Police Officer - Detective Assignment (89384)

Town of Erie•Erie, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Erie Police Department is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, experienced Detective or Police Officer interested in advancing their investigative skills through a dedicated assignment within our Investigations unit as a Detective. In this role, you will serve in a detective capacity, working complex cases, collaborating with specialized units, and playing a key role in the community. This assignment provides an exceptional opportunity to build deep investigative experience over a 3-7 year term before returning to Patrol with enhanced expertise, greater career versatility, and a broadened skill set that strengthens your impact on the department. The selected certified Police Officer must successfully complete the full Field Training Officer (FTO) program before being formally assigned to the Detective special assignment.

Requirements

Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or, for out-of-state applicants, must have the ability to successfully challenge the Colorado P.O.S.T. and obtain certification.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
State of Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate (POST Certification)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Two years of continuous service as a certified Police Officer
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph, drug screen, psychological, and medical exams.
Must be able to attain and maintain a variety of law enforcement certifications.
Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience of advanced criminal investigative techniques.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal statutes, codes, ordinances, and relevant case law relating to criminal or illegal activity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with peers, superiors, court officials, prosecuting attorneys, suspects, witnesses, other law enforcement personnel, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with victims, suspects and fellow police officers.
Is required to be on-call and respond in a timely manner for case investigations and crime scene processing which may occur outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

Field Training Officer (FTO)
Drone Officer
Bike Patrol
SWAT
Honor Guard
LGBTQ+ Liaison
Peer Support
School Resource Officer (SRO)
K-9 Officer
Traffic Collateral Duties

Responsibilities

Investigates crimes against persons and/or their property.
Investigates illicit drug activities and coordinates activities with the Drug Task Force.
Manages crime scenes; collects, establishes chain of custody, processes and maintains evidence.
Conducts on scene and follow-up interviews of witnesses and victims.
Conducts on scene and follow-up interrogations of suspects.
Arrests suspects involved in violations of laws.
Performs surveillance and develops leads.
Obtains and executes arrest warrants, subpoenas, production of records, and search warrants.
Develops and maintains case files and other files to document all pertinent information.
May provide oversight with the field investigative work of police officers.
Prepares and file criminals cases with the town’s prosecuting attorney, the Boulder County and Weld County district attorney’s offices.
Provides testimony in court.
Prepares and presents written reports and oral presentations as required.
Serves on Weld and Boulder County Critical Incident Response Teams
Serves as police officer to cover shifts as required.
Attends training including firearms, arrest control, first aid CPR, legal updates etc.; attends meetings with community, staff, and other agencies; participates in community and education programs and projects.
Performs related work as required and assigned.
Respond to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations.
May provide emergency medical assistance, control traffic, and otherwise ensure attention is given to public safety.
Detect and prevent criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas.
Note possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions.
Promote crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents, including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens.
Investigate crime scenes or accidents and assist other officers.
Protect evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations.
Enforce traffic laws, vehicle codes, and promotes traffic safety.
Make arrests as appropriate.
Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.
Prepare a variety of daily reports and logs.
Provide a variety of related police services, including transport of prisoners, assistance to motorists, and mediation of family disturbances.
May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and work closely with District Attorneys regarding cases.
Conduct a variety of community-oriented policing activities to include participating in Erie’s Community Police Academy, business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, etc.
Prepare and provides testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys.
Provide code enforcement and animal control activities as needed.
Issue appropriate citations and take immediate action to mitigate problems and disputes.
At advanced levels, may be assigned as a Field Training Officer.

Benefits

Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program
48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
Option to “sell back” PTO after two years of continuous employment
457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions
Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
Half-off charging at Town-owned EV charging stations
Pet Insurance
Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer