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Description WE ENCOURAGE ALL APPLICANTS TO GO ON A RIDE ALONG PRIOR TO APPLYING/INTERVIEWING FOR THE POSITION. RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION. GENERAL PURPOSE: Responsible for assisting Police Department personnel with law enforcement related tasks that does not require the authority of a commissioned officer.
Hiring salary: $64,121.20 per year ($30.8275 per hour) To view additional police department specific benefits: Timeline: (PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE RECOMENDED FOR ANY IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS)- Posting will close: TBD
- Pre-interview questionnaire all due by TBD
- Oral board interview: TBD
- Executive Panel Interview: TBD
- Background investigation
- Polygraph
- Medical evaluation through Banner Health:
- Physical at Banner consists of: Loveland Police Physical Exam Questionnaire, Audiogram, Physical Exam, Titmus Vision Test, Vitals (Ht & Wt measurements), Step Test (see video link example) ; MALES ONLY: Chest(Full Inspiration)in., Chest(Forced Expiration)in., Abdominal, at Umbilicis in.
- Psychological evaluation
- Drug test
- TENATIVE Start Date:
Alternate dates for testing and interviews will not be available ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Community Service Officer is a uniformed civilian position within the Police Department.
- Assist commissioned officers with prisoner booking and processing.
- Transport non-violent prisoners to the Detention Center, Detoxification Center, and Municipal Court or to the Department of Child Services.
- Enforce laws and ordinances regarding abandoned vehicles.
- Enforce selected Municipal Codes with respect to police-related issues.
- Enforce municipal parking laws.
- Take complaints of minor crimes including cold theft, found and lost property reports, animal control etc.
- Complete paperwork necessary for treatment program registrations.
- Conduct minor accident investigations.
- Direct traffic during accident investigations, power outages, and infrastructure repairs.
- Complete required reports and forms related to all duties.
Other Duties - Perform group presentations to organizations and agencies in the Loveland area.
- Other related duties as required and assigned.
Education JOB QUALIFICATIONS: - High School Diploma or GED
- Successful completion of Department’s field training program for Community Service Officers prior to certification for solo patrol duties.
Experience: Law enforcement experience is preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities: Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Colorado driver's license. Reading and writing skills in the English language of sufficient level to accurately complete required reports, forms, and letters. Ability to work long and varied hours/shifts and adjust sleeping patterns. Vision quality allowing safe driving at night. Ability to sit for extended periods in an office environment. Must be able to drive a vehicle in a safe manner for extended periods of time. Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions from sub-freezing to hot, humid temperatures. Ability to exert sufficient physical force to protect self from combative subjects and assist in bringing them under control. Ability to successfully complete Department physical abilities test. Personal computer and typing skills sufficient to satisfactorily perform required operations.
Material and Equipment Directly Used: Motor vehicle, baton, mace, handcuffs, Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW), leg restraints, computer, police band radio, telephone (cellular and stationary), laptop computer and flashlight.
Working Environment/Physical Activities: Walking, standing, running, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, crawling, bending, climbing, feeling, talking, seeing (includes distinguishing color), hearing and conducting repetitive motions. Operating a motor vehicle, operation of mobile and portable radios, baton, mace, electronic control device, computer/typewriter keyboard, telephone, handcuffs, direct traffic and assist in the control of combative and intoxicated subjects. Extended periods of time with little rest or sleep. Extended period of time spent in vehicle sitting and driving. Extended periods of time spent sitting in office environment. Exposure to bodily fluids and hazardous materials.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. APPLICANTS WHO ARE UNSUCCESSFUL IN THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY APPLY FOR FUTURE OPENINGS.
The selection process will include pre-employment video format situational assessment and oral interviews. Employment offers will be conditional on an extensive criminal background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination, physical requirements assessment and drug screening. The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
Beginning on 8/1/2023, The City of Loveland will begin participating in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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