SUMMARY
Under direction of the Chief of Police, Commanders, Corporals and Sergeant or assigned supervisor, patrols an assigned area in the enforcement of law and order and prevention of crime.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Operates an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of criminal and traffic laws.
- Enforces state, municipal, traffic, liquor, and wildlife codes.
- Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime. Provides First Responder, First Aid, assistance to accidents and other emergencies.
- Notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies. Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses, and damages to property.
- Gives directions and information.
- Operates radar; makes arrests; issues citations.
- Gives verbal warnings; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded.
- Directs traffic.
- Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment.
- Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
- Requests medical attention when necessary; appears in court as arresting or investigating officer.
- Transports prisoners.
- Performs initial investigations and assists in the investigations of crimes involving adults and/or juveniles.
- Investigates complaints.
- Interviews witnesses.
- Interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious.
- Assists other emergency and non-emergency departments as required.
- Occasionally enforces animal control ordinances.
- Assists with crime prevention and victims of crime.
- Issues citations for parking and moving violations.
- When needed impounds and tags evidence.
- Prepares a number of reports of own activities and incidents.
- Assists other agencies as situations require.
- Participates in-service, basic, and other training.
- Takes assignments in specific areas such as traffic investigations, field training, court officer, public awareness, and others as assigned; checks and cleans patrol car.
- Use and operates police equipment such as firearms, chemical agents, less lethal equipment, intoxilyzers, radar and other equipment.
OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE: May make public presentations; performs other duties as assigned. Required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Read, interpret, and understand departmental rules, policies, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature, together with an aptitude for law enforcement work. Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation.
- Write clear, timely and accurate reports.
- Learn the use and care of a police vehicle and firearms.
- Perform moderate physical work and to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally 100 pounds and control a human.
- Stand, climb, kneel, twist, ride, pinch, pick, reach, grasp, walk, sit, bend, crawl, push, pull and perform a variety of similar body movements.
- Police Officer must possess hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to use weapons, office equipment, computer, and operate a vehicle. Talk and hear in person and by telephone and two-way radio.
- Use facsimile, email and other electronic devices.
- See and read to get instructions, use computer screens, fill out reports, observe crime scenes, and conduct investigations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Willing to submit to extensive training with occasional out of town travel.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid Colorado driver's license.
- State certified or certifiable in Law Enforcement through the Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T).
- Certain certifications and standards must be achieved and maintained according to departmental policies and Colorado law.
- Required to pass a detailed background and criminal record check, psychological exam, physical agility, written test, pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment fit for duty exam.
- Must be 21 years or more at time of hire.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Proficient in English. Other languages helpful.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to concentrate on tasks with many distractions.
Ability to perform moderate physical work and lift 50 pounds and to occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
Possess hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to perform rescues, maintenance & first-aid.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, twist, reach, bend, grasp, kneel and perform a variety of similar body movements.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to work all weather conditions.
- Must be able to work in an office atmosphere with many distractions.
- Must be able to work in the Public view and maintain a professional, controlled environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.01 - $40.63 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
