Civilian Accident Investigator

** Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
**** All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.
** Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work.  Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity.
** The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.
** Pay Range: $33.80-$46.22 Hourly
** Tentative Timeline to fill:
** Application :
Open: 1/9/2026 Close: 1/30/2026

Personal History Questionnaire:
Sent: 2/9, Due 2/16/2026

Interviews - Week of 2/23/2026

Polygraph/Background investigation/Psychological Evaluation:
March/April Drug Screen:
Prior to start date

Hire Date:
May 2026
** Position Purpose
** Specializes in traffic accident investigation and prevention by responding to a variety of motor vehicle related situations along with active traffic collision scenes to investigate the cause and the enforce municipal ordinances and laws related to motor vehicles.
Essential Job Functions
* Responds to a variety of traffic collisions, independently and with police officers, to conduct a thorough investigation, evidence collection and analysis, and prepare written reports, forms and diagrams documenting the entirety of the accident investigation both manually and electronically.
* Responds to traffic collisions of all kinds including hit and run, and those that involve injuries and fatalities.
* Provides traffic support at special events, accident scenes, or other events that requires traffic direction.
* Retains organizational chain of custody paperwork for electronic filing submission.
* Serves summons, subpoenas, and notices.
* Aids police officers, city staff, district attorney’s officers, other police departments and other government agencies with traffic related issues.
* Assists in preparation of material developed in investigations for presentation in court, testifies in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police department.
* Provides education to the community and others regarding traffic enforcement and accident prevention.
* Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.

Other Job Functions
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

* Strong knowledge of State of Colorado and City traffic laws.
* Knowledge of the criminal justice system and administrative procedures.
* Knowledge of investigative resources and computer databases such as CCIC, NCIC, DMV, Colorado Secretary of State, Homeland Security, State and County Court Databases, Social Security Administration, police databases and open-source information.
* Requires a strong knowledge and experience base with public contact work, investigative procedures, and law enforcement.
* Requires the proficient skill and ability to use office computer software, tools and equipment including word processing and publishing software, Records Management Systems, computer scanners, facsimile machines, and printers.
* Requires a command of the English language and proper grammar and the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
* Requires strong analytical and organizational skills.
* Ability to write detailed, concise, and accurate reports, memos, and letters.
* Ability to prepare narrative reports explaining investigative activity and findings and justifying prosecution of a case.
* Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays and/or on-call hours.
* Ability to obtain and maintain certifications and proficiency in all job-related required areas including CPR, Precision Driving and NCIC/CCIC Computer
* Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
* Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred
* Experience in training, or coursework related to traffic accident investigation and parking enforcement.

License & Certification
* First Aid/CPR/AED
* A valid Colorado…