The Town of Breckenridge Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Temporary Police Officer - Special Projects. Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, or designee, this role performs sworn law enforcement duties while providing support for departmental policy development, accreditation efforts, project coordination, technology implementation, organizational planning, and other strategic initiatives. This position combines traditional police officer responsibilities with specialized administrative, research, policy, and project management functions. The incumbent may perform patrol functions, special event assignments, community policing activities, training support, policy review, and coordination of department-wide initiatives.
For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment.
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High School diploma or GED required.
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Must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university.
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Prior Sworn law enforcement experience required.
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Experience in policy development, accreditation, project management, training, administration, technology implementation, or organizational planning preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
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Must possess and maintain Colorado POST Certification.
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Valid Colorado Driver’s License required at time of appointment.
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Incumbent’s driving record must remain in compliance with Town and departmental standards.
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Must maintain all certifications, qualifications, and training standards required by the department.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Qualified applicants must attach proof of their P.O.S.T. certification or proof of current enrollment in a Police academy program with their online application.
If selected to proceed in the recruitment process, candidates will be expected to participate in oral interviews. Candidates who are selected to proceed after their interview, will participate in a ride-a-long and integrity interview. If a candidate is selected to move forward in the recruitment after their ride-a-long and integrity interview, they may be offered a conditional offer of employment based on their successful completion of polygraph testing, psychological exam, medical examination, and a thorough background check. See "Recruitment Process" for more detailed information.
DISQUALIFIERS:
The Town of Breckenridge has disqualification guidelines for Sworn Officer positions. They generally relate to the following background criteria: integrity, narcotics behavior, driving history, excessive force or violence, financial responsibility and employment history and discipline. These could cause the disqualification of an applicant from the Police Officer process. See Disqualification Guidelines for Police Officer & CSO Applicants for more detailed information.
Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
