City of Loveland
Lateral Police Detective / Polygraph Examiner
City of Loveland, Loveland, Colorado, United States, 80538
Lateral Police Detective / Polygraph Examiner
Job Category: Law Enforcement Lateral I [2 to 3 years experience] $89,661 per year $96,725 per year after 12-month probation period $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation Lateral II [3-5 years experience] $96,725 per year $104,115.44 per year after 12-month probation period $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation Lateral III [5+ years experience] $104,115.44 per year $111,179.64 per year after 12-month probation period $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation Lateral IIII [10+ years experience] $104,115.44 per year $111,179.64 per year after completion of training $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation Selection process: 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 subject's truthfulness or deception. Prepares and submits written reports regarding the polygraph exam results to investigations personnel and Loveland Police Department Human Resources. 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: 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. 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.
Job Category: Law Enforcement Lateral I [2 to 3 years experience] $89,661 per year $96,725 per year after 12-month probation period $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation Lateral II [3-5 years experience] $96,725 per year $104,115.44 per year after 12-month probation period $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation Lateral III [5+ years experience] $104,115.44 per year $111,179.64 per year after 12-month probation period $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation Lateral IIII [10+ years experience] $104,115.44 per year $111,179.64 per year after completion of training $15,000 hiring bonus + 3 weeks vacation Selection process: 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 subject's truthfulness or deception. Prepares and submits written reports regarding the polygraph exam results to investigations personnel and Loveland Police Department Human Resources. 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: 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. 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.