Corporal

Position Objectives:

JOB DEFINITION:  Under general supervision performs a variety of public safety functions to serve and protect the community and to provide for the enforcement of Federal, State and municipal law. In the absence of a Sergeant may perform supervisory work involved in directing and coordinating the activities of subordinate personnel.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by position.  Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Position will be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of law enforcement services including patrolling streets and other public places on an assigned shift. Performs activities associated with investigations and crime prevention; writes detailed police reports; collects physical evidence.  Protects and preserves crime scenes. May photograph and/or sketch crime scenes and accidents; assists with filing cases; testifies in court. Enforces traffic laws to curtail violations and ensure traffic safety. Secures crime scenes to identify and collect any physical evidence present, and obtains descriptions of suspects/vehicles involved in crimes or criminal activity.  Prepares incident/accident reports, affidavits, citations, legal documents, memorandums, other job-related documents and prepares for court testimony.  Operates police vehicles in routine and emergency situations. Participates in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform duties.

Provides information, assistance or directions to the public; performs a variety of public relations and public education duties. Intervenes in disputes, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, issues citations, identifies witnesses, conducts preliminary investigations, and re-establishes law and order at the scene. Prepares documentation of activities performed and information gathered. Follows-up on cases.

Responds to calls for assistance, including assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, thefts, traffic accidents and traffic control, and other criminal or civil complaints; transports prisoners to detention facilities as necessary. Interacts with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and courts of law.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable City, County, State and Federal statutes, regulations, ordinances and codes.
• Skill and proficiency in use of firearms and weapons.
• Ability to diffuse hostile situations effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret various codes, rules, regulations and laws.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply departmental policies and procedures to police duties.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and decision-making.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Federal Heights Police Department.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of law enforcement.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate self defense techniques.

• Skill in the safe and proper use of firearms in the course of work.
• Skilled in the safe operation of assigned police vehicles.
• Skill in the use and operation of assigned equipment, including but not limited to radio communications, radar, cameras.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to physically protect oneself and others in threatening situations, and the ability to subdue and control individuals as required.
• Ability to learn and apply police science skills and techniques to assigned duties in
• Ability to enforce ordinances, statutes and laws fairly, firmly and impartially.
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise reports and records that may be used as evidence in courts of law.
• Ability to use standard computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet application.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City management, employees, other law enforcement agencies, citizens and the general public.

Minimum Requirements:

• Three (3) years’ experience as a law enforcement officer assigned to a patrol function. 
• High school graduation or equivalent Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. certification as a Level 1 Peace Officer is required at the time of hire.
• Valid Colorado Driver License and good driving record or the ability to obtain upon hire is required; must have had a Driver License for at least two (2) years.
• Associate degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.
• The ability to type 25 words per minute accurately is required.
• Must have the ability to pass all phases of the selection process for Police Officer. 
• The ability to successfully complete a background check including but not limited to: criminal history search, drug screen, motor vehicle record (MVR) check, polygraph or CVSA, psychological and physical examination is required.   

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• No felony convictions. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENTS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical activities include frequent sitting, standing, walking, occasional running, kneeling, crouching/stooping/squatting, crawling, twisting upper body, climbing, lifting up to 80 pounds, agility, dragging or carrying up to 160 pounds, coordination, hearing, speaking, vision and manual dexterity.  Work environment including working outdoors in cold and heat, noise, electrical hazards, chemicals, hazardous materials, explosive materials, weaponry, and mechanical hazards.  Police personnel are exposed to various life-threatening hazards. Daily driving is required.

• Conviction of a felony
• Conviction of any crime involving domestic violence
• Conviction of any alcohol, controlled substances, drugs or other illegal substance related driving offense within the past 5 years
• Arrest, conviction of, or deferred prosecution or deferred judgments for reckless driving within 5 years
• Release or discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions
• Any history of Brady violations

Benefits:

More Information:

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

How to apply:

1. Complete Federal Heights online employment application here:  Employment Application.  

2.  Send letter of interest and

3.  Send resume to Human Resources:

• hr@fedheights.org
• Mail or drop off to 2380 W. 90^th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO 80260;
• Fax to 303-428-3298

Successful applicants for all positions must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Police and Fire Department positions require additional pre-employment testing.

The City of Federal Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.