What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (Trainee, Non-POST Certified Applicants) position at City of Northglenn, CO?
Nature of Work
Work is scheduled on a rotating shift basis (Days, Swings, and Graveyards), and includes holidays and overtime.
Salary $33.70/hour ($70,096/year), plus excellent benefits.
The City of Northglenn is committed to diversity, inclusivity and social equity both in the workplace and as part of a governmental organization that serves the Northglenn community. The City believes in the dignity of the individual and that each employee who is hired has the potential to make a unique contribution to the organization and the community.
While the members of the Northglenn Police Department come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of life and work experiences, they follow the same Vision, Mission and Values of the department.
Vision Statement
The Northglenn Police Department commits to providing exceptional police services that promote a safe and peaceful community.
Mission Statement
The members of the Northglenn Police Department are a dedicated team committed to protect life and property, reduce crime, and promote peaceful neighborhoods. We achieve this through strong community partnerships, collaborative problem-solving and ethical enforcement of the law.
Value Statement
The Four C's are the cornerstone of our core values
~Character ~ Courage ~ Commitment ~ Competence
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Officers on patrol perform a variety of essential activities and services that are both proactive and reactive in nature. Some of these include enforcing traffic and criminal laws, apprehending criminals, maintaining order, answering calls for service, conducting investigations and educating the public regarding public safety issues and crime prevention, prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities, apprehends criminals and testifies in court.
Work requires extensive contact with outside agencies and the general public.
Duties and Responsibilities
(Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential duties and responsibilities required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City Northglenn retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time). Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.
Ability to be sensitive to the feelings of others, exhibit empathy, be courteous and respectful; communicate effectively with persons of divergent cultural and educational backgrounds; project voice clearly and project self-confidence and trust (internally and externally). Ability to maintain composure and perform effectively in stressful situations; refrain from overreacting when subjected to physical or verbal abuse; manage conflict effectively.
Ability to analyze and handle situations quickly, firmly, objectively, tactfully, impartially and with respect for the rights of others, and to determine the appropriate course of action under diverse circumstances. Communicate with citizens to facilitate a proper public image.
Ability to resolve problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co- workers, supervisors and other law enforcement officials.
Ability to speak in a clear, understandable manner and comprehend various types of information.
Ability to operate an emergency vehicle during both the day and night, during routine and/or high speed operations; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits while exercising due care and caution and in exception to traffic control devices; in congested traffic and on road and environmental conditions such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and/or snow.
Ability to use of a departmentally approved weapon (right and left-handed) with accuracy and pass regular weaponry proficiency examinations; to point flashlight and shoot a weapon simultaneously; to operate communications equipment while simultaneously driving a motor vehicle, during routine and/or high-speed operations; and to use departmentally approved defensive weapons.
Load, unload, aim, and fire handguns, rifles, and other agency weaponry from a variety of body positions in situations that justify the use of deadly force while maintaining emotional control under extreme stress.
Perform tasks which require lifting, carrying, or dragging people or heavy objects while performing arrest, rescue, or general patrol functions.
Perform searches of persons which involve touching and feeling to detect potential weapons and contraband. Subdue resisting subjects using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics, maneuvers or approved non-lethal weapons. Use body force to gain entrance through barriers to search, seize, investigate, and/or rescue.
Ability to self-plan, assign and direct work.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to write clearly and concisely; use acceptable grammar, punctuation and spelling; write reports that are well organized, complete and accurate. Prepare investigative and other reports, , using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations. Ability to use a computer and software to process written work, including but not limited to, police reports, departmental memos and letters to citizens. Ability to written and obtain search and/or arrest warrants, as well as court orders.
Ability to detect suspicious or criminal activity. Ability to apply knowledge and reasoning to make prompt and effective decisions quickly in both routine and non-routine situations. Ability to testify under oath in courtroom proceedings regarding police actions. Ability to evaluate and select alternative courses of action and make sound decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to step up to an acting supervisory role if and when called upon.
Ability to perform any additional assignments that may arise to include community projects, overtime assignments, etc.
Perform law enforcement patrol functions while working rotating shifts and hours, days, weekends holidays, and unanticipated overtime.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Associates Degree and higher desired, however, not required.No previous experience is required for this position, however you must meet all federal and state requirements to be a peace officer through Colorado P.O.S.T. (Police Officer and Standards Training). You can go to https://www.colorado.gov/post/basic-certification to see the minimum requirements for P.O.S.T. and a list/description of anything thing that would be an automatic disqualifier from becoming P.O.S.T. certified. Upon hire you will be required to attend and successfully complete the Colorado P.O.S.T. academy and state certification test for continued employment.
Non-United States Citizens may apply but must meet all requirements of State and Federal law for employment in the United States, the State of Colorado, and the City of Northglenn. To see the requirements to obtain a Colorado P.O.S.T. certification as a Non-United States Citizen, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/post/non-united-states-citizens
Current academy graduates - If you have attended an approved Colorado Peace Officer academy and are Colorado P.O.S.T. certified, but have not been hired as a police officer, you may apply. If the academy you attended is not an approved Colorado Peace Officer academy, you will not be considered a P.O.S.T. certified officer. As such, you may apply but will be required to successfully complete a P.O.S.T. approved academy and state certification test as part of your hire conditions. To see a list of post-approved academies go to https://www.colorado.gov/post/colorado-post-approved-basic-academies.
Colorado Lateral Police Officers may apply but P.O.S.T. certification must be in good standing. Please be advised that we have a Lateral Police Officer hiring processes, so please visit our website for apply directly through the Lateral job posting.
Out of state Police Officers may apply and be hired under a provisional certification but must be able to obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. certification within 6 months from date of hire. For requirements of provisional certification go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/post/provisional-certification. Please be advised that we have a Lateral Police Officer hiring processes, so please visit our website for apply directly through the Lateral job posting.
Supplemental Information
REQUIRED APPLICANT TESTING
In order to become a Northglenn Police Officer, applicants must successfully pass each phase of testing which may include:
1. Physical Assessment & Written Exam - Obstacle Course dates TBD
3. Video Interview
4. Integrity Interview
5. Pre-employment Polygraph/CVSA
6. Pre-employment Psychological Examination
7. Background Investigation
8. Interview with Chief of Police or designee
9. Post-Job Offer Psychological Examination
10. Post-Job Offer Medical Examination
11. Post-Job Offer Drug Screen
RIDE ALONG INFORMATION: Applicants will be permitted to complete a ride along after successful completion of the Integrity Interview, CVSA and Psychological evaluation even if they do not currently live or work in Northglenn.
https://www.northglenn.org/Departments/Police/Safety/Ride Along Forms 2017.pdf (Download PDF reader)
If you have any questions regarding the hiring process feel free to contact Sergeant Mike DiGiovanni at 303.450.8954 / mdigiovanni@northglenn.org
Details of the City of Northglenn's benefits program can be viewed here (Download PDF reader).
The City of Northglenn provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance, AD&D & Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long Term Disability Benefits
Pension Plan
The City of Northglenn does not participate in Social Security. Instead, there is a defined contribution pension plan.
The City contributes 8% of salary for all regular full-time employees with less than five (5) years of service; 9% after 5 years of service and 10% after 10 or more years of service; employees contribute 12% of their salary.
Police Officer vesting schedule: 40% at 4 years of service; increases by 20% each year thereafter until fully vested at 7 years of service.
The City provides General Leave, which may be used for vacation, sick leave and personal emergencies. A first year officer accrues 240 hours of general leave annually. Holiday time is included in the General Leave hours accrual for shift employees. The City also provides 16 hours of personal leave each year for regular full-time employees.
The City of Northglenn provides a confidential counseling service through Mines and Associates. Employees and their family members are eligible for up to eight (8) counseling sessions per year/per incident.
The following are optional benefits, 100% employee funded:
- Vision Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Programs
- Aflac Accident & Critical Illness
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts Medical & Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Pre-Paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection Services
Salary : $70,096
