Police Technician - Part Time

The Police Technician is a non-sworn civilian position that serves at the discretion of the Chief of Police for an unspecified length of time.

The Police Technician is responsible for contacting, interviewing, and the completion of reports from victims/witnesses of incidents which are not in-progress. This may include responding to the scene of prior incidents, taking telephone reports, or reviewing /completing internet- reported reports.

The Police Technician also performs a variety of administrative clerical duties in support of law enforcement activities that are confidential in nature. This is a civilian non-commissioned position assigned to handle duties that do not require a sworn commissioned member to perform.

Works under the direct supervision of the on-duty supervisor, and the general supervision of the Support Services Division commander.

This is a non-supervisory position.

• Investigates property crimes and traffic crashes. Property crimes may include investigating burglaries, motor vehicle thefts, theft from motor vehicles, thefts, criminal mischief, lost/stolen or found property and criminal mischief. Traffic crashes include providing mobile response to the scene of crashes, in a radio-equipped vehicle.
• Locates and interviews complainants, victims, witnesses, etc; gather evidence and information, draw diagrams, take photographs, write or type reports, document investigations. Conducts follow-up investigation of cases as required.
• Prepares criminal, non-criminal, and administrative reports.
• Responsible for data entry of police reports into department record management system.
• Explains and provides information to citizens regarding laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, crime prevention strategies, rules and regulations.
  • Refers citizens to governmental and community agencies or social service providers for assistance. Performs vehicle inspections and collates vehicle inspections from other employees.
  • Reviews and maintains the department’s Vehicle Repair and Damage Log.
  • Coordinates with different vendors for the outfitting, repair, upkeep, commissioning and

decommissioning of city vehicles assigned the police department.

• Maintains a list of the city’s authorized tow companies and oversees that the tow

companies abide by the city ordinances and renew their paperwork every six months.

• Prepares and maintain records regarding vehicle abatement.
• Composes a variety of correspondence, reports, and other materials requiring independent judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.
• Establishes and maintains record systems using moderately independent judgment.
• Files routine reports and correspondence.
• Purchases, picks up, and maintains inventories of the following: jail supplies, prisoner meals, jail laundry, refreshments and other supplies including uniforms, police equipment, and report forms. Prepares purchase orders for approval.
• Maintains municipal codebooks for the department by adding supplements and/or

revisions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors; follow verbal and written instructions; and learn the city’s geography.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Colorado Driver License
• Ability to…