Civilian Traffic Investigator

BROOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Are you dedicated to making a difference in your community? 

Are you passionate about traffic safety? 

The Broomfield Police Department is looking for a Traffic Investigator to respond to and investigate vehicle crashes.

Our Department Values:

Service

Compassion

Respect 

Integrity

Pride

Professionalism

Trust

Our selection process includes the following: 

Application review, phone screen, interview, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer, integrity interview, psychological suitability evaluation, background investigation, and physical/drug screen.  

General Description of Work:

The Civilian Traffic Investigator performs non-commissioned intermediate-level work in the field of traffic accident investigation, traffic accident prevention, and criminal and incident report writing. Patrols assigned areas of the City to enforce laws and ordinances related to parking of motor vehicles. Work includes investigating traffic accidents and parking complaints, testifying in court, demonstrating working knowledge of state law, municipal ordinances, codes, and legal procedures relating to the operation of vehicles. This position performs criminal reporting procedures, evaluating information, collecting logs, and maintaining a chain of custody for evidence. Work involves using appropriate oral and written communication to prepare reports, interact with City staff and the public, and respond to calls for service, maintain equipment, and inspect accident investigation vehicles. 

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties:

• Investigates traffic crashes and documents detailed accident reports.

• Issues citations for violations of traffic laws and parking ordinances. 

• Takes police reports in person and on the phone.

• Identifies potential items of evidentiary value and logs them appropriately, maintaining chain of custody. 

• Effectively uses legal and department knowledge to decipher laws, codes, and legal procedures

• Testify in civil and criminal court, serve summonses, subpoenas, and notices.

• Participate in community programs such as National Night Out, and Broomfield Days. 

• Demonstrate sound judgment, problem solving techniques, observation skills and ability to mediate disputes.

• Safely and proficiently uses required vehicles and equipment.

Education

• Graduation from high school or GED.

• Successful completion of Accident/Reconstruction Certification following hire.

Experience

2 years of experience in public sector, investigative, law enforcement or related field - required.

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however  education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

Necessary Applicant Traits:

• Working knowledge of ethical guidelines as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state or local laws, rules, and regulations.

• Working knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the City and County.

• Skill in understanding and professionally responding to customer needs.

• Skill in operating a motor vehicle.

• Skill in critical thinking.

• Ability to handle confidential information, exercise considerable initiative and sound judgment.

• Ability to anticipate and resolve problems.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

• Ability in mathematics, physics, and engineering.

• Ability to work on-call on a rotational basis.

Necessary Special Requirements:

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry, drug screen, CVSA/polygraph, medical/vision examination, psychological examination, and fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI. This position is required to drive a CCOB vehicle and a DMV check will be required.  

• Successful completion of Accident/Reconstruction Certifications within 2 years of hire.

• Successful completion of First Aid/CPR training within 6 months of hire.

• Cannot have been convicted of a felony or a disqualifying misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)

• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. 

• Occasionally works in high or precarious places and may be exposed to toxic or caustic fumes and vibration (while driving a motor vehicle). 

• May be exposed to varied safety hazards.  

• The noise level in the environment is moderately noisy. 

• Duties may include desk-related tasks in an office environment, patrolling in a vehicle, or assisting other personnel in the field.  

• Involves working a variety of schedules, including evenings and is subject to work beyond normal scheduled hours including emergency call in.  

• Schedule can be changed with little or no notice and mandatory overtime may be required with little or no advance notification.  

• Frequently required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  

• Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell, and reach with hands and arms. 

• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

• Physical demands are described as medium (exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.  

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Salary : $37 - $49