Police Officer

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

11d

About The Position

If you are interested in working in a cause, not a job, we need you! If you want your education and your life to make a difference, we need you. If you want to look forward to going to work every day, we need you. We are the members of the Greeley Police Department. We make a difference in the world every day. We help people and we get a great sense of self-fulfillment from doing it. We invite you to see if you measure up to becoming part of our organization of over 200 people dedicated to making our community a better and safer place to live. In exchange, we offer you a salary and benefits package competitive with any law enforcement agency in Colorado. We offer you a modern facility to work out of. We offer well-equipped vehicles and over $17,000 in personal equipment issued to each new officer, including a patrol rifle and smartphone. We need you and we hope you need us. Read on to learn how you can become a member of a proud group of dedicated professionals. Adam Turk-Chief of Police For detailed information about becoming a Police Officer with the City of Greeley, please CLICK HERE ATTENTION CURRENT POST ACADEMY STUDENTS Students actively enrolled and/or attending a Colorado POST academy may be eligible for in-state academy tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of academy and POST certification. Academy Reimbursement Requirements: Candidate must be actively enrolled and/or attending a Colorado POST academy. Upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, candidate will sign a Training Expense Reimbursement Agreement, stipulating that they will serve as an Officer with the Greeley Police Department for a minimum of 2 years, after successful completion of the FTO program. Note: If the candidate separates employment prior to 2 years, they may be required to reimburse some or all of the in-state academy tuition cost. Recruitment Process: Essential Functions Test - If you are selected to move forward after application screening, you will be invited via email to the Essential Functions Test (EFT). The EFT is a series of obstacles and physical maneuvers that represent the essential physical functions potentially required of police officers. You can view a demonstration of the EFT HERE. NOTE: No make-up dates will be available. Oral board interviews – if you pass the EFT, you will be invited to interview. Preemployment questionnaire – if you are selected to move forward from the oral boards, you will receive a link to the website to complete the questionnaire. Command Staff interview – a review of the preemployment questionnaire will determine if you will be invited to interview with Command Staff. Background investigations – if you are selected to move forward from Command Staff interviews, you will move into the background investigation phase of the process. Pre-employment screenings – if you are selected to move forward from the background investigation process, you will be given a conditional job offer and participate in a polygraph, psychological evaluation, medical evaluation, and drug screening. Hire date – if you pass all pre-employment screening, you will be given a final job offer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
POST Certified in Colorado; OR Certified officer in another state and eligible for Colorado POST certification; OR Currently attending Colorado Certified Police Academy with graduation date before official hire date.
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Legally able to work in the United States and possess a firearm
Be in good physical condition
Have vision of or correctable to 20/20
No felony convictions or conviction involving moral turpitude
No illegal drug usage or related activities within the previous 5 years
No use of marijuana or psilocybin mushrooms within the last year
No arrest for DUI, DWAI, or DUID within the last 5 years

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual skills desired but not required - preference points offered for Spanish fluency.

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle, in patrol car, or by bicycle to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and assist in non-criminal matters
Answers radio-dispatched or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and altercations
Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area
Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments
Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures
Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects
Gathers and preserves evidence
Performs first aid and provides assistance to accident and other victims
Participates in problem solving and community-oriented policing projects
Directs and controls traffic; investigates traffic accidents
Issues written citations for traffic and other violations
Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations
Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information
Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems
Writes detailed incident, investigation, and other reports
Provides credible testimony in court
Mediates civil disputes and other non-criminal disagreements
Attempts to de-escalate and obtain appropriate services for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons