Police Officer - Experienced

City of Canon City•Canon City, CO

22h•$29 - $36

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties for the Canon City Police Department, to maintain public order, and to assist and protect the lives and property of Canon City residents, business owners, and visitors.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience as Police Officer I in the Canon City Police Department (CCPD), or One (1) year of experience with CCPD and three (3) years of experience with another law enforcement agency, or Five (5) years of experience with another law enforcement agency
Completion of Field Training.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Certified Colorado Police Officer, or eligible for Provisional Colorado POST Certification, due to possessing a qualifying out-of-state POST certificate.
Must have a valid unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within sixty (60) days of hire, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Canon City.
Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of experience as Police Officer I in the Canon City Police Department (CCPD), or One (1) year of experience with CCPD and Five (5) years of experience with another law enforcement agency, or Eight (8) years of experience with another law enforcement agency
Field Training or Skills Instructor.
Advanced Classes totaling 100 hours of training; of which 40 hours must include leadership training.
Any certifications showing advanced knowledge of police procedures including but not limited to the following:
Reid Interview/Interrogation Techniques
Basic or advanced crime scene investigation
Level One (1) or greater accident investigation
Basic or advanced investigations training
Standardized Field Sobriety Training
Intoxilyzer
First Aid/CPR

Responsibilities

Performs law enforcement duties on an assigned shift.
Upholds and enforces federal, state, and municipal criminal and traffic laws and ordinances.
Prevents criminal episodes and suppresses civil disturbances.
Patrols City in marked or unmarked police cars, responds to calls for assistance and traffic accidents.
Determines appropriate actions to maintain or re-establish law and order
Investigates incidents
Intervenes in disputes
Writes reports
Controls traffic
Issues citations
Apprehends criminal suspects, makes arrests, and transports suspects to jail.
Prepares legal paperwork such as arrest warrants, summons, probable cause affidavits, custody forms, penalty assessments, and revocation forms.
Consults with prosecutors and testifies in court.
Investigates crimes.
Collects and preserves evidence.
Photographs and videotapes crime scenes and accident scenes.
executes search warrants and conducts searches as authorized of buildings, vehicles, documents, and computers following established procedures.
Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.