Police Recruit

Police RecruitAttends and successfully completes a Colorado P.O.S.T. law enforcement training academy, and successfully passes the Colorado P.O.S.T. certification test to obtain Colorado P.O.S.T certification.Essential Job Functions:Attends and successfully completes a certified Colorado law enforcement training academy.Develops knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the training criteria.Maintains physical fitness.Passes P.O.S.T. certification testing for the State of Colorado.Completes ride-a-longs with police officers during the 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.Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.Other Job Functions:Familiarize themselves with the City of Arvada and the Arvada Police Department. Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Knowledge, skills, and abilities learned in their certified Colorado law enforcement training academy.Ability to learn basic computer programs in use at the police department.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.Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.License & Certification:The ability to obtain certification in job-related functions such as: Intoxilyzer. Self-defense and arrest tactics. Emergency vehicle operations. Firearms proficiency. Good health and fitness levels. A valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.Education Degree: Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, BBA) Education Required: YesOther Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age. Successfully pass a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and an extensive background check.Physical Demands: Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.Hazards: Marginal to moderate exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury Work Environment: Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements