Patrol Commander

Position Objectives:

The City of Federal Heights is currently seeking a highly energetic Patrol Division Commander to command and administer the Patrol Division within the Federal Heights Police Department.

Although partially administrative in nature, we are seeking an energetic individual to work in a uniform capacity alongside patrol division personnel. The Patrol Division Commander will work as a partner and mentor primarily to Sergeants but include Corporals and Police Officers. This position is expected to spend approximately 70% of his or her time in a patrol function and the remainder of time assisting the Chief and Deputy Chief with complex management, oversight, policy, training, and other duties as assigned.

The Federal Heights Police Department includes the following divisions: Patrol; Investigations; Records; Stand-alone Dispatch Center; Evidence; Victim Advocates; Co-Responder/Homeless Coordinator; and Code Enforcement. Supervision is exercised over sworn officers and civilian staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Summary:

Incumbents are assigned and perform Patrol/Administrative supervision of all Police Officers. Ensures that all the laws of the United States, the State of Colorado, and the City of Federal Heights are equally and fairly enforced to all citizens. Ensures that all requests for service are acted upon without delay.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by position. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities. Position will be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the work activities of all assigned subordinates
• Participates in the selection of staff; plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the training activities of subordinate staff
• Establishes schedules and methods for areas of assignment
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives
• Supervises and if needed, personally conducts complete and detailed investigations of general and specialized crimes
• Coordinates and supervises multi-officer investigations
• Reviews completed work of all staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Supervises and participates in all shift duties and investigations including enforcing state and local laws, issuing citations, making arrests, providing first aid, transporting prisoners, gathering evidence, questioning witnesses/suspects, and apprehending suspects
• Participates in budget preparation and administration by preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, submitting justifications for needed equipment and materials, and monitoring and controlling expenditures
• Receives complaints/reports from citizens and employees alike and conducts administrative reviews when necessary
• Contacts and cooperates with other police agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders
• Work any post, assignment, or shift to support the 24-hour per day, 7-day-a-week operation. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays; and when the need arises, adjust their schedule to accomplish a mission or operational need
• Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Desired Work Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Police methods and procedures, patrol, traffic control, investigations, identification techniques, and equipment
• Interview and interrogation techniques
• Community policing methods and techniques
• Management and leadership principles
• Public relations principles
• Budget administration principles
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations regarding law enforcement

Skill in:

• Using computers and related software applications
• Using modern office equipment

Ability to:

• Monitor and evaluate employees
• Prioritize and assign work
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Analyze and develop policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Render credible testimony in a court of law
• Interpret a variety of instructions, both orally and written
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations and people accurately
• Use standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties
• Act quickly under pressure and make appropriate judgment
• Keep privileged information confidential
• Work effectively under stress
• Recognize problems, identify alternative solutions, and make appropriate recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with staff, governmental agencies, consultants, and the general public
• Apply critical thinking skills to resolve mathematical, technical, and analytical problems
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience as a sergeant or higher over a patrol law enforcement function or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Additional Qualifications:

• No felony convictions
• Must pass thorough background investigation including drug screen, voice stress analysis, psychological evaluation, review of driving record and pre-employment (post job offer) physical examination.
• Valid Colorado Drivers License and good driving record
• Successful applicants for all positions must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Police and Fire Department positions require additional pre-employment testing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical activities include frequent sitting, standing, walking, occasional running, kneeling, crouching/stooping/squatting, crawling, twisting upper body, climbing, lifting up to 80 pounds, agility, dragging or carrying up to 160 pounds, coordination, hearing, speaking, vision and manual dexterity.
• Work environment including working outdoors in cold and heat, noise, electrical hazards, chemicals, hazardous materials, explosive materials, weaponry, and mechanical hazards. Police personnel are exposed to various life-threatening hazards.
• Daily driving is required.

Disqualifiers:

The following is not an all inclusive list that may disqualify you from being a Federal Heights Police Lieutenant. Other standards may make you subject to disqualification.

• Conviction of a felony
• Conviction of any crime involving domestic violence
• Conviction of any alcohol, controlled substances, drugs or other illegal substance related driving offense within the past 5 years
• Arrest, conviction of, or deferred prosecution or deferred judgments for reckless driving within 5 years
• Release or discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions
• Any history of Brady violations
• No use of any illegal drug, on or off duty, while employed as a peace officer

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Benefits:

The City of Federal Heights provides the following benefits to employees: 11 holidays, vacation accruals for full-time employees are based on years of service from 6.67-13.33 hours per month. Full-time firefighters accrue vacation based on years of service from 12-18 hours per month. Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month of service to a maximum of 960 hours. Part-time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. Regular full-time employees, except for police officers and firefighters, are required to participate in the City’s 401(a) retirement plan. A voluntary 457 plan is also available to all regular employees. Police Officers and firefighters participate in a State-approved retirement plan, FPPA. The City of Federal Heights offers both short-term disability and long-term disability to its regular and part-time employees. Police officers and firefighters are eligible for long-term disability benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth by the State of Colorado’s Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA). The City of Federal Heights offers life insurance benefits to all full- and part-time employees. Part-time employees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for life insurance benefits. The City also offers a voluntary life insurance plan for employees to purchase additional life insurance. Regular and part-time employees are eligible for City of Federal Heights benefits the first of the month after their hire date. Part-time employees must work at least 30 hours per week to be eligible for pro-rated benefits. Medical benefits are offered through Colorado Employers Benefit Trust (CEBT), which is self-funded multiple employer trust that currently provides employee benefits for over 300 public entities, school districts, and colleges. The City of Federal Heights offers the choice of three medical plans through CEBT. Employees can choose from an EPO, PPO, or Kaiser HMO plan. Vision insurance is provided through VSP, and dental benefits are offered through Delta Dental.

More Information:

• hr@fedheights.org
• Mail or drop off to 2380 W. 90th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO 80260;
• Fax to 303-428-3298