Police Officer; POST Certified

Description

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. The primary duties include patrolling the City of Loveland, responding to calls for service, and preserving the safety and security of persons and property.

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• $93,695.75 per year
• $ per year after 12‑month probation period

• Front Line National Law Enforcement Exam
• Initial/Executive Oral Board Interviews
• Conditional Job Offer
• Background Investigation

[Expected length of selection process from application to hire is 3 to 6 months]

• 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)
• Must have satisfactorily completed a formal or informal field training program
• Transfers from detention, corrections, parole, and/or probation assignments do not qualify as lateral transfer officers.
• If you qualify as a lateral based on the above criteria, please apply for the Lateral Police Officer opportunity on /jobs

• Patrol the City of Loveland to detect and/or deter illegal activities, acting without direct supervision and exercising independent judgment in complex emergency situations.
• 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.
  • 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, requiring physical strength, grappling, and safe restraint.
  • Restraining and subduing suspects when necessary.
  • Using reasonable and appropriate amount of force when necessary.
  • Legally searching people and property.
  • Applying appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangerous situations.
  • Exercise independent judgment in determining when and to what extent force may be used.
  • Considering reasonable suspicion to detain or probable cause to search and arrest.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written, including:
  • Using appropriate oral and written communication to provide law enforcement information and explanations.
  • Preparing written reports and utilizing computers and other issued technical equipment.
  • Demonstrating effective communication utilizing a two‑way radio.
  • Demonstrating effective oral communication with the public and members of the department in English.
• Patrolling duties, including:
  • Performing patrol activities in assigned area.
  • Operating a motor vehicle for extended periods of time, during all hours, under all weather conditions.
  • Observing conditions and initiating appropriate action to potential hazards and suspicious or criminal activity.
  • Enforcing laws and ordinances, and monitoring traffic codes.
• Demonstrating working knowledge of laws, codes, and legal procedures; testifying in civil and criminal court; serving summonses and arrest warrants.
• Maintaining current knowledge of laws and department policies; participating in all required training; adhering to code of conduct; functioning within 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.

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of application.
• Must possess Colorado P.O.S.T. certification from an approved academy or provisional certificate by hire date.
• Minimum of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester credit hours or an Associate's…