Police Officer; Trainee, non-POST certified

Police Officer

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

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.

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…