Position PurposePosition will receive an additional 1.5% education premium for Bachelor's
Degree requirement.
Please note: This position does REQUIRE a Bachelor's degree. Also, if
you have participated in a testing process with the City of Arvada Police
Department but were not selected, you must wait 6 (six) months to
reapply unless your status has changed to Colorado certified or lateral
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OF BEING ELIGIBLE TO HIRE FOR ANY POSITION AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
https://www.arvadabuiltblue.org/#basicsSalary Range for 2024 Police Officer:Upon completion of the academy (step 1), annual salary: $83,283
Completion of the first year (step 2) annual salary: $89,321
Completion of second year (step 3) annual salary: $95,796
Completion of third year (step 4) annual salary: $102,742
Completion of fourth year (step 5) annual salary: $110,190Position Purpose
Attends and successfully completes a Colorado P.O.S.T. training academy. Must
past the Colorado P.O.S.T. certification test and obtain Colorado peace
officer certification.
Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAttends and successfully completes Certified Colorado Police Academy.Maintains physical fitness.Pass P.O.S.T. certification testing for the State of Colorado.Completes ride-a-longs with police officers during academy.Reviews personnel and department rules and regulations.Provides court testimony and case preparation for all cases including
traffic, criminal or civil requiring the officer's presence or the
officer's reports in municipal, state or federal court.Demonstrates a respectful attitude towards customers and coworkers that
promotes teamwork, open communication, and effective customer service.Acts with the customer in mind, responds to requests promptly and provides
effective services or solutions for customers.Exercises appropriate level of initiative and judgment to make decisions
within the scope of assigned authority.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge, skills and abilities learned in Certified Colorado Police Academy.Ability to learn basic computer programs such as Oracle and Google.Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in
writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels
of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:Familiarize Themselves with City and Police Department
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:
Receives and responds to all training required for Colorado P.O.S.T.
certification.
Financial Accountability:
No financial responsibility.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
No supervisory responsibility.
Qualifications - Working Environment / Minimum QualificationsWORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
The work environment/physical activities described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
the job.
Work is primarily performed in an office and outdoor environment with moderate
noise levels. Physical effort and activities include: Constant speaking,
hearing and listening, and use of hands. Frequent standing, walking,
crouching, kneeling, reaching, and crawling. Close focus on details at a
close distance. Visual acuity to operate machinery or perform tasks at arm
length. Visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle. Visual acuity to make
general observations or inspections. Exposure to classroom environment,
firearms range, driving, physical agility for self-defense and arrest
control, and exposure to adverse weather conditions. Physical
confrontation, first aid, moving equipment. This position requires
moderate physical work lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 100 pounds
occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently. Occ sional fire and smoke
investig
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND
EXPERIENCE):Bachelor's Degree and valid Colorado driver license
required. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, ability to obtain
certification in job related functions such as intoxilyzer, self-defense and
arrest tactics, proficient in firearms, good health and fitness level.
Vision Mission ValuesThe City is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan
