Police Officer - Certified/Police Officer/Senior Police Officer - Lateral

Salary : $77,646.40 - $115,024.00 Annually

Location : Westminster, CO

Job Type : Full-time Benefited, 40 hours / week (1.0 FTE)

Job Number : 25-00053

Department : Police

Division : 25 PD - Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Police Officer- Certified, is a safety-sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated specialized area or on an assigned shift. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire, in order to be considered for this position.

2025 Certified Police Officer Hiring Pay Scale :

Post certified, less than two years Patrol experience $77,647 per year

The Police Officer / Senior Police Officer is a safety-sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated specialized area or on an assigned shift.This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates for this position must have at least two years full-time Law Enforcement Patrol experience as a POST Certified Police Officer (Local, Municipal, Sheriff, State Patrol or Police) within the last three (3) years.

2025 Police Officer / Senior Police Officer - Lateral Hiring Pay Scale :

Two (2) or more years of experience : $89,149 per year

Three (3) or more years of experience : $97,781 per year

Four (4) or more years of experience : $103,522 per year

Five (5) or more years of experience : $115,024 per year

Westminster is offering a $10,000 Hiring Bonus for ALL Newly Hired Police Officers including Trainees, Certified, and Lateral Officers : ALL Police Officer hires -Trainees, Certified and Lateral Officers will receive $5,000 upon successful completion of field training and $5,000 upon successful completion of their one-year probationary period.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee's level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES / GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission : The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Police Department, which is "To Provide Law Enforcement Excellence in Community Safety and Service through Vigorous Policing, Professionalism, Leadership and Innovation." The Department is responsible for enforcement of State Laws and Westminster Municipal Ordinances pertaining to criminal and traffic issues and to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the State of Colorado, and the Charter of the City of Westminster. The Department is primarily focused on public safety, maintaining peace and order, prevention of crime, and the apprehension of criminals.

Every employee is accountable to :

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority

Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback

Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision

Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner

Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior

Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner

Support / promote change; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate

Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization

Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered

Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives

Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to :

Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development

Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks

Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions

Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently

Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications

Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance

Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to :

Physical Abilities

Restrain and arrest suspects

Demonstrate proficient use of weapons

Demonstrate proficiency with the operation of a two-way radio

Ability to accurately enter data into a software system with 25 wpm speed

Demonstrate application of safe driving procedures

Perform a wide variety of physical activities due to the nature of the job

Personal Skills

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including assertiveness, emotional self-control, adaptability, initiative, dependability, integrity, teamwork skills, and sound problem-solving techniques

Demonstrate the ability to comply with laws, rules and regulations

Appropriately accept advice and constructive criticism

Demonstrate knowledge of human nature as it applies to human behavior

Demonstrate ability to learn the local area and to locate most addresses

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks

Must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations.

1. Responsible for effective incident evaluation, including

Obtaining appropriate information at the scene

Accurately evaluating information

Determining priority of actions at the scene and whether it is a criminal or civil matter

Collecting, identifying, and preserving evidence and personal property

Gathering information through interview and interrogation techniques, and making legal admonishments

2. Responsible to arrest, detain, search, and preserve safety, including

Making arrests

Restraining and subduing suspects when necessary

Using reasonable amount of force necessary for physical arrests

Legally searching people and property

Applying appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangerous situations

Maintaining a safe position when dealing with suspects

Maintaining an awareness of own location and location of other officers and personnel

3. Responsible to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, while providing appropriate public service and interaction, including

Maintaining appropriate courtesy while with the public

Providing assistance and appropriate referrals

Advising victims, complainants, violators, parents, etc.

Mediating disputes

Controlling crowds

Presenting a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance and demeanor

Preparing effective written reports, memos, citations, activity logs, etc.

Demonstrating effective oral communication skills with the public, other members of the department

Demonstrating effective communication via the police radio and other portable devices

4. Responsible for patrolling, including

Observing conditions and initiating appropriate action to potential hazards and suspicious or criminal activity

Responding to and handling a variety of calls for services

Enforcing laws and ordinances, as well as monitoring and enforcing vehicle codes

5. Must be able to safely and proficiently use required vehicles and equipment, including

Inspecting patrol vehicle

Inspecting all equipment

Safely operating vehicle under routine and emergency conditions

Using required weapons under training and emergency conditions

6. Must be able to effectively use legal and department knowledge, including

Testifying in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police department

Assisting in courtroom security

Serving summonses, subpoenas, notices, orders, and warrants of arrest

Demonstrating working knowledge of department policies, regulations and procedures

Maintaining current knowledge of accepted police procedures and conduct

Keeping current on laws and relevant legal opinions

Participating in all required training

Adhering to an exemplary code of conduct while on or off duty in dealing with other department members as well as the City and public

Functioning effectively within the prescribed chain of command

7. Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job; other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS / PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications

Required :

Graduation from high school or GED

Graduation from a certified Police Academy

Colorado POST Certified or Provisionally Colorado POST Certified at the time of hire ( Certified )

At least two years full-time Law Enforcement Patrol experience as a POST Certified Police Officer (Local, Municipal, Sheriff, State Patrol or Police) within the last 3 years ( Police Officer / Senior Police Officer )

No felony convictions

Valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record

Preferred :

Minimum of two years of college level training in police science, criminal justice or a related field

Law enforcement experience at the municipal level

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered

Physical Requirements

Work is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for :

Constant carrying of thirty (30) pounds around waist for up to ten hours, or the duration of a shift in standing and seated positions

Frequent sitting in a patrol vehicle covering a designated area; occasional sitting at a desk to perform office functions and report writing; frequent standing, walking and running while chasing subjects or suspects on all types of terrain in all weather conditions

Occasional awkward movements such as resisted twisting, bending, or lifting; occasional kneeling, climbing and balancing on fences and stairs

Frequent firm grasping and occasional light grasping, pinching, and fine motor skills to be able to handle a weapon, evidence, and resistive detainees

Constant near acuity and depth perception to accurately discharge a weapon and view vehicle or personal characteristics for reports or descriptions are required, as is the ability to consistently hear and communicate via phone and two-way radio systems

Frequent lifting of up to sixty (60) pounds from ground level to waist and twenty (20) pounds from ground level to overhead to move equipment and material to and from police vehicles; occasional push / pull of up to 200 pounds or more to clear stalled vehicles from traffic or clear other hazards

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is constantly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and all weather conditions. Work is performed year-round with occasional exposure to wet / humid conditions, loud noise, heavy traffic, and all types of hazardous situations, including threatening people, communicable diseases, hazardous materials, chemicals, etc. Due to the nature of position, periods of high activity and stress in emergency situations will exist, often after extended periods of sedentary activity, under demanding conditions, along with the handling of dangerous or hostile individuals.

Required Materials and Equipment

Vehicles, firearms, tasers, restraint devices, two-way radio, electronic devices, safety equipment, officer equipment, emergency first aid equipment, camera, speed measuring devices, breath-alcohol measuring devices and other equipment related to law enforcement; computer terminals, keyboard, printer, telephone, fax machine, photocopy machine, and other standard pieces of office equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to pass the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check due to access to sensitive areas

Additional testing may be required

Pre-employment drug screen

Pre-employment physical

Must be legally entitled to work in the United States and provide required documentation

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including :

Flexible Spending

Pension / Retirement

Term Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Survivor Benefits

Wellness Program

Career Development Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

For a more detailed overview of our Police Sworn Employee benefit package :

The age requirement for this position is 21 years of age. Do you meet the age requirement for this position?

Do you have a current Police Officer Standards Training (POST) certificate from a certified Police Academy?

If you answered no to having a current Police Officer Standards Training (POST) certificate, but are currently attending an academy, provide academy name and anticipated date of graduation. If you answered yes, or are not currently attending an academy, please respond with N / A.

If you answered yes to having a current Police Officer Standards Training (POST) certificate from a certified Police Academy, please give date of issue and date of expiration. If you answered no, please respond with N / A.

Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time POST Certified Police Patrol experience within the last three (3) years?

Please indicate the number of years and months of prior police patrol experience you have. If none, please respond with N / A.

Please indicate the number of years and months of prior military police experience you have. If none, please respond with N / A.

Do you have a current valid driver's license and safe driving record?

Since the age of 18, have you ever been arrested for DUI, DWAI, or DUID?

If you answered yes to having been arrested for DUI, DWAI, or DUID, please describe (date, location, disposition), if you answered no, please respond with N / A.

Have you used marijuana in the last one (1) year?

Have you used any illegal drugs (Ecstasy, Cocaine, etc.) within the last five (5) years?

Why are you interested in working for the City of Westminster as a Police Officer?

If you move forward in the recruitment for Police Officer - Certified / Police Officer / Senior Police Officer - Lateral you will go through an extensive background. Are there any concerns with your background, (i.e. criminal history, work history, substance use, driving history, etc.) If yes, please explain, if no, respond with N / A.

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Salary : $77,646 - $115,024