Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Entry-level sworn position responsible for enforcing State and Federal laws and City Ordinances. This position requires both reactive and proactive application of law enforcement authority to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and visitors to the City. Supervision will be through department supervisory personnel through the chain of command, generally through Patrol Sergeant or other personnel responsible for a patrol shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Patrol the City enforcing laws and ordinances related to traffic, criminal and civil violations as authorized by State Statutes governing the powers of sworn officers.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of reports of their actions as required by the department.
• Investigate crimes and complaints with a fair and impartial mind set, seek the truth in all matters and report that finding.
• Treat all persons they contact with the utmost courtesy, professionalism and compassion, to the highest degree possible in the situation.
• Be prepared to support actions in a Court of Law through presentation of evidence and testimony.
• Versed in the process of evidence collection, preservation and presentation.
• Working in adverse weather conditions.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to develop a strong working knowledge of laws and ordinances, and to gain an in-depth knowledge of City street locations, business locations, and government facilities.
• Knowledge of City resources from other departments, and knowledge of other agencies that can assist a victim of crime or circumstance.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity for multi-tasking
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to deal calmly with irate people, ability to handle catastrophic situations, and ability to handle physical confrontations with acceptable levels of force as prescribed by policy and training.
• Strong communication skills; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a wide variety of people on a wide variety of subjects.

• Utilize good judgement and ability to problem solve.
• Capacity for empathy and compassion.
• Ability to demonstrate courage and take responsibility.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Must live within 50 miles from the intersection of Grand Avenue and 8th Street. Total travel time cannot exceed 60 minutes at posted driving speeds.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Necessary:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certification as a Peace Officer.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s record.
• Must pass a polygraph test, personal interview with the Chief of Police, written exam, psychological assessment and Colorado P.O.S.T. background investigation, including a credit check and fingerprints.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Desired:

• College Degree in Criminal Justice or associated field.
• Effectively communicate in the Spanish language, as determined by exam provided by the City.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Patrol Sergeant
DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 0
JOB LOCATION: City Hall, 101 8th St, Glenwood Springs, CO
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Full time
HOURS: 84 hours biweekly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.51 - $34.94 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (Required)

Work Location: In person

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