Lateral Police Officer

Overview

A key factor contributing to the success of the Thornton Police Department is our dedication in pursuing top candidates to join our team. We believe in hiring the best, recognizing that you will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goals. We value all members of our organization and create an environment that encourages our core values of TEAMWORK
, LEADERSHIP
, ACCOUNTABILITY
, SAFETY
, INTEGRITY
, and SERVICE
. The City of Thornton possesses a productive work culture where you will be encouraged to continually strive to develop and improve yourself personally and professionally. By joining our team you are choosing to be part of an exciting profession that delivers unparalleled job satisfaction.

• Police Officer pay progression:
  The City of Thornton has a step pay plan in place for Police Officers. Step increases are received annually on anniversary dates.
• Longevity pay:
  Police Officers receive an additional 2% on their base salary for every 5 years of service up to 12%.
• Retirement:
  Sworn officers will make a pre‑tax contribution to the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) Defined Benefit Plan of 12%. This mandatory contribution is in lieu of social security. In addition, the city offers a Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) administered by Nationwide. The city will match one‑half of an employee’s voluntary (pre‑tax) contribution up to 1 percent.
• Retiree Healthcare:
  New retirees who have been enrolled in one of the city’s medical plans prior to retirement, and have reached 20 years of service and are 55 years old, or 30 years of service, may continue healthcare benefits through the city until they are Medicare‑eligible or 65 years old, whichever comes first.
• Uniforms:
  Each officer is completely outfitted upon appointment (excluding firearms and footwear). Each officer also receives a uniform allowance of $950 annually.

This is a lateral position only: must be Colorado POST certified with 2 years of Police patrol experience.

Under specified supervision, performs a variety of public safety functions to serve and protect the community and to provide for the enforcement of federal, state and municipal law. Provides a variety of law enforcement services including patrolling streets and other public places on an assigned shift. Performs activities associated with investigations and crime prevention; writes detailed police reports; collects physical evidence.

Assists with filing cases; testifies in court. Provides information, assistance or directions to the public; emphasizes community policing through public meetings and speaking directly with citizens; performs a variety of public relations and public education duties. Intervenes in disputes, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, issues citations, identifies witnesses, conducts preliminary investigations, and re‑establishes law and order at the scene. Interviews and/or counsels involved parties such as witnesses, suspects, students, and parents.

Prepares documentation of activities performed and information gathered. Follows up on cases. Protects and preserves crime scenes. Responds to calls for assistance, including assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, thefts, traffic accidents and traffic control, and other criminal or civil complaints; transports prisoners to detention facilities as necessary. Interacts with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and courts of law. Researches and completes special projects, such as policy and municipal ordinance development.

Works a varying schedule and/or shift. May photograph and/or sketch crime scenes and accidents. May serve in the public schools as a School Resource Officer. May serve as a member of the Crime Enforcement Reduction Team (CERT), SWAT team, traffic unit technical accident investigator or motorcycle officer and/or Crisis Negotiation Team. May serve as a field training officer, acting field supervisor, police training instructor, or recruit academy coordinator.

May be required to work overtime. Performs work that requires the use of specified respiratory equipment that guards against…