Lateral Police Sergeant

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CITY OF LONGMONT

Lateral Police Sergeant

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONT COLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Department:
Public Safety
Division:
Police Services

2026 Starting Pay (Effective 12/22/25) Step 1: $145,596 annually, $69.99/hour

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex Spending
• FPPA Defined Benefit Plan
• Term Life & AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Bereavement
• Jury & Witness Duty
• FMLA
• Military Leave
• Sick
• Vacation
• Holiday pay
• 40-hour vacation leave balance upon hire
• EAP
• Tuition Assistance

• Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

• Take home vehicle. Must live within 25 miles of the city limits of Longmont.
• Duty Firearm will be provided. Additionally, interest‑free loans are available for future weapons purchases.
• All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, is provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to the employee. Officers also receive a biannual equipment allowance of $200 ($400 yearly).
• Spanish/English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50‑$200/month is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.
• Vacation accrual rate – equal to qualified years of service.

Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.

• Direct personnel and prioritize activities in accordance with departmental objectives for the control and management of crime, disorder, traffic, and community policing efforts.
• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned area to promote efficiency while mitigating liability. Identify and proactively address operational deficiencies in collaboration with others.
• Oversee operations in the field; assume Incident Command when warranted; evaluate situations, coordinate resources, provide direction and make operational decisions.
• Supervise assigned personnel, determine workload and assignments, provide meaningful, timely feedback as well as guidance and instruction. Provide interpretation of the enforcement of laws, statutes, and codes.
• Review and approve subordinate work as required.
• Mentor, coach, and develop employees; identify, secure and/or provide training as needed; evaluate performance and document accordingly; prepare performance agreements and improvement plans. Correct inappropriate behavior, conduct, or performance within the context of progressive discipline and applicable City rules and regulations.
• Coordinate and facilitate problem‑solving and enforcement efforts as it relates to public safety, crime, traffic safety and mitigation, and quality of life issues by working with the community to establish and facilitate partnerships, proactive outreach, and issue resolution.
• Respond to and serve as needed (Incident Command, Operations, Logistics, etc.) on active or emergency incidents, large‑scale operations, preplanned events or major case investigations.
• Foster safe work practices and direct subordinates to minimize risk and promote safety. Account for the care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Resolve conflict and reach consensus within diverse groups working toward common goals.
• Disseminate information and update superiors of important conditions at the operational level.
• Address citizen complaints and concerns in a timely, professional manner. Document and report complaints as required.
• Participate in, coordinate, and present law enforcement training and proactive prevention programs. Participate in meetings and assist with recruiting and selection activities. Prepare and make oral presentations related to public safety issues to community and school groups.
• Represent the Department at various functions and meetings with outside agencies and other City Departments pertaining to assigned areas.
• Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes.

• Possess a high…