Police detective Jobs in Denver co

Position Purpose

• Please note : This position does require candidates to have an Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 2 years of demonstrated successful work experience as a law enforcement officer in Colorado by date of hire (P.O.S.T. Certification required). Also, if you have participated in a testing process with the City of Arvada Police Department but not selected, you must wait six (6) months to reapply unless your status has changed to Colorado certified or lateral candidate.

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Candidates hired that have a Bachelor's Degree will receive a 1.5% education premium.

Salary Range for 2024 Police Office.

Step 1 annual salary : $83,283

Step 2 annual salary : $89,231

Step 3 annual salary : $95,796

Step 4 annual salary : $102,742

Step 5 annual salary : $110,190

Responsible for the enforcement of all local, state and federal laws. Responds to requests for service on criminal and non-criminal related activity. Provides for the safety and protection of the community through emergency services, community engagement, and problem solving. Exists to provide service for the protection and well-being of human life and the community as well as provides a safe and quality environment for the community served.

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs all duties related to traffic enforcement including traffic law enforcement, traffic accident investigation, traffic direction and neighborhood traffic control.

Enforces all municipal, state and federal laws requiring police intervention to include summons, arrest, transports, booking, incarcerations, interviews and follow-up.

Provides ongoing patrol for all areas of the City.

Provides emergency response to all calls for service requiring immediate law enforcement intervention. Provides full service police response on all criminal and non-criminal related activity, including timely response where a request for a police officer has been entered, immediate supervision where appropriate and comprehensive community problem solving.

Documents all calls for service requiring reports or other written documentation and instruments to be recorded.

Performs follow-up investigations on criminal reports taken in the field, prepares case filing for presentation to district attorney's office.

Administers first aid with or without the assistance of other emergency personnel.

Participates in special events as assigned.

Operates an emergency motor vehicle in both normal and emergency situations.

Utilizes both stationary and mobile data computer terminals and all corresponding applications for preparation of reports, inter-office correspondence, training memoranda, information exchanges and all other forms of communication indicative of this venue.

Collects, preserves, packages, and records evidence from crime scenes.

Maintains a high level of mental and physical fitness in order to maintain proficiency in firearms, self-defense tactics and all other areas requiring certifications.

Employs physical force (up to and including deadly force) to subdue and / or arrest fleeing, resistant, and hostile subjects.

Pursues fleeing subjects on foot. Climbs, crawls, or otherwise negotiates obstacles such as staircases, ladders, fences, window openings, attics, crawl spaces, and areas of gunfire.

Drags, pulls, or moves persons to allow first aid, affect rescue or overcome resistance.

Provides court testimony and case preparation for all cases including traffic, criminal or civil, requiring the officer's presence or the officer's reports in municipal, state or federal court.

Demonstrate high levels of ethics and integrity.

Initiates activity in the form of traffic stops, suspicious person contacts, building checks, and interaction with the various elements of the community.

Attends training in extensive legal updates, officer safety and other police procedures and maintains certifications in all necessary areas.

Demonstrates a respectful attitude towards customers and coworkers that promotes teamwork, open communication, and effective customer service.

Acts with the customer in mind, responds to requests promptly and provides effective services or solutions for customers.

Exercises appropriate level of initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the City of Arvada and surroundings.

Quick decision making skills

Proficient ability to utilize firearms and self defense tactics.

Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a closed environment.

Ability to work with individuals in stressful situations.

Ability to apply and utilize laws, resources, equipment and other personnel in all areas of responsibility.

Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions under extreme conditions.

Ability to develop meaningful community engagement promoting the interaction of the police with the community for the purposes of ensuring community safety, problem solving, protection of life and property and quality of life issues.

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS :

Special Assignment Addendum to Police Officer Job Description

See attachment

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY :

Receives general supervision under the direction of the Sergeant. Plans daily work activities and prioritizes tasks. Defined procedures cover most duties including, but not limited to, Colorado Revised Statutes, Arvada Police Rules & Procedures Manual, Bureau Guideline Manuals, Arvada Municipal Code, and Model Traffic Code. Generally expected to deal with different and specialized situations in job.

Financial Accountability :

No financial responsibility.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

No supervisory responsibility. Exception : Police Officers who are Field Training Officers may directly supervise recruit officers during the course of field training. Makes recommendations for training and performance evaluations.

Qualifications - Working Environment / Minimum Qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

The work environment / physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Work is primarily performed in a vehicle with exposure to adverse weather conditions. Also includes exposure to; biohazards, combative subjects, possible hostile gunfire, schedule (shift work, on-call duty), traffic hazards, noise from overhead sirens and firearms training, and stress from psychological trauma. Physical hardship from equipment weight on body and spending large amounts of time in a vehicle. Constant speaking, hearing and listening, and use of hands. Frequent standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and crawling. Close focus on details at a close distance. Visual acuity to operate machinery or perform tasks at arm length. Visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle. Visual acuity to make general observations or inspections. Exposure to classroom environment, firearms range, driving, physical agility for self-defense and arrest control, and exposure to adverse weather conditions. Physical confrontation, first aid, moving equipment. This position requires moderate physical work lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasional fire and smoke investigations.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) :

Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 2 years of demonstrated successful work experience as a law enforcement officer in Colorado by date of hire (P.O.S.T. Certification required). A valid Colorado Driver's License required. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, ability to obtain and maintain certifications and proficiency in all job related required areas such as intoxilyzer and PPCT, proficiency in firearms and self defense tactics, and good health and fitness levels,

Preferred Qualifications : Experience with local jurisdictions in Jefferson or Adams County and / or the Denver / Boulder metro region is preferred

Vision Mission Values

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity

The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his / her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

Vision : We Dream Big and Deliver

Mission : We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values :

Innovation : We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.

Passion : We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.

Opportunity : We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

City of Arvada Police Department

THE MISSION

We, the members of the Arvada Police Department, pledge

RESPECT

For the law, our community, and one another

DEDICATION

To service and professionalism

RESPONSIBILITY

For public safety and ethical conduct

WE WILL ALWAYS STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.