Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

About the role

The Loveland Police Department offers extensive training for individuals hired as Police Officers. Training can take between 6 to 12 months from the date of hire. Police Officers hired by the Loveland Police Department are required to attend a 6-week pre-service and a 4-month field training program. Recruit Police Officers are required to attend those training programs as well as a 4-month Police academy.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the City of Loveland to detect and/or deter illegal activities in order to preserve and protect the safety and security of persons and property.
• Act independently and exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations.
• Respond to calls for service, conduct traffic enforcement including impaired driving enforcement, draft search warrants and affidavits, make physical, custodial arrests upon probable cause, and conduct proactive law enforcement activity.
• Collect, identify, and preserve evidence and personal property.
• Interrogate subjects and make legal admonishments when appropriate.
• Absorb and retain information through interview and interrogation techniques.
• Approach and detain subjects, make arrests, and restrain and subdue suspects when necessary.
• Search people and property using appropriate safety precautions.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, while providing appropriate public service and interaction.
• Operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time, during all hours of the day, in daylight and at night, in all types of weather, under routine and emergent conditions.
• Monitor and enforce traffic codes.
• Use legal and department knowledge to testify in civil and criminal court, serve summonses and arrest warrants, and adhere to department policies and procedures.
• Participate in all required training and function effectively within the prescribed chain of command.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old at time of application.
• Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from an approved academy [or provisional certificate by hire date].
• A minimum of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester credit hours or an Associate's Degree, from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of active military experience with an honorable discharge.
• A valid driver's license.
• Able to legally possess and carry a firearm.
• Meet physical ability test standards set forth in Loveland Police Department Directives.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language as determined by the LPD officer selection process.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the following physical requirements: walking, standing, running, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, crawling, bending, climbing, feeling, talking, seeing (including distinguishing color), hearing, and conducting repetitive motions.
• Must possess necessary motor skills to operate a vehicle, mobile and portable radios, firearms, police baton, speed measuring equipment, mace, electronic control device, sobriety testing equipment, computer/typewriter keyboard, telephone, handcuffs, direct traffic, and to arrest combative person.
• Ability to run to apprehend a fleeing subject or to run to safety when confronted with certain situations.
• Ability to use strength and quickness to rescue endangered persons.
• Ability to separate individuals fighting or preparing to fight.
• Ability to function for extended periods of time with little rest or sleep.

Skills

• Effective communication utilizing a two-way radio.
• Legal and department knowledge.
• Physical fitness and endurance.
• Vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Use of firearms and other equipment.
• Handling hazardous and potentially dangerous situations.

Benefits

To view additional police department specific benefits: https://www.lovelandpd.org/about/join-the-lpd

Pay

• Lateral I [2 to 3 years experience]: $93,695.75 per year, $101,077.83 per year after 12-month probation period, $15,000 hiring bonus
• Lateral II [3-5 years experience]: $101,077.83 per year, $108,800.63 per year after 12-month probation period, $15,000 hiring bonus
• Lateral III [5+ years experience]: $108,800.63 per year, $116,182.72 per year after 12-month probation period, $15,000 hiring bonus

Schedule

Beginning on 8/1/2023, The City of Loveland will begin participating in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.