Police

Overview

Police Recruit - We sponsor your academy and pay you to go. This is an Academy Only Process to identify candidates for Police Recruit Step 1 position(s) Only. We will sponsor you as well as pay you to attend the Police Academy.

Base pay range: $87,312.00/yr

• In a training capacity, protect life and property and manage conflict through the enforcement of applicable laws and City ordinances.
• Control traffic flow, perform investigative work, and participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention, community, problem solving, and enforcement programs.
• Work with the community to resolve conflicts, problems and mutual concerns.
• Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department.
• Participate in the Field Training program after academy to become certified as a Police Officer in the State of Colorado and/or complete the Longmont Field Training Program.

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours college-level credit is required.
• College-level credit requirement may be waived with a signed agreement to complete sixty (60) semester hours of college-level credit within five (5) years of hire date.

• Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License.
• Meet the minimum qualifications of the Colorado POST Board as defined by CRS 24-31-303, 24-31-304, and 24-31-305.
• Ability to successfully complete a Colorado POST approved basic training academy, obtain and maintain Colorado POST Basic Certification, and complete the Longmont Police Field Training Program within one year.
• Applicants possessing a Colorado POST Basic Certification who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Lateral Police Officer position will be considered a Police Recruit.
• Obtain certifications in CPR, Intoxilyzer and a variety of less lethal weaponry and tactics.
• Must satisfy Employment Authorization Requirements as outlined on the Colorado POST website.
• New employees may be required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of expenses if voluntary resignation occurs within 2 years of hire date.

Selection includes application review, written exam, physical ability course, assessment center, oral & integrity interviews, background investigation including credit history, criminal history & driver’s history, fingerprints, psychological evaluation, medical exam and drug screen.

City application is required and must be submitted through our website www.

Longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. This position is open until filled. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of City application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. For information regarding this selection process contact Master Police Officer Stephen Desmond  / (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

The City of Longmont offers benefits including 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, retirement savings and other voluntary benefits. Take-home car program is available after Field Training. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are desirable; supplemental pay for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.

Duty firearm provided. Ballistic body armor and plates provided; footwear excluded. Armor replaced every five years at no cost. An equipment allowance is provided biannually. City-sponsored Police Academy program funds related costs to obtain Colorado POST certification.

This is an entry-level class in the Police Officer series, with shifts and hours varying by assignment. New officers will be assigned to Patrol Services Division for around-the-clock patrols, traffic enforcement, and investigations. Officers are assigned to a designated area on overlapping 10-hour watches to ensure coverage.

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws. For special assistance in the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

Open until filled. Oral board testing starts in December. Seniority level:
Internship.

Employment type:

Full-time. Job function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management. Industries:
Government Administration.