Police Officer (Lateral Certified Police Officers or POST Certified Candidates)

Police Officer Or Lateral Police Officer

The City of Sheridan Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer or Lateral Police Officer.

Lateral Police Officer Qualifications :

STATE CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER : In order to qualify as a Lateral-Entry officer, you must meet the current hiring standards :

• Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certification or state equivalent.
• Currently employed full time as a police officer by a state, county, or municipal police or sheriff's department.

Applicants who are retired or separated as a result of layoff can be considered providing :

TWO YEARS PATROL DUTY : Additionally, all applicants must possess a minimum of two (2) years patrol duty (calls to service / street duty) while employed full time by state, county, municipal police or sheriff's department. Academy training does not count toward the two-year minimum experience requirement. Experience accumulated as a deputy or officer employed at a correctional facility, college, university, District Attorney's office, or as a Federal or Military Police Officer is not applicable experience.

Examples Of Duties

1. Patrols assigned area to deter illegal activities and identify criminal activity in order to preserve the safety and security of individuals, buildings and neighborhoods.

2. Responds to dispatch calls and investigates citizen complaints and reports of breaches of the peace including crimes in progress, crimes discovered after the fact, disturbances, and accidents. Performs extra patrol watches in order to maintain high visibility.

3. Performs investigations of crimes by : interviewing witnesses, complainants and victims to obtain facts and circumstances of incidents; gathering physical evidence and photographing crime scenes to ensure the proper preservation and collection of evidence for use in court proceedings; and conducting follow-up investigations as needed to obtain additional case information.

4. Prepares, processes and transmits reports including : incident reports, non-criminal reports; booking reports; accident reports; witness statements; and traffic citations.

5. Apprehends, arrests and detains criminal suspects and law violators to ensure public safety and maintain order. Takes suspects into custody by the reading of rights, booking and transport of individuals to holding and jailing facilities.

6. Prepares citations and summonses necessary to charge individuals with violations of ordinances, statutes, and laws including petty, misdemeanor and felonious offenses. Serves warrants and subpoenas.

7. Acts as first responder to emergencies rendering medical / first aid / CPR and requesting medical attention when necessary. Responds to emergency calls involving robberies, burglaries, kidnappings, assaults, and homicides.

8. Performs traffic surveillance and operates traffic radar / lasers to enforce traffic ordinances and statutes. Investigates traffic accidents and assists motorists in various situations. Directs traffic as needed to ensure safe operations.

9. Serves as a witness by testifying in court and providing information and evidence during court proceedings.

10. Responds to inquiries and provides information to citizens and visitors of the City of Sheridan including giving of directions, requesting vehicular roadside assistance, and locating lost children.

11. Attends periodic training sessions and seminars involving physical training, classroom instruction, field exercises, simulation exercises, investigative methods, rescue methods, and instruction in the use of equipment including : firearms; vehicles; intoxilyzers; tazers and other equipment.

12. Participates in community-oriented police functions to educate and promote community relations.

13. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications

Supplemental Information

1. Application Review

2. Oral Assessment Board

3. Complete detailed background packet and signed background waiver

4. Polygraph

5. Psychological

6. Background Investigation

7. Drug Screen

8. Medical Exam

9. Finalist Interview

Employer : City of Sheridan

Location : Sheridan, CO

Salary : $73,000.00 - $109,559.00 Annually

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 0899

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 07 / 01 / 2024