Employment-Loveland Police Department-City of Loveland, Colorado

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Employment

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You may apply on-line or call the City's HR department at 970-962-2371. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicant's are strongly encouraged to review the Loveland Police Department Drug Policy and Physical Fitness Test requirements prior to submitting an application.

In order to be eligible for the Police Officer position, all candidates must meet the following minimum requirements by the date of hire:

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be Post Certified
Must be able to legally possess/carry a firearm
Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license

A comprehensive resume must accompany the application. Do not submit training certificates or letters of reference at this time. You must include your email address if you have one. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must provide proof of your ability to be approved to work in the U.S. Applications will not be accepted unless there is a posted job announcement.

If positions are available, applications will be accepted and processed. For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 970-962-2371.

Selection Process:

Upon receipt of your application and resume for an advertised position, candidates are sent a packet of information that outlines each step of the selection process including tentative dates and times.

The selection process consists of:

Physical fitness test

Situational response test; video format

Report writing test

Reading test

Oral board interviews

Background investigation

Physical examination

Polygraph examination

Drug screening

Psychological screening

Hiring:

The sample hiring forms attached to this information packet outline conditions for employment with the LPD. Examine them. If you are not able to abide by or agree with the conditions for hiring or employment, do not apply.

A complete and somewhat intrusive background investigation is part of the hiring process. Applicants must be very up-front and honest regarding their personal and professional history. The information on all documents that are completed as a part of the selection/hiring process will be examined and researched as part of the background investigation. Candidates are given the opportunity to make corrections and update information prior to the start of the selection process. If intentional omissions or misleading / falsified information is detected, it may be grounds for disqualification from the process. The background investigation examines:

- Criminal History/Involvement with Illegal Drugs

- Past Employment Performance

- Residential History

- Military Records

- Financial History

- Civil Court Records

- Personal References

- Education/Campus Disciplinary records

LPD Drug Policy as it pertains to hiring

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The use of narcotics and dangerous drugs as defined in CRS 12-22-301 (16), 12-22-403 (4), (5a), (13), or (14) beyond experimentation, can be grounds for disqualification. This does not exclude persons involved in clinical research as defined in CRS 12-22-403 (3), pursuant to section 12-22-408. Immediate disqualification can result from:

Felony conviction for dispensing of dangerous, narcotic drugs, or steroids.
Use of narcotic or dangerous drugs without a doctor’s prescription.
Undetected drug activity, including manufacturing, cultivating, possession, dispensing, or consumption, still prosecutable as a felony under the statute of limitations in the State of Colorado or Federal criminal justice system.
Any illegal involvement with illegal drugs, including steroids, within the three years prior to application.

We strive to improve and maintain the highest standards in the selection of our personnel since we depend upon them to provide the best quality service delivery possible to the Loveland community.

We hope we have provided you with the information you are seeking and that you are able to consider the Loveland Police Department as a viable career option. For information on relocating to Loveland, please visit the Loveland Chamber of Commerce site.

Sergeant Ben Hurr

970-962-2282