Police Officer I - III

Summary

Summary The Town is seeking qualified and diverse applicants for the position of Police Officer I/II/III. Placement within this range is based on skills and experience.Summary The Town is seeking qualified and diverse applicants for the position of Police Officer I/II/III. Placement within this range is based on skills and experience. Please note that applicants MUST have current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certificate (POST certification) or out-of-state law enforcement candidates may challenge, and must pass, the POST once hired. This position is Open Until filled with a first review date of October 12th, 2026. This position performs proactive entry level to advanced level law enforcement duties depending upon rank. This includes public safety, the protection of property, and crime prevention and detection. May be assigned an area of specialty as needed. At the higher levels, may be responsible for less senior police officers and may act as a Field Training Officer.Examples Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities Enforces local, state and federal laws and/or ordinances.Responds to calls for service including public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations.Enforces traffic laws and promotes traffic safety.Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas.Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens.Investigates and assists at crime scenes or accidents; protects evidence, collects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses.Operates a police vehicle under emergency and non-emergency conditions.Apprehends and detains suspects.Writes and prepares a variety of reports and completes forms.Prepares and provides effective testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys.Provides code enforcement and animal control activities as needed.Organizes and conducts a variety community oriented policing activities; attends community functions and meetings for the purpose of public relations and education.At the advanced levels, may be responsible for less senior police officers; acts as an informal leader for less senior officers and other public safety personnel.Cleanliness and operability of assigned vehicleAt the advanced levels, trains police officers or other public safety personnel in areas of expertise; maintains proficiency as a trainer and stays current with specialty field; assists in evaluating the department's training needs.At Level III, may serve as a Field Training Officer (FTO).At Level III, may assist in the selection of new officers.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Summary The Town is seeking qualified and diverse applicants for the position of Police Officer I/II/III. Placement within this range is based on skills and experience.Summary The Town is seeking qualified and diverse applicants for the position of Police Officer I/II/III. Placement within this range is based on skills and experience. Please note that applicants MUST have current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certificate (POST certification) or out-of-state law enforcement candidates may challenge, and must pass, the POST once hired. This position is Open Until filled with a first review date of October 12th, 2026. This position performs proactive entry level to advanced level law enforcement duties depending upon rank. This includes public safety, the protection of property, and crime prevention and detection. May be assigned an area of specialty as needed. At the higher levels, may be responsible for less senior police officers and may act as a Field Training Officer.Examples Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities Enforces local, state and federal laws and/or ordinances.Responds to calls for service including public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations.Enforces traffic laws and promotes traffic safety.Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas.Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens.Investigates and assists at crime scenes or accidents; protects evidence, collects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses.Operates a police vehicle under emergency and non-emergency conditions.Apprehends and detains suspects.Writes and prepares a variety of reports and completes forms.Prepares and provides effective testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys.Provides code enforcement and animal control activities as needed.Organizes and conducts a variety community oriented policing activities; attends community functions and meetings for the purpose of public relations and education.At the advanced levels, may be responsible for less senior police officers; acts as an informal leader for less senior officers and other public safety personnel.Cleanliness and operability of assigned vehicleAt the advanced levels, trains police officers or other public safety personnel in areas of expertise; maintains proficiency as a trainer and stays current with specialty field; assists in evaluating the department's training needs.At Level III, may serve as a Field Training Officer (FTO).At Level III, may assist in the selection of new officers.#J-18808-Ljbffr