The Town of Timnath Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Sergeant.
The Police Sergeant is a key leadership position responsible for supervising patrol operations, overseeing investigations, supporting crime prevention initiatives, ensuring officer accountability, and fostering positive community relationships. This position serves as a direct link between command staff and frontline personnel while providing leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight.
Position Summary
The Police Sergeant performs supervisory, operational, and administrative law enforcement duties overseeing patrol operations, patrol-related investigations, crime prevention, traffic and school safety, and community relations. This role ensures compliance with Department and Town policies, federal and state laws, provides guidance and direct supervision to officers, and responds to emergencies while maintaining public safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervising and managing daily patrol operations, personnel, and resource allocation.
- Serving as incident commander during major or large-scale incidents.
- Providing direct supervision, mentorship, coaching, and guidance to officers.
- Managing personnel scheduling, staffing adjustments, and operational readiness.
- Implementing department policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
- Monitoring patrol activities and investigative efforts to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Reviewing and approving reports, records, case filings, and BlueTeam reports.
- Conducting performance evaluations and supporting employee development.
- Managing internal and public complaints in accordance with department standards.
- Actively participating in community policing efforts and relationship building.
- Promoting officer wellness and resilience through support and leadership initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Timnath Police Department Employees
- Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of sworn law enforcement experience.
External Candidates
- Must possess a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a fully commissioned police officer.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
Education and Certifications
- Associate degree or higher preferred.
- Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license by date of hire and maintain a safe driving record.
- Must currently possess a Colorado P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or equivalent.
- Out of State candidates must obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. certification within six (6) months of hire.
Disqualifying Factors
Applicants must satisfy all Town of Timnath and Colorado P.O.S.T. eligibility requirements. Candidates who do not meet these standards may be disqualified from further consideration.
Applicants must have NO:
- Felony convictions.
- Felony committed within the last three (3) years, whether arrested and charged or not.
- Conviction, plea of no contest, deferred judgment, or deferred sentence for a felony offense.
- Misdemeanor conviction within the past three (3) years.
- Certain misdemeanor offenses that would affect Colorado P.O.S.T. certification eligibility.
- Domestic violence convictions.
- Illicit drug use within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to LSD, heroin, cocaine, PCP, psilocybin mushrooms, amphetamines, inhalants, steroids, and similar substances.
- Use of any illegal drug, on or off duty, while employed as a law enforcement officer.
- Refusal to submit to a drug screening as part of the selection process.
Required Application Materials
To be considered for the Police Sergeant promotional process, applicants must submit to [email protected]:
- Completed Employment Application - can be downloaded from our website at https://timnath.org/police-department-jobs/
- Cover Letter
- Current Resume
The cover letter should describe the candidate's interest in the Police Sergeant position and highlight leadership experience, supervisory philosophy, and qualifications relevant to the role.
Incomplete application packets may not be considered.
Promotional Process Timeline
Application Deadline
August 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Possible Posting Extension
The posting may be extended if an insufficient applicant pool is received.
Application Review
Applications will be reviewed during the weeks of August 31, 2026, and September 7, 2026.
Candidate Notification
Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be notified via email during the week of September 21st, 2026.
Assessment Process
Testing will be conducted on October 20 and October 21, 2026.
Testing Location
Loveland, Colorado.
Additional Information
Specific testing location details and instructions will be provided directly to candidates invited to participate in the assessment process.
Desired Leadership Attributes
The Town of Timnath Police Department is seeking candidates who demonstrate:
- Professionalism and integrity.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound judgment in high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to community-oriented policing.
- Ability to foster a positive and accountable workplace culture.
How to Apply
Submit a completed Employment Application, Cover Letter, and Resume to [email protected] no later than 11:59 p.m. on August 28, 2026.
Applications received by the closing date will be reviewed during the weeks of August 31 and September 7, 2026. Candidates advancing to the testing phase will be notified via email during the week of September 21st, 2026.
Testing will occur on October 20th and 21st, 2026, in Loveland, Colorado. Specific testing location details will be provided to invited candidates.
The Town reserves the right to extend the posting if an adequate applicant pool is not achieved.
Hiring Process:
- Submit Application, cover letter, and resume
- Integrity Test
- Oral Board
- Fit for Duty
- Background investigation
- Psychological and medical screening
- Polygraph examination
- Drug testing
The Town of Timnath is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Title: Police Sergeant
Reports To: Police Captain
Department: Public Safety
Salary: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Step Salary Hiring Range: $114,431 - $123,769 per year DOQ
Step 1: $114,431, Step 2: $119,008, Step 3: $123,769
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Town sponsored Disability insurance (STD & LTD)
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance - Town sponsored & Voluntary plans offered
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- CO PERA
- Voluntary Retirement plan – 457(b)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Town provides all equipment
- Take home vehicle – must live within a distance/radius of no more than 30 miles from Timnath town limits
Pay: $114,431.00 - $123,769.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
