Lateral Police Detective / Polygraph Examiner
Lateral Police Detective / Polygraph Examiner
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Job Description
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE RECOMENDED FOR ANY IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS
GENERAL PURPOSE: Responsible for the investigation of cases as assigned by the Criminal Investigations Division Sergeant.
$15000 HIRING BONUS for Lateral Transfers 3 WEEKS (120 hours) vacation bonus
- 80 hours vacation bonus at time of hire
- $7500upon successful completion of Field Training
- 40 hours vacation bonus upon successful completion of Field Training
- $7500 upon completion of 12-month probation period
LATERAL HIRING SALARY- $89661 per year
- $96725 per year after 12-month probation period
- $15000 hiring bonus 3 weeks vacation
- $96725 per year
- $104115.44 per year after 12-month probation period
- $15000 hiring bonus 3 weeks vacation
- $104115.44 per year
- $111179.64 per year after 12-month probation period
- $15000 hiring bonus 3 weeks vacation
Lateral IIII 10 years experience
- $104115.44 per year
- $111179.64 per year after completion of training
- $15000 hiring bonus 3 weeks vacation
To view additional police department specific benefits: PROCESS: (up to and including the following)
- Posting will close: Open until filled; first review date Tuesday August 5 2025
- Panel Interview
- Search Warrant Exercise
- Three Case reviews submitted via email
- In-person Command Staff Interview
- Conditional Job offer
- Background
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts polygraph examinations and interviews subjects.
- Interprets polygraph test results and forms an opinion regarding the subjects truthfulness or deception.
- Prepares and submits written reports regarding the polygraph exam results to investigations personnel and Loveland Police Department Human Resources.
- Prepares polygraph examinees for polygraph testing.
- Ensures proper maintenance of polygraph equipment.
- Collaborates with Loveland Police Department Human Resources Background investigations unit and other investigations personnel.
- When requested by officers or assigned by Criminal Investigations Division Sergeant or Lieutenant respond to and assume command of the scene of criminal activity.
- Perform investigative responsibilities and field supervision of crime scenes in addition to performing investigative work and general administrative activities.
- Conduct criminal investigations that require additional follow-up case management interview/interrogating witnesses and suspects testifying in court gathering evidence and locating and apprehending suspects.
- Conduct criminal and special investigations including domestic violence burglaries thefts robberies assaults sex offenses homicides and the enforcement of City County and State laws.
- Receiving calls from and assisting other law enforcement agencies in emergencies or with requests for assistance with investigations including Critical Incident Response Team (C.I.R.T.) investigations.
- Conduct interviews/interrogations of suspects witnesses and others connected to criminal investigations.
- Identify preserve and collect evidence in a timely manner using Department approved methods.
- In a timely manner accurately complete forms and written reports associated with investigations.
- Maintain an organized accurate and updated file on cases under investigation.
- Locate and examine all possible sources of evidence and information regarding assigned cases.
- Write and execute search and arrest warrants.
- Arrest suspects of criminal activity upon establishment of probable cause.
- File cases with the District Attorneys office.
- Testify in court regarding activities and findings in criminal investigations.
- Provide routine case updates to the assigned Sergeant providing accurate status on investigations.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Perform surveillance on subjects who are involved in criminal investigations.
- Function in the capacity of a uniformed Patrol Officer when deemed necessary.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Skill & Ability:
- MUST ALREADY BE A CERTIFIED POLYGRAPH EXAMINER.
- Two or more years experience performing polygraph examinations as a sworn law enforcement officer required.
- Completion of a minimum of thirty continuing education hours in coursework related to polygraphy within the past two years.
- Must complete a minimum of thirty continuing education hours every two years in coursework related to the field of polygraphy.
- Must maintain a national polygraph examiner license in good standing with the American Polygraph Association or American Association for Police Polygraphers.
- Written communication skills necessary for the accurate completion of required forms and reports.
- Oral communication skills that allow for the successful gathering of information from suspects and witnesses.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively testify in court and legal proceedings.
- Ability to identify collect process and preserve evidence using Department approved methods.
- Must have knowledge in criminal law and rules of evidence sufficient to conduct investigations without the immediate presence of supervisor or assisting officer/detective.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Minimum standards set forth by Colorado P.O.S.T.
- Demonstrated mental capacity emotional stability and legal/procedural knowledge to analyze situations to make legally and ethically sound decisions.
- Demonstrated effective verbal communications skills allowing communication with people who are emotional or distressed under adverse conditions and to groups of varying sizes.
- Written communication skills to prepare accurate and concise records and reports of activities/investigations. Personal computer and keyboard skills sufficient to conduct all required Department data searches and document production.
- Pursuit driving police baton electronic control device pepper spray arrest control and radar certifications.
- Firearms proficiency with both the strong and weak hand on all Department issued firearms. Must be able to load unload aim and fire handguns rifles and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions and under various conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards.
- Must possess a valid Colorado drivers license.
- Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
- This position may require non-traditional work hours and will be subject to on-call status and overtime including nights holidays and weekends.
- Ability to sit in and/or drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.
- Must meet physical ability test standards set forth in Department policies.
- Withstand extreme weather conditions from sub-freezing to hot humid temperatures.
- Incumbent must be able to perform duties under a wide range of external conditions from sedentary office work to physically and emotionally demanding activity such as violent physical arrests.
- Must be able to legally possess and carry a firearm.
Basic Criminal Investigation Major Crime Investigation School and/or Interview and Interrogation School preferred.
Experience: Minimum of four years of law enforcement experience two years in an investigative/detective capacity preferred. Preferred Colorado P.O.S.T. certified. Candidates must have the knowledge skills and abilities to perform all duties of a police officer.
Material and Equipment Directly Used: Personal Computer calculator copy machine fax machine tape recorder body worn camera camera equipment fingerprint kit investigative equipment.
Working Environment/Physical Activities: Some work performed in a typical office environment which requires sitting reaching repetitive keyboard motions; other work performed at crime scenes. Must be able to perform the following physical requirements: walking standing stooping kneeling reaching pushing pulling lifting grasping crawling bending climbing feeling talking seeing (includes distinguishing color) hearing and conducting repetitive motions. Ability to function for extended periods of time with little rest or sleep. Extended periods conducting surveillance from vehicle. Building searches and open-air searches. Testifying in court. Public speaking to individuals and groups of varying sizes.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
APPLICANTS WHO ARE UNSUCCESSFUL IN THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY APPLY FOR FUTURE OPENINGS.
The City of Loveland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age disability or sexual orientation. We encourage value and respect diversity.
Beginning on 8/1/2023 The City of Loveland will begin participating in accordance with E-Verify requirements upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit for more information.
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