Lateral Police Officer - Training Unit

The Thornton Police Department is seeking qualified Colorado POST-certified police officers for a full-time Training Officer position. The officer will be assigned to the Training Unit within the Administration Division and will assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of Department training, including in-service and Colorado POST-approved academy training.

This is a non-supervisory, police officer position within the Training Unit. Applicants must be currently certified as a Colorado Peace Officer through Colorado POST. Colorado POST instructor certifications are preferred but not required. Candidates should have a strong interest in training and developing officers, along with effective communication, instructional, and organizational skills. The position will remain subject to established Department seniority practices.

The Training Officer is a five-year rotating assignment, subject to successful annual evaluation with the potential to become a core assignment at the discretion of the Department. If the position is not converted to a core assignment, the officer will be transferred to the Patrol Division upon completion of the five-year rotation.

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.

The City of Thornton Police Department is a mid-sized suburban department for the 6th largest city in Colorado. Total calls for service in the past year totaled over 250,000.

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…