Police Recruit

Position Purpose

Position 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 candidate.

BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK TO REVIEW OUR LIST OF DISQUALIFICATIONS OF BEING ELIGIBLE TO HIRE FOR ANY POSITION AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: https://www.arvadabuiltblue.org/#basics

Salary 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: $110,190

Position 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.

Job Functions / Scope of Authority

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends 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 ABILITIES

• Knowledge, 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.

Working Environment / Qualifications

WORKING 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. Occasional fire and smoke investigations.

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 Values

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver

Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values:

Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.

Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.

Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

City of Arvada Police Department

THE MISSION

We, the members of the Arvada Police Department, pledge

RESPECT

For the law, our community, and one another

DEDICATION

To service and professionalism

RESPONSIBILITY

For public safety and ethical conduct

WE WILL ALWAYS STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.

Full Time Employee Benefits

All benefited new employees hired after January 1, 2023 will receive a bank of 40 hours of New Hire Leave that can be used at any time. Part time benefited hires will receive a prorated amount based on the number of hours worked.

The City of Arvada offers employees an excellent benefit package

The City of Arvada values the contributions each employee makes every day toward the success of the organization and community. The importance of being able to provide our employees and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package is a high priority. As a result, the City has developed a comprehensive benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.

Eligibility

To be eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits for themselves, their spouse, their same-sex partner, and their dependent children. New hires are eligible for insurance the first day of the month following one full calendar month of employment following their hire date.

The City of Arvada offers employees a competitive pay plan

The City of Arvada Pay Plan reflects the City's Total Compensation Philosophy. This philosophy includes being an employer of choice in the Denver/Boulder region by attracting and retaining highly talented and engaged employees. Developed in partnership with the members of City Council, this philosophy serves to guide staff in the management of the City's compensation practices. It ensures that the pay plan is updated with competitive market-based salaries, and managed in a manner that is fiscally responsible and within the City's ability to fund. The Pay Plan can be found here.

Benefits Summary

The City of Arvada Pay Plan is specifically designed to help you further understand the highlights of the benefit options offered. That information can be found here. Additionally, the City offers a bank of 40 hours of New Hire Leave for full time employees hired after January 1, 2023.

For more information about employee benefits, please visit http://arvada.org/about/jobs/city-benefits.

01

Will you have a Bachelor's Degree by date of hire?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have ANY history of drug sales?

• Yes

• No

04

Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

05

Do you understand that working weekends, nights, and holiday are part of a Police Officer's Schedule?

• Yes

• No

06

Did you apply AND TEST within the last 6 months for either the Police Officer Recruit or Police Officer Certified/Lateral for the City of Arvada?

• Yes

• No

07

The City of Arvada observes Federal laws regarding marijuana. Have you ingested marijuana in ANY form within the past 12 months?

• Yes

• No

08

Have you used any illegal drugs (excluding marijuana) within the past 5 years?

• Yes

• No

09

Have you fraudulently obtained a prescription medication or controlled substance not prescribed to you?

• Yes

• No

10

If you answered "yes" to any of the drug related questions above, please explain.

Required Question

Agency City of Arvada

Address 8101 Ralston Road

Arvada, Colorado, 80002

Phone 720-898-7555

Website http://www.arvadaco.gov