3 Police Sergeant -INTERNAL ONLY Jobs in Center, CO
City of Commerce City is Hiring a Police Sergeant -INTERNAL ONLY Near Center, CO
General Statement of Position:
The successful applicant will be expected to fill this position based on the department's needs as soon as possible. Upon completing the necessary training and mentoring, the applicant will be expected to lead the department as a police sergeant. This applicant will be assigned to the work schedule for the Division or Unit they will be assigned within the Police Department that best fits the department's needs.
Application Process:
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for this position and are interested in participating in the selection process shall submit a City Application through the GovernmenJobs.com listing and attach a Memorandum of Interest and resume, along with their two (2) most recent performance evaluations by no later thanJuly 19th, 2024, at 1700 hours
The Memorandum of Interest shall be addressed to the Chief of Police and outline the applicant's interest in the position: any related experience and affirm that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements.
Members of the Commerce City Police Department who fail to submit the documents required before the closing date and time shall be considered to have waived their opportunity to participate. Any questions should be directed to Commander Talon Darling, Administrative Commander.
Selection:
1. The Department's Administrative Commander and staff will review the applicant's Memorandum of Interest, resume, two (2) previous performance
evaluations, and a review of each applicant's Professional Standards and Human Resources disciplinary history.
2. The applicants who meet the minimum requirements shall be selected to participate in a written testing process. This written testing process will consist of multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions to assess the necessary knowledge and cognitive understanding of the role of a police sergeant.
3. Only the top-scoring applicants with a 70% or higher score on the written test will advance to the assessment center. This assessment center will be comprised of a battery of exercises that test the applicant's skills, knowledge, and ability for the position of a police sergeant. (Requires concurrence from Chief of Police)
4. Successful applicants who receive a combined score of 70% or higher from the written and assessment center process will be eligible to Interview with the Chief of Police for selection review. (Requires concurrence from Chief of Police)
By consensus, the assessors will evaluate the applicant's success in all aspects of the assessment center. The contracted vendor will calculate the final scoring for the written test and assessment center and provide the Chief of Police with the ranked order of all successful applicants.
Successful completion of the written test and the assessment center does not guarantee that the applicant will be promoted, an eligibility list will be created, or the applicant will be placed on an eligibility list (non-ranked). Neither the number of vacant positions nor the number of applicants for those vacancies shall impact the number of appointments or the creation or maintenance of an eligibility list. The written test and assessment center are only two parts of our department's more comprehensive selection and appointment philosophy.
The list of applicants that achieve the minimum passing score provided by the vendor for this selection process may be Interviewed by Chief Guadnola. This interview will determine each applicant's suitability and fit for the position of Police Sergeant The applicants will be asked a set of questions relative to their candidacy. This Interview will not be scored but will evaluate the applicant's previous performance, appropriateness, and alignment with departmental needs for the sergeant role. The Chief will make a final selection from that group. Candidates not selected may be placed on an eligibility list If deemed appropriate.
SELECTION SCHEDULE TIMELINES
Posting Date: June 28th, 2024
Closing Date: July 19th, 2024
Application Review: After July 19th, 2024
Written Test: July 29th, 2024
Test Question Protest/Appeal: July 30th, 2024
Test Results Notification: by August 1, 2024
Assessment Center Orientation: TBD
Assessment Center: August 21st, 2024
Chief Posts Results of overall Scores from Written and Assessment Center: TBD
Chief Interview with Successful Applicants: TBD
Effective Date: TBD
TESTING:
Southwest Leadership Resources, LLC Is a professional consulting company focused on Identifying the future leaders of our organization. They specialize in promotional assessment centers, recruitment, and selection processes. The Commerce City Police Department has contracted with Southwest Leadership Resources, LLC, to assist in developing and administering this examination.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS:
The maximum point values for the written examination and assessment center are as follows:
• Written Test 50.0 points
• Assessment Center 50.0 point
• The maximum possible total score Is 100 points
Southwest Leadership Resources, LLC will provide an orientation session for applicants who advance to the assessment center the day before the assessment center starts. All applicants that advance to the assessment center are encouraged to attend this orientation.
Candidates will not be permitted to enter the testing room once the test has begun. Candidates will also not be allowed to enter the assessment center exercise rooms late. Failure to report on time to scheduled exercises will result lo removal from the selection process
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Of MILITARY LEAVE:
Examination procedures and/or regulations have been instituted to ensure compliance with the non-discrimination provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994.
Opportunity for late registration and delayed participation in this promotional examination process will be provided Individually for those eligible to register and participate in the general administration of the examination components noted herein but who cannot do so based on Military Leave status. Additional examination procedures and/or regulations have been Implemented to maintain the confidentiality and Integrity of the examination process
throughout any extended examination administration period. Reasonable accommodation will be made for any candidate absent from duty and unable to register due to Military Leave. Any requests for other specific accommodations are to be made in writing. Candidates can obtain further Information about seeking and receiving reasonable accommodation
based on a Military Leave status by contacting Commander Talon Darling.
Dress:
Candidates may wear their class A uniform or business attire to the Assessment Center. If a candidate elects to wear their uniform, the only Insignia permitted are badge and service stripes: all pins, medals, nameplates, and other Insignia, shall be removed.
All necessary materials and supplies will be provided, such as paper, pens, reference materials, etc. Applicants will not be permitted to bring any Items into the Assessment Center, Including previously prepared material.
REQUIRED READING TESTING:
The written test will be developed using the following study materials at the time of posting- the current FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement, City Policy, and Police Department Policy, and the below textbooks.
Textbooks
- The Way of the Shepherd
- How to Influence People: Make a Difference in Your World
2024/ 2025 CBA for City of Commerce & Lodge 19
City of Commerce City Employee Policies
II. Employee Assessment and Evaluation:
2.1 Probationary Status
2.2 Performance Evaluations
2.3 Promotions and Transfers
V. Leave:
5.1 Holidays and Holiday Time
5.2 General Leave
5.3 Family and Medical Leave
5.4 Injury Leave
5.5 Short-Term Disability
5.6 Bereavement Leave
5.7 Military Leave
5.8 Jury Duty
5.9 Voting
5.10 Domestic Violence Leave
5.11Parental Leave for Academic Activities
VI. Workplace Policies and Procedures:
6.1 Work Hours and Attendance
6.2 Dress and Appearance
6.3 Conduct and Performance
6.4 Harassment
6.5 Workplace Violence
6.6 Restrictions on Political Activity
6.7 Tobacco Smoking
6.8 Solicitations
6.9 Vehicle Operations
6.10 Use of City Property
6.11 Reporting Criminal Charges
6.12Alternative Job Assignments
6.13 Safety
6.14 Drug and Alcohol Policy - General
6.15 Drug and Alcohol Policy – CDL Positions
6.16 Non-Public Information
6.17 Problem-Solving Policy
6.18 Employment and Supervision of Family Members
6.19 Travel Expenses
6.20 Conflicts of Interest
6.21 Outside Employment
6.22 Emergency and Weather Closure of City Operations
6.23 Family in the Workplace
6.24 Social Media
VII. Discipline, Separations, and Reinstatements:
7.0 Investigatory Interviews
7.1 Disciplinary Actions
7.2 Hearing Procedures for Serious Discipline
7.3 Voluntary Separation from Employment
7.4 Involuntary Separation from Employment
7.5 Reinstatement
Commerce City Police Department Policies (at the time of posting):
Available from the Department via Lexipol.com
Chief’s Preface
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
Mission Statement
General Operations: 300-349
300-Use of Force
301-Use of Force Review
302-Handcuffing and Restraints
303-Control Devices and Techniques
304-Conducted Energy Device
305-Officer Involved Shootings and Deaths
306-Firearms
307-Vehicle Pursuits
308-Officer Response to Calls
310-Adult Abuse
311-Domestic Violence
312-Search and Seizure
313-Temporary Custody of Juveniles
314-Bias Motivated Crimes
315-Media Relations
316-Discriminatory Harassment
317-Child Abuse
318-Missing Persons
319-Public Alerts
320-Victim and Witness Assistance
321-Standards of conduct
322-Information Technology Use
323-Biological Samples
324-Report Preparation
325-Subpoenas and Court Appearances
327-Outside Agency Assistance
328-Registered Offender Information
329-Major Incident Notification
330-Death Investigation
331-Identity Theft
332-Private Persons Arrests
333-Limited English Proficiency Services
334-Communications with Persons with Disabilities
335-Pupil Arrest Reporting
336-Chaplins
337-Public Safety Video Surveillance System
338-Child and Dependent Adult Safety
339-Service Animals
340-Volunteers
341-Off Duty Law Enforcement Actions
42-Department Use of Social Media
343-Community Relations
344-Portable Fingerprint Scanner
346-Pepperball Launching System
347-Descalation
348-Facial Recognition
349-Extreme Risk Protection
Patrol Operations: 400-434
400-Patrol Function
401-Bias Based Policing
402-Shift Briefing
403-Crime and Disaster Scene Integrity
404-Special Services Unit
405-Ride Along
406-Hazardous Material Response
407-Hostage and Barricade Incidents
408-Aircraft Accidents
409-Response to Bomb Calls
410-Civil Commitments
411-Summons Releases
412-Foreign Diplomatic and Consular Representatives
413-Shift Supervisor
414-Mobile Digital Computer Use
415-Rapid Response Deployment
416-Bicycle Patrol Unit
417-Immigration Violations
418-Emergency Utility Service
420-Automated License Plate Readers (AlPR)
421-Field Training Officer Program
422-Obtaining Air Support Assistance
423-Contacts and Temporary Detentions
424-Criminal Organizations
425-Portable Audio/Video Recorders
426-Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity
427-Medical Marijuana
428-Foot Pursuits
429-Homeless Persons
430-Suspicious Activity Reporting
431-Crisis Intervention Incidents
432- First Amendment Assemblies
433-Civil Disputes
434-Medical Aid Response
Traffic Operations: 500-506
500-Traffic Function and Responsibility
501-Traffic Accident Response and Reporting
502-Vehicle Towing and Release Policy
503-Abandon Vehicle Violations
504-Impaired Driving
505-Traffic Citations
506-Disabled Vehicles
Investigation Operations: 600-610
600-Investigation and Prosecution
601-Asset Forfeiture
602-Sexual Assault Investigations
603-Informants
604-Eyewitness Identification
605-Brady Material Disclosure
606-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations
607-Warrant Service
608-Operations Planning and De-confliction
609-Complaint Withdrawal
610-You Have Options Program
Equipment: 700-706
701-Personal Communication Devices
702-Vehicle Maintenance
703-Vehicle Use
704-Cash Handling Security and Management
705-Personal Protective Equipment
706-Utility Terrain Vehicles
Support Services:800-807
800-Crime Analysis
801-ADCOM
803-Property and Evidence
804-Animal Control
805-Records Maintenance and Release
806-Protected Information
807-Crime Prevention
Custody: 900-903
900- Temporary Custody of Adults
901- Custodial Searches
902-Prison Rape Elimination
903 Transporting Detainees
Personnel: 1000-1037
1000-Recruitment and Selection
1001-Evaluation of Employees
1002-Promotional and Transfer Policy
1003-Anti Retaliation
1004-Grievance Procedure
1005-Reporting of Employee Convictions
1006-Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace
1007-Call Off From Duty
1008-Communicable Diseases
1009-Smoking and Tobacco Use
1010-Personnel Complaints
1011-Seat Belts
1012-Body Armor
1013-Personnel Records
1014-Request for Change of Assignment
1015-Police Cadets and Explorers
1016-Commendations and Awards
1017-Fitness for Duty
1018-Meal Periods and Breaks
1019-Lactation Break Policy
1020-Payroll Records
1021-Overtime Compensation Requests
1022-Outside Employment
1023-Occupational Disease and Work-Related Injury and Death Reporting
1024-Personal Appearance Standards
1025-Police Uniform Regulations
1026-Nepotism and Employment Conflicts
1027-Department Badges
1028-Temporary Modified-Duty Assignments
1029-Performance History Audits
1030-Employee Speech, Expression, and Social Networking
1032-Illness and Injury Prevention
1033-Line of Duty Deaths
1034-Department Seniority
1035-Employee Information Change
1036-Department Separation
1037-Peer Support Team
- Patrols the City and provides direct supervision to Police Officers in the field; enforces federal, state and local felony and misdemeanor laws
- Interprets and applies City and department policies, procedures, regulations and City ordinances
- Attends shift meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required to remain knowledgeable of operations, supervisory and management practices
- Provides direction to subordinates and makes administrative and technical decisions using independent judgment in a wide array of circumstances from routine tasks to emergency and extremely critical situations
- Assigns and evaluates criminal investigation cases
- Maintains law enforcement weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition
- Manages the performance level of assigned employees and team
- Investigates complaints made against officers, interviews complainant, and recommends corrective or disciplinary actions
- Evaluates the effectiveness of personnel and operating procedures
- Analyzes problems that arise in the assigned areas of responsibility and recommends solutions
- Inspects weapons, vehicles and equipment for proper condition and compliance with departmental policies and standards; maintains assigned equipment
- Assists in development and implementation of policies and procedures
- Answers questions and provides information to the general public; makes referrals to agencies or other staff who can provide further assistance
- Supports and participates in community-oriented policing programs and activities to develop and maintain relationships with the community
- Investigates complaints, identifies sensitive issues, immediately alerts the Lieutenant to issues requiring escalation, and implements approved solutions
- Mediates issues and resolves conflicts between employees and among community members
- Reacts quickly and calmly in dangerous and emergency situations
- Keeps supervisors informed of operational or personnel problems encountered
- Testifies in court as required
- Develops and maintains effective communication and relationships with other departments, Judges, District Attorney, police officials, and all agencies involved in the activities of the job
- Documents the work of officers in monthly logs
- Prepares incident reports
- Conducts shift briefings: calls roll; inspects Police Officers for appearance, readiness and preparation for duty; briefs employees on special tasks or assignments; coordinates or provides staff training
- All employees must model and demonstrate the City Values at all times during the course of employment; to include Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect and Excellence.
- Must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (A moratorium has been placed on this eligibility requirement and is not applicable to this announcement).
- A minimum of three (3) consecutive successful years of experience working as a full-time Commerce City police officer; OR,
- One (1) successful year of experience working as a Commerce City police officer and three (3) years of consecutive experience working as a full-time police officer for a paid, full-service, local, county, or state law enforcement agency.
- Possess a valid Colorado Driver's license
- Be Colorado POST Certified
An applicant will be deemed ineligible If they are currently on a performance Improvement plan; or have received Major Discipline, as defined in the FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement, within 24 months preceding this notice's date. Major discipline Is calculated from the date the Investigation was initiated.
An Ideal applicant should have:
- A robust and self-initiated work ethic
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to multi-task
- The ability to work well with Internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to lead and understand the strengths of subordinates
- Strong knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to the specific responsibilities of the position
- Thorough knowledge of the layout of City roads and of the locations and characteristics of the various neighborhoods
- Solid knowledge of proper arrest procedures
- Knowledge of the FOP Labor Agreement
- Knowledge of law enforcement principles and the criminal justice system
- Knowledge of procedures for detecting, collecting and preserving evidence and fingerprints
- Knowledge of accident investigation procedures
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods of the department as they pertain to the Police Sergeant position
- Skill in the use of firearms, firearms maintenance, evasive action/driving skills, and the use of other modern police equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; human relations skills, and decision making/problem solving skills
- Skill in the operation of telecommunications and radio equipment
- Ability to lead and supervise assigned staff in the performance of their duties
- Ability to maintain control in various situations wherein danger is present
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in dangerous and emergency situations
- Ability to exercises independent judgment and discretion in the performance of routine and non-routine activities
- Ability to work in stressful, high-risk conditions
- Ability to perform duties necessary to promote the safety and welfare of the general public
- Driving: Drives a city or personal vehicle in the normal course of business
- Office Equipment: Daily use of computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, phone (desk and cell). Daily use of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel; mobile data terminal (MDT), radios, personal information systems, file maintenance programs
- Other Equipment: Must be able to wear/use personal protective equipment (PPE), firearms, restraint devices, handcuffs, batons, radar units, first aid equipment, crime scene technician kits, blood kits, drug test kits, two-way radios
- Physical Activities: High physical activity that may include walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying
- Lifting: Frequently lifts, carries, and exerts up to 88 pounds. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Vision and Hearing: Must have visual acuity to see and read paper and electronic documents. Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio, communicate conversation, respond to verbal inquires and provide verbal directives. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
- Exposure to Environmental Conditions: Will be exposed to heat, cold, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, smoke, wetness, humidity, dusts, disease, weapons, explosives, bodily fluids, intense light, electrical currents, or violence. Frequent contact with weapons, firearms, syringes, drugs; bloody materials and other biohazards; graphic photos and videos; odors; and chemicals
- Schedule: Position generally works a non-traditional work week. Will be required to be available for over-time, off duty and/or on-call duty
- Additional Working Conditions: Will be exposed to work settings that vary in convenience and comfort. Will be required to visit external, non-city work sites with the City having limited control over the work environment
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$48k-65k (estimate)
07/04/2024
07/19/2024
c3gov.com
COMMERCE CITY, CO
100 - 200
Private
$10M - $50M
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