What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Police Detective position at RTD?
At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!
When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
RTD Employee Benefits:
https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits
(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)
Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed.The Transit Police Detective performs general and specific law enforcement and investigative functions within the Regional Transportation District. Manage criminal case loads and investigates crimes that have been reported to the department or discovered by police officers. Collaborates with police officers, crime scene investigators, evidence technicians, and witnesses to build a case for prosecutors to take before a jury. This position may rotate between a detective and a police officer role. This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to the rules and regulations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential:
- Actively engages and builds trusting relationships with community members, co-workers and colleagues; educates the community about the law and police practices.
- Demonstrates leadership within the community to implement problem-solving activities.
- Utilize independent judgment in dealing with routine, dangerous or unusual situations and exercises safe practices and procedures.
- Determines investigative techniques and case strategies; gathers, evaluates, and preserves evidence, analyzes the evidence, prepares spreadsheets and or summary charts on financial or voluminous data, prepares diagrams and demonstrative evidence, photograph crime scenes and determines the presence or absence of criminal activity, and makes effective arrests when necessary.
- Composes reports and field notes; prepares investigative reports with recommendations for future management of the case; participates in individual and staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned firearms and other department issued equipment.
- Prepares affidavits for arrest warrant, search warrants, and subpoenas, serves parties involved in legal action, and may prepare interrogatories, production requests, and responds to civil litigations. Deliver testimony in a Grand Jury and/or court and acts as an advisory witness.
- Maintains knowledge of local ordinances and state laws, rules of evidence for criminal cases, crime prevention techniques, current investigation techniques, traffic control techniques, and care and custody of persons and property.
Other:
Duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma, a General Education Development (GED) or a high school equivalency certificate. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, preferred.
- Twenty-one years of age.
- Possess a valid Colorado driver's license OR are eligible to obtain a Colorado driver's license upon hire.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Understanding of how forensic testing works and how to gather evidence.
- Excellent reflexes and the ability to make quick decisions when needed.
- Understanding of local and provincial courtroom procedures and law enforcement regulations.
- Colorado P.O.S.T. Certified or eligible for Colorado P.O.S.T. certification.
- A United States Citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for United States Citizenship.
- Currently employed by a local, county or state law enforcement agency as a certified peace officer (Does not include corrections or detention officers).
- Three years of full-time experience as a patrol or related law enforcement officer position.
- Two years of full-time criminal detective or investigative experience for a local or state law enforcement agency.
- Bilingual language skills, or American Sign Language skills, preferred.
- Experience with CCTV operations & video investigations, preferred.
OR:
An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
The Hiring Process for becoming a Police Officer (paid for by RTD)
- Pre-Hire Interview
- Oral Interview
- Background Examination
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical/drug screen
Working Environment and Physical Requirements:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Detectives and Police Officers work in high-risk and stressful situations, challenging environmental conditions and demanding long work schedules, requires the ability to be on-call.
- Work can be physically demanding, stressful, and dangerous.
- Operate a vehicle under normal, hazardous and emergency conditions.
We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 4/18/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
Annual Salary for all Detectives is $115,439
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team
rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com
.
Pay Range:
$71,043.00 - $100,348.50 Annual
RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [
https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO Policy Statement- UPDATED.pdf
]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
Salary : $71,043 - $100,349
