JOB LISTING

Police Officer

Organization: City of Sterling

Summary:

Job Title:	Police Officer
Closing Date/Time:	Fri. 02/01/13 5:00 PM Mountain Time
Salary:	$1,315.54 - $1,680.38 Biweekly
Job Type:	regular Full time position with full benefits
Location:	421 N. 4th St., Sterling, Colorado

Patrols an assigned area in the enforcement of law and order and takes special assignments in the protection of life and property.

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Take command at scene of crime or accident; takes statements and interviews victims and witnesses; examines situation; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances;
Completes police report to describe in a clear, accurate, and concise manner all primary and relevant case activity and developments; read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants;
Establish traffic surveillance to observe and detect violations of the Model Traffic Code and State Traffic Statutes; complete traffic accident investigations and required accident investigation forms;
Ensures that all required reports are completed in a timely manner;
Respond to radio and telephone dispatches to investigate citizen concerns including crimes in progress, crimes reported after-the-fact, accidents and disturbances;

Operates a computer utilizing such software programs as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Knowledge of:
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations;
Criminal behavior and causes underlying criminality and social, psychological and physical needs of criminals;
Standard police practices, methods, and procedures; Approved and accepted methods of investigation, apprehension, and rules of evidence;
Police terminology and practices;
Good public relations skills;
Safe and appropriate use of firearms and other police related tools

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Education: High School or G.E.D.

Experience: None

Training/Certifications:

P.O.S.T certified as a Peace Officer, Level I, by the State of Colorado

CPR/First Aid Certification

Special Requirements:

Possess and maintain the appropriate CO operator’s license for the type of City owned vehicle which the employee may operate in the scope of employment;
Minimum 21 years of age and U.S. Citizen;
Must abide by City residency requirement to qualify for take-home vehicle benefit;
Must be able to legally possess and carry a firearm;
Specific vision abilities required by this job include 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, normal color acuity.

Special Instructions:

Please mention you learned of this employment opportunity on the Careers In Government website.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.sterlingcolo.com

P.O. Box 4000
421 N. 4th St.
Sterling, CO 80751
970-522-9700

bond@sterlingcolo.com

Police Officer Supplemental Questionnaire


*	1.	I am aware that when requested by the City of Sterling, a background investigation and CVSA examination will be used to verify all of my answers on this application. I am awarethat I need to check all of my answers carefully before I submit this application.
		Yes No

*	2.	Are you a citizen of the United States of America? (Proof in the form of an original Birth Certificate, Passport of the United States of America or a Certificate of Naturalization will be needed at a later date)?
		Yes No

	3.	Please list any foreign language(s) you use and specific reading, writing or speaking skill level.

*	4.	Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (or equivalency from an accredited school)? Please attach to application before submitting.
		Yes No

*	5.	If POST certified in Colorado, what is your certificate number? If this does not apply, please insert N/A.

*	6.	If conditionally POST certified in Colorado, what is the date of your Conditional Letter? (If you are do not have a Conditional Letter, please answer "No Conditional Letter".

*	7.	If currently attending a POST academy, what is your expected date of graduation and the name of the academy you are attending? (If this question does not apply to you, please answer N/A)

*	8.	Have you ever been refused insurance for any reason other than failure to pay? If yes, please explain, if no, answer no.

*	9.	List all states where you have been licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Please include any state that your license has been refused or suspended. NOTE: As part of your background investigation, your motor vehicle record will be reviewed and compared against your answers below.

*	10.	Have you ever been suspended or expelled from any high school or post-secondary school? (Post-secondary school includes any education beyond high school level.) If yes, please explain, if no, enter no.

*	11.	Have you ever been placed on court probation as an adult? If yes, please explain and include date, County and State, if no insert no.

*	12.	Have you ever been placed on a child registry in any state? If yes, please explain including date, County and State. If no, please insert no.

	13.	Take your time filling out this application. Once you submit the appilcation you cannot change your answers.

*	14.	Have you ever been reported to a law enforcement agency as a missing person or run-away? If yes, please explain and include date, County, and State. If no, please enter no.

*	15.	Are you now or have you ever been involved as a plaintiff or defendant in any civil court action? If yes, please explain, if no, enter no.

*	16.	Have you ever had a restraining order issued against you? If yes, please list date, County and State with explanation. If no, enter no.

*	17.	Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked? (Answer No if it was due to administrative purposes; Note: all administrative suspensions must be PAST and reinstted with no current suspensions.) If yes, please enter date, County and State with explanation. If no, enter no.

*	18.	Have you been convicted of or received deferred judgment for reckless driving? If yes, please explain and include date, County and State. If no, enter no.

*	19.	Have you been convicted of, received deferred judgment for, or paid a fine for any violations wile operating a motor vehicle that were related to or caused by alcohol, controlled substances, illegally used prescription drugs or other illegal substances? If yes, please explain and include County and State. If no, please answer No.

*	20.	Have you possessed, sold, illegally used or distributed any controlled substances or illegal drugs? If yes, please explain. If no, please state no.

*	21.	During the course of performing police duties, if it became necessary to exercise reasonable force or to take a human life, would be you able to do so? If NO, please explain. If yes, state yes.

*	22.	This position requires a Police Officer uniform. Do you object to wearing a uniform?
		Yes No

*	23.	Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of, pled guilty to, received deferred judgment or sentencing for a felony under state/federal/military law? If yes, please explain. If no, please state no.

*	24.	Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime or ordinance violation, including domestic violence against a spouse or relative, which would bar you from possessing a firearm or ammunition under Federal or Colorado law. If yes, please explain and list County and State. If no, please answer no.

*	25.	Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of, had deferred judgment for, or combination of any misdemeanor crime? If yes, please explain and list County and State. If no, please answer no.

*	26.	Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position for which you applied, with or without reasonable accommodation?
		Yes No

*	27.	I understand that to verify my qualifications for this position, I must submit with the application the following:
		Copy of my POST certification or Conditional POST letter (if applicable) High School Diploma or GED Certificate DD214, if applicable College transcripts, if applicable
*	28.	Availability of the items requested:
		Yes, I have provided documents with my application No, I have not provided any scanned attachments I have requested the above items and will provide before the testing process
* Required Question