Police Hiring

CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO

500 E. Third Street, Loveland, Colorado 80537 United States

Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Full Time

Human Resources and Personnel

Public Safety

Job Summary:

The Hiring and Recruitment Coordinator conducts and coordinates all aspects of the department's internal and external recruitment and hiring efforts. The Hiring and Recruitment Coordinator collaborates with the City's Human Resources Department in the recruitment of department personnel. Responsible for supporting the organization's recruitment efforts, administering employee records, managing vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring compliance with recruiting employment laws and regulations, and administering recruitment programs.

The salary range for this position is $25.66- $34.65 per hour with a hiring range of $ $30.16, depending on qualifications and experience.

Selection process timeline

• Position Closes: Open until filled
• Pre-interview Questionnaires due: TBD
• Oral Board Interview: TBD
• Conditional Job Offer and Background Investigation: TBD
• Psychological
• Polygraph
• Drug Test
• Final job offer: TBD

A RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

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Essential Functions:

• Manage and coordinate talent acquisition including recruitment, screening, selection, and onboarding new hires.
• Participate in internal and external interview panels and selection processes.
• Understand and stay abreast of changing recruiting laws/best practices within the public safety industry.
• Maintain Police and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) that include applicant tracking, onboarding system and workflow.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Police Department new employee orientation.
• Develop, analyze, and provide metrics/reports related to recruiting and staffing levels to department leadership.
• Provide innovative talent searches.
• Provide direct support to hiring and application processes including interview guidance and attendance.
• Onboard and orient sworn and professional staff.
• Manage hiring processes and coordinate new hires, promotions, and transfers for internal and external candidates.
• Provide support and input in conjunction with workforce and succession planning
• Assist with the development/revision of job descriptions.
• Works with Human Resources regarding employee leaves of absence and modified duty assignments.

Other Job Functions:

• Compile HR recruiting metrics, trends and audits.
• Assist with employee events (recognition) and special events;
• Assist in updating program/policy related to employee recognition, recruiting, selection, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years experience in recruiting required.

An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year for year basis.

Certifications:

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable Human Resource federal, state and local laws including equal employment opportunity regulations, and records retention.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail required.
• Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel within the city.
• Exercise initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all areas.
• Ability to carry department issued cell phone and respond as soon as possible.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent mi nimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent e xposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional e xposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This position may work evenings weekends and holidays. As a result, the position is eligible for continuous floating holiday.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. 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 r ight to work. Visit E- for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of an extensive background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug/alcohol screening.

With over 300 days of sunshine, proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, endless outdoor recreation options and a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene Loveland is an award winning City. In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the 2020 Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence. Loveland is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years. Additionally, Loveland has consistently been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. Featured by USA Today in 2017 as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America. As the rest of the world is figuring out what we have known for quite some time… Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ~ Love What You Do, Land With Us