Police Officer

Reports To: Police SergeantCompensation:The Police Officer position is a full-time position and requires a minimum of 86 hours per two-week pay period including possible overtime, evenings and nights. The pay range is $61,560 - $90,422.Full-Time Benefits:The following benefits are offered to all full-time employees:PTO Accrual (available immediately as accrued)Health insurance, vision, and dental457 Retirement with city match up to 6% (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment).Access to robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)15 paid holidays annually, include 1 floating holidayCity-paid CO FAMLI premiumsJob Definition: Police Officers exercise a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence performing skilled police work. The Police Officer duties include police patrol, criminal investigations, enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community services. Police Officers work in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues, to provide public safety to the community, and to maintain peace, safety, and order. Police Officers must exercise considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of situations and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work. This position requires employees to work in highly stressful, emergency situations where injury or death of individuals might occur. This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.Essential Duties:The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by this position. The duties below are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Perform proactive police patrol functions, respond to calls for service, enforce laws, maintain order, prevent crime, enforce traffic laws and direct traffic and provide miscellaneous service to assist the public;Enforce statutes, codes and laws in a manner that is reasonable, fair and devoid of bias of any kind;Investigate crimes, gather evidence, interview people, issue citations, make arrests, prepare reports and cases for prosecution, and testify in court;Conduct investigations of criminal activity consistent with statutory requirements, best-practices and departmental policies and procedures;Conduct searches of individuals, structures and vehicles in a manner that meets constitutional requirements;Handle and process evidence according to department policy and in accordance with statutory requirements;Operate police vehicles responsibly and in a manner that reflects positively on the department;Utilize firearms in a manner consistent with safe practices, department policy, state statutes, federal law and the United States Constitution;Utilize weaponless defense techniques in a manner that is reasonable, just and constitutional;Interact with members of the community and the department in a manner that is professional, fair and without bias;Treat members of the community and co-workers with dignity, respect and in a manner that reflects positively on the agency;Communicate verbally and in writing clearly and concisely;Report to work on-time, with the required equipment and dressed appropriately for the assignment in a manner that reflects positively on the department;Work on a computer for word processing, report submissions, sending and receiving emails, and data entry.Additional Duties:Animal control;Community liaison;Perform related work and support for the citys Police Department as requiredSupervision Exercised:No supervisory dependence of Action:Work is performed in accordance with legal requirements, standard practices and methods requiring initiative to complete recurring assignments independently and judgment to determine which of many methods are applicable in any given munication/Working Relationships:Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the city, outside agencies, and the general public in a positive and cooperative manner. Maintain strong working relationships with the community, city staff, local, state and federal partners and other outside agencies.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of applicable city, county, state, and federal statutes, regulations, ordinances, and codes;Knowledge of department policies, practices, techniques, and methods required to perform duties;Knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement;Knowledge of appropriate self-defense techniques;Accurate sense of directions and the ability to travel from one location to another using a map;Knowledge of basic grammar and writing skills;Superior customer service principles and skills;A keen sense of observation and ability to analyze situations quickly;Ability to use de-escalation strategies to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy;Knowledge of traffic laws to safely operate a motor vehicle;Knowledge of basic mathematic calculations to include addition and subtraction; Moral standards and a high degree of integrity;Emotional intelligence to all types of situations including stressful situations;Ability to work independently, pay close attention to detail, and manage multiple reports, documents, and deadlines effectively;Innovative, collaborative, organized, and self-motivated;Ability to properly operate or use: computer (Google, Microsoft Office software), telephone, copier, calculator, audio and video recording devices, and other digital equipment;Ability to respond effectively to sensitive matters or complaints and provide excellent community service;Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive matters;Ability to problem-solve;Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously;Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed;Ability to attend government meetings that may take place after normal business hours.Current CPR certificationQualifications:Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED required. An Associates or Bachelor's degree is preferred but is not required. Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification is preferred.Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to respond to employees, customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community. Pay differential for officer with bilingual Spanish speaking skills.Be a U.S. citizen and 21 years of age at time of applicationPossess a valid, unrestricted drivers license at time of application and date of hireNot have been convicted of the following:A felony crimeA misdemeanor crime of domestic violenceA misdemeanor crime that would affect ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) BoardSee Colorado POST website Disqualifying Incidents/Criminal History for a list of misdemeanor convictions which may affect an individuals certification ability.

Created: 2026-03-07