Lateral Police Detective​/Polygraph Examiner

Job Category: Law Enforcement

Requisition Number: LATER
003713

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• Posted :
  July 22, 2025
• Full-Time

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Loveland Police and Courts
810 E 10th St
Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Loveland Police and Courts
810 E 10th St
Loveland, CO 80537, USA

RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE RECOMENDED FOR ANY IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS

GENERAL PURPOSE: Responsible for the investigation of cases as assigned by the Criminal Investigations Division Sergeant.

$15,000 HIRING BONUS for Lateral Transfers + 3 WEEKS (120 hours) vacation bonus

• 80 hours vacation bonus at time of hire
• $7,500 upon successful completion of Field Training
• 40 hours vacation bonus upon successful completion of Field Training
• $7,500 upon completion of 12-month probation period

RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE RECOMENDED FOR ANY IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS

GENERAL PURPOSE: Responsible for the investigation of cases as assigned by the Criminal Investigations Division Sergeant.

$15,000 HIRING BONUS for Lateral Transfers + 3 WEEKS (120 hours) vacation bonus

• 80 hours vacation bonus at time of hire
• $7,500 upon successful completion of Field Training
• 40 hours vacation bonus upon successful completion of Field Training
• $7,500 upon completion of 12-month probation period

• $89,661 per year
• $96,725 per year after 12-month probation period
• $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation

• $96,725 per year
• $ per year after 12-month probation period
• $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation

• $ per year
• $ per year after 12-month probation period
• $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation

Lateral IIII [10+ years experience]

• $ per year
• $ per year after completion of training
• $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation

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SELECTION PROCESS: (up to and including the following)

• Posting will close:
  Open until filled; first review date Tuesday August 5, 2025
• Panel Interview
• Search Warrant Exercise
• Three Case reviews submitted via email
• In-person Command Staff Interview
• Conditional Job offer
• Background

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts polygraph examinations and interviews subjects.
• Interprets polygraph test results and forms an opinion regarding the subject's truthfulness or deception.
• Prepares and submits written reports regarding the polygraph exam results to investigations personnel and Loveland Police Department Human Resources.
• Prepares polygraph examinees for polygraph testing.
• Ensures proper maintenance of polygraph equipment.
• Collaborates with Loveland Police Department Human Resources, Background investigations unit, and other investigations personnel.
• When requested by officers or assigned by Criminal Investigations Division Sergeant or Lieutenant, respond to and assume command of the scene of criminal activity.
• Perform investigative responsibilities and field supervision of crime scenes, in addition to performing investigative work and general administrative activities.
• Conduct criminal investigations that require additional follow-up, case management, interview/interrogating witnesses and suspects, testifying in court, gathering evidence, and locating and apprehending suspects.
• Conduct criminal and special investigations, including domestic violence, burglaries, thefts, robberies, assaults, sex offenses, homicides, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws.
• Receiving calls from and assisting other law enforcement agencies in emergencies or with requests for assistance with investigations, including Critical Incident Response Team (C.I.R.T.) investigations.
• Conduct interviews/interrogations of suspects, witnesses, and others connected to criminal investigations.
• Identify, preserve, and collect evidence in a timely manner, using Department approved methods.
• In a timely manner, accurately complete forms and written reports associated with investigations.
• Maintain an organized, accurate, and updated file on cases under investigation.
• Locate and examine all possible…