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Police Officer - Full-Time Regular

City of Fort Collins
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POSITION TITLE:  Police Officer   (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #:  req7982
DEPARTMENT:  Police Administration
LOCATION:  POLICE BUILDING
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Police (CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:   $85,789.00 - 116,758.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS:  Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/14/2025.

 

Job Summary

Work related to the enforcement of laws and regulations, crime prevention, and the protection of life and property. These are sworn positions.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
  • Affect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and approved weapons in self-defense; process and transport people taken into custody or detained.
  • Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
  • Exercise independent judgment in determining when and to what extent force may be used, and when there is reasonable suspicion to detain or probable cause to search and arrest.
  • Safely operate a law enforcement vehicle both day and night, in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and on unsafe road conditions.
  • Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other police personnel utilizing laptop computer and radio.
  • Gather appropriate information from victims, suspects, witnesses, and confidential informants.
  • Properly handle and use weapons and/or firearms from a variety of body positions, under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force, and perform at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
  • Perform searches, which may involve walking for long periods, and stopping and detaining suspicious vehicles and persons.
  • Engage in patrol functions that include rotating shifts, foot patrol, and physical security checks of buildings.
  • Effectively communicate with people in order to inform and direct, mediate disputes, and advise individuals of legal rights.
  • Effectively communicate with people in court and other formal settings, including public speaking engagements.
  • Detect and collect evidence and substances related to criminal offenses, often in dangerous conditions.
  • Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters that may involve physically moving people away from dangerous situations, or evacuating people from particular areas.
  • Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants.
  • Interact cooperatively with co-workers and members of the community.
  • Report to work on time and maintain an acceptable attendance record.
     

City Competencies

  • Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
  • A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
  • A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
     

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Interest in and aptitude for police work.
  • Ability to understand and apply criminal and civil laws, and department policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to act with tact and impartiality.
  • Ability to make complete and appropriate decisions in what can be a highly stressful environment.
  • Ability to be detail oriented and to exercise a high degree of independent judgment.
  • Ability to effectively deal with and resolve emergency and high stress situations involving other persons while maintaining emotional stability, self-control, control of the situation and flexibility.
  • Ability to perceive and discern community issues or individual’s problems; collect data quickly and accurately; draw valid conclusions; and develop modern and data-based approaches to situations.
  • Ability to wear equipment belt, weighing approximately 15-20 lbs for continuous duty periods of 8-12 hours or longer if required by situation.
  • Ability to operate in-vehicle mobile data terminals, other computers, and radios sufficiently to communicate with Dispatch and other Police personnel
  • Ability to wear a uniform to department policy.

 

Required Qualifications

Minimum 
- High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or university and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Transcripts are required for verification. 
– Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Valid driver's license.