Police Officer (POST Certified)

Salary: $93,695.75 per year

Position Summary:
Patrol the City of Loveland to detect and/or deter illegal activities in order to preserve and protect the safety and security of persons and property. Must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations.
Essential Functions:
· Responding to calls for service.
· Obtaining appropriate information at the scene.
· Accurately evaluating information.
· Determining priority of action at the scene and whether it is criminal or civil in matter.
· Collecting, identifying, and preserving evidence and personal property.
· Gathering information through interview and interrogation techniques, and making legal admonishments when appropriate.

· Approaching and detaining subjects.
· Making arrests, forcibly if necessary, this may require bending, twisting, sufficient physical strength, grasping, kneeling, lifting, occasional awkward movements and physical exertion.
· Restraining and subduing suspects when necessary.
· Using reasonable and the appropriate amount of force when necessary
· Legally searching people and property.
· Applying appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangerous situations.
· Exercise independent judgment in determining when and to what extent force may be used, and when there is reasonable suspicion to detain or probable cause to search and arrest.

· Using appropriate oral and written communication to provide law enforcement information and explanations.
· Thoroughly prepares written reports and properly utilizes computers and other issued technical equipment, data resources to communicate effectively. This may require sitting, typing at a desk and in a vehicle, and viewing a computer screen for extended periods of time.
· Demonstrating effective communication utilizing a two-way radio requiring the ability to talk and hear.
· Demonstrates effective oral communication with the public and members of the department in English.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of application.
• Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training ( POST) certification from an approved academy or provisional certificate by hire date is required.
• Minimum of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester credit hours or an Associate’s Degree, from an accredited college or university is required OR 3 years of active military experience with an honorable discharge.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to legally possess and carry a firearm. Must meet physical ability test standards set forth in Loveland Police Department Directives. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language as determined by the LPD officer selection process.