POLICE OFFICER

TOWN OF EAGLE•Eagle, CO

9d•$39 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Police Officer protects life and property, preserves peace, responds to emergencies, investigates violations of law, and provides professional police services to residents and visitors. Officers exercise independent judgment consistent with the United States and Colorado Constitutions, applicable laws, Town ordinances, and department policy. The Eagle Police Department emphasizes community trust, ethical conduct, service, teamwork, and effective problem-solving. This essential public safety position operates within a 24-hour service. Officers work scheduled 12-hour shifts and may be assigned days or nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, court appearances, callouts, emergency response, and training outside regular shifts. Shift assignments and rotations are determined by operational needs. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in mountain weather and variable terrain, with possible exposure to traffic, noise, physical confrontations, traumatic events, infectious materials, hazardous substances, and potentially life-threatening conditions. The role involves extended sitting, standing, walking, and driving, as well as strenuous activity. This description covers core Police Officer duties. Police Officer I / Police Officer II titles, experience thresholds, pay grades, lateral placement, and advancement criteria are determined by the Town’s approved classification and compensation plan and applicable personnel policies; no automatic advancement is implied. The position is based at the Town of Eagle, 200 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631. The Town is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 21 years of age at appointment, subject to applicable law and Town requirements.
Colorado POST certification, or eligibility for Colorado POST certification by the date specified in the recruitment announcement.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Town driving standards, including continued eligibility to drive department vehicles.
Ability to meet applicable Colorado POST, legal, Town, and department standards for appointment and continued employment, including required training and qualifications.
Successful completion of job-related selection requirements, including background investigation, reference and driving history review, interviews, psychological assessment, drug screening, medical evaluation, and other lawful assessments determined by the Town.
Ability to maintain certifications and meet applicable standards regarding criminal history, integrity, and fitness for peace officer duties.
Working knowledge of criminal law, traffic law, municipal ordinances, constitutional requirements, arrest and search procedures, evidence handling, and law enforcement operations, and ability to maintain current knowledge.
Ability to assess rapidly changing circumstances, identify risks, make defensible decisions, and respond effectively while protecting life and minimizing unnecessary harm.
Ability to communicate clearly with diverse populations, resolve conflict, interview people, write complete reports, and testify effectively.
Ability to safely and proficiently operate police vehicles, firearms, defensive tactics equipment, communications equipment, and department information systems.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively, maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and establish trust with coworkers and the community.
Ability to perform essential physical and cognitive tasks, including responding to emergencies, pursuing and controlling persons when lawful and necessary, and providing emergency assistance.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, on foot, or by other authorized means; identify public safety concerns, deter crime, and provide visible, approachable service.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, stabilize scenes, and coordinate needed resources.
Investigate criminal and traffic offenses; conduct lawful interviews, searches, detentions, and arrests; identify and preserve evidence; document findings and follow up on assigned cases.
Prepare accurate, timely, objective reports, citations, affidavits, and other records; maintain evidence integrity and chain of custody; testify truthfully in judicial and administrative proceedings.
Use de-escalation, crisis intervention, communication, and proportionate, legally justified tactics; use force only as authorized by law and policy and promptly report required incidents.
Enforce traffic laws, investigate collisions, direct traffic, and support traffic-safety education and targeted enforcement informed by community needs.
Protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all persons through impartial, procedurally just, trauma-informed policing and respectful treatment of victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Engage residents, schools, businesses, and visitors; participate in community events, crime prevention, outreach, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
Coordinate with Eagle County dispatch, fire and EMS, neighboring law enforcement agencies, schools, courts, and other public safety partners; assist with mutual aid and major incidents as assigned.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with Town leadership, employees, criminal justice partners, and the public to support collaborative, community-focused policing.
Support and champion a culture focused on continuous improvement; foster innovative ideas and streamline operations to provide value for customers and the community.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support departmental goals and operations.