investigative activity and findings and justifying prosecution of a case.
• Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays and/or on-call hours.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications and proficiency in all job-related required areas including CPR, Precision Driving and NCIC/CCIC Computer
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred

• Experience in training, or coursework related to traffic accident investigation and parking enforcement.

License & Certification

• First Aid/CPR/AED
• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.

Education Degree

• Associate's Degree

Education Required

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Work Experience Related

• Three (3) years of experience in public sector, investigative, law enforcement or related field.

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successfully pass a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and an extensive background check.