Police Officer I-III

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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. Interested applicants who do not have POST certification should consider applying for the Police Officer Recruit position.

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This position is Open Until filled with applications reviewed approximately every two weeks.

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.

The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. Duties are performed on a rotating shift basis. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• 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 vehicle
• At 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).

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Meet the qualifications for Level I.

Meet the qualifications for Level II.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :

At the higher levels :

EXEMPT

No

REPORTS TO

Sergeant or Master Police Officer

PAY GRADE

Officer I

$74,860 - 89,832 annual equivalent

Officer II

$75,764 - 102,281 annual equivalent

Officer III

$81,907 - 110,575 annual equivalent

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Must establish and maintain residency within 60 minute

commute time of duty location. Residency requirements must be met within 6 months of hire.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE

No

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE

Job Critical Allowance

Successful candidates must pass a background investigation including physical evaluation and psychological evaluation.

Police Officer I / II / III

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Frequency Guide

Rarely (R)

Occasionally (O)

Frequently (F)

Constantly (C)

Less than - 5%

6 – 30%

31% - 70%

Over 70%

Physical Task

Frequency

Physical Surroundings

Frequency

Sitting

Extreme Temperatures

Standing

Inside Work

Walking

Outside Work

Running

Walking on uneven surfaces

Stooping

Working at height

Kneeling

Other : Squatting

Climbing

Environmental Conditions

Balancing

Exposure to Chemicals

Reaching

Exposure to Gases / Fumes / Dust

Grasping

High Noise Levels

Finger Dexterity

Moderate Noise Levels

Handling

Vibrations

Visual Acuity : Near

Light / Power Equipment Ops

Visual Acuity Far

Heavy Equipment Operation

Depth Perception

Work in Traffic

Color Discrimination

Local Travel

Peripheral Vision

Out of Town Travel

Talking

Other : Squatting

Other : Squatting

Over 100 pounds

Over 50 Pounds

Over 10 pounds

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