Police Officer Recruit

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. To learn more, visit our Thornton Police Department Recruitment page by selecting this link. Additional Benefits for Sworn Police Officers Include: Police Officer pay progression: 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%. In addition, the city offers a Deferred Compensation Plan (457) 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. If you are POST certified in Colorado or another state at the time of application, please do NOT apply to this posting or your application will not be considered. Job Responsibilities Perform a variety of public safety training functions in preparation to serve and protect the community and to provide for the enforcement of federal, state and municipal law. Perform a variety of law enforcement training services, including patrolling streets and other public places on an assigned shift. Perform training activities associated with investigations and crime prevention; write detailed police reports; collect physical evidence; assist with filing cases; testify in court. Train in the dissemination of information, assistance or directions to the public; emphasize community policing through public meetings and speaking directly with citizens; perform a variety of public relations training and public education training duties. Perform practice training interventions in disputes, apprehending suspects, making arrests, issuing citations, identifying witnesses, conducting preliminary investigations, and re‑establishing law and order at the scene; perform practice interviewing and/or counseling scenarios with involved parties such as witnesses, suspects, students, and parents; prepare documentation of activities performed and information gathered; follow up on cases. Learn how to protect and preserve crime scenes. Respond to field calls for assistance, including assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, thefts, traffic accidents, traffic control, and other criminal or civil complaints; transport prisoners to detention facilities as necessary. Interact with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and courts of law. Work a varying schedule and/or shift. Learn how to photograph and/or sketch crime scenes and accidents. Serve as a member of traffic and community problem‑solving team, SWAT team, technical accident investigator team, and/or Crisis Negotiation Team during training sessions. Perform other duties as assigned. Education / Experience High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age by August 1, 2027. Licensing / Certification Requirements Successful completion of the assigned CPOST academic training, must pass the CPOST Certification Examination and obtain a CPOST certificate on the initial offering. Valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department. Knowledge of Constitutional rights, Colorado Revised Statutes, Thornton Municipal Code, and Model Traffic Code. Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate self‑defense techniques. Knowledge of the boundaries, streets, neighborhoods, and business areas of the city of Thornton. Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to police duties. Ability to comprehend and apply ordinances, statutes, laws and higher court rulings applicable to law enforcement activities and responsibilities. Ability to apply police science skills and techniques to assigned duties in patrol, traffic, investigation or laboratory activities. Ability to testify in court. Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports and records that may be used as evidence in courts of law. Ability to learn photography and forensic skills if assigned to investigations. Ability to use standard office equipment, personal computer and job‑related computer applications including electronic mail. Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with city employees, supervisors, the general public, other jurisdictions and court officials. Ability to enforce ordinances, statutes and laws fairly, firmly and impartially. Physical and Mental Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to balance, sit, stand, reach, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift, twist, demonstrate manual dexterity, grasp, talk, hear, and see. The employee must be able to physically restrain combative individuals. The employee is required to work regular shifts, stay alert during prolonged periods of stationary or repetitive activity and to remain calm during stressful or possibly life‑threatening situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Thornton