To qualify for this position, laterals must be a Colorado resident and currently hold the position of Police Sergeant or higher, with at least five years of law enforcement to include various assignments throughout patrol, investigations, and administrative divisions.
Application Submission:
All applicants must submit a resume and a letter of interest no later than Friday, October 4, 2024, by 3:00 PM MST Please ensure that all contact information is current on your resume. Submissions can be made through Indeed or Police 1 or can be sent directly to hbernstein@timnathgov.com
Notification of Advancement:
Candidates will be notified by Wednesday, October 9, 2024, if they are moving forward in the selection process. If selected, further details regarding the testing process will be provided via email.
Testing Schedule:
- Written Exam: The written exam will take place on Monday, October 14, 2024. The exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (Various CRS and Timnath PD Policies) and one essay question. Candidates who successfully pass the written exam will be notified on October 14, 2024, and will be invited to participate in the oral boards.
- The oral boards will be conducted on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
PowerPoint Presentation:
- Candidates will be required to give a PowerPoint presentation about themselves, followed by questions from the panel.
- Scenario-Based Situations: Candidates will also participate in two additional oral boards; one will be a tactical scenario, and the other will be a supervisory/direct report scenario.
Please ensure all required documents are submitted by the deadline to be considered for the next steps of the process. If you have any questions or require additional information, feel free to contact Sgt. Wynkoop at 970-224-3211 ext. 1501 or Hope Bernstein at 970-224-3211 ext. 1408.
Job Expectations: A police sergeant will work under the general direction of a police chief/lieutenant and perform supervisory and/or specialized police work. The police sergeant exercises broad discretion in the management of an assigned unit, function or patrol shift including the supervision, coaching, and mentoring of team members within the Timnath Police Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
1. Works with an immediate supervisor and provides leadership by communicating agency goals and mission. Helps ensure alignment of appropriate work group activities toward those goals and mission
2. Patrols the Town of Timnath and provides direct supervision to police officers in the field; enforces federal, state and local felony and misdemeanor laws.
3. Provides direction to subordinates and makes administrative and technical decisions using independent judgment in a wide array of circumstances from routine tasks to emergency and extremely critical situations.
4. Maintains law enforcement weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.
5. Manages the performance level of assigned employees and team.
6. Assist with annual evaluation of employees.
7. Responsible for meeting individually with members of the work team to develop work plans, negotiate work goals, and understand individual talents and needs.
8. Provides input on community activities and perceived crime trends and creates and applies innovative policing strategies.
9. Participates and fosters problem-solving strategies in a partnership with the community, including such areas as participation and representing the agency at community meetings; identification of issues where problem-solving techniques is appropriate; developing, coordinating problem-solving projects; and representing police services in various forums.
10. Answers questions and provides information to the public; makes referrals to agencies or other staff who can provide further assistance.
11. Oversees and reviews work duties of officers, communicates orders to officers, identifies areas that need improvement or attention, makes recommendations for improvement, and performs other supervisory duties through the chain of command or at own discretion.
12. Responsible for the notification of appropriate staff members of all major incidents; responds to
the scene of major incidents to render assistance to officers and coordinate their activities.
13. Other duties may be assigned from time to time, this list is not meant to be all inclusive.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid driver’s license.
2. Be 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States by application submission date.
3. No felony convictions.
4. No use of marijuana or illicit controlled substance use in last 36 months.
5. Must be able to pass post offer background screening consisting of: Medical/drug screening, job suitability, phycological evaluation, and polygraph.
Knowledge of:
6. Police procedures and practices, including proper arrest procedures.
7. Technology specific to law enforcement industry.
8. Procedures for detecting, collecting, and preserving evidence and fingerprints.
9. Accident investigation procedures.
10. The department’s vision, mission, and goals.
11. Thorough knowledge of the layout of Town roads and of the locations and characteristics of the various neighborhoods.
12. Ability to do word processing, use computer software to prepare graphics, operate software packages, develop computerized spreadsheets.
13. Ability to make effective presentations.
14. Excellent interpersonal skills.
15. Strong written and verbal communication skills; human relations skills, and decision making/problem solving skills.
16. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
17. Ability to lead and supervise assigned staff in the performance of their duties.
18. Ability to maintain control in various situations wherein danger is present.
19. Ability to react quickly and calmly in dangerous and emergency situations.
20. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the performance of routine and non-routine activities.
21. Ability to effectively evaluate subordinate employees, implement/take corrective action and provide objective comprehensive assessment of employee performance.
22. Assists in budget preparation and administration.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Five years of law enforcement to include various assignments throughout patrol, investigations, and administrative divisions.
2. Associates degree or college credits preferred.
EQUIPMENT USED:
The ability to properly operate the following equipment is necessary for this position:
- Telephone, personal computer and associated software, fax machine, scanner, copy machines, digital camera, video camera, books, magazines, and pamphlets.
- Use of law enforcement related equipment including, but not limited to patrol vehicle, handgun, rifle, shotgun, laser, oleo resin capsicum, two-way radio, asp and/or police baton, restraint devices, and other equipment related to police work.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
- Work involves a significant amount of time spent in a patrol vehicle and a high degree of exposure to hazards and danger (from traffic hazards to the danger inherent in working with career criminals and emotionally unstable persons).
- Working conditions can be highly stressful.
- This position also involves shift work including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee will be required to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- The employee will also need the ability to wear an equipment belt weighing approximately 15-20 pounds for continuous duty periods of 8 to 12 hours.
The Town of Timnath provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation:
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