Police Officer

Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado•Snowmass Village, CO

70d•$36 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Snowmass Village is looking to hire a Police Officer to join our Police Department! This is an in-person position. We are looking for a friendly, community-oriented person with a profound connection to Snowmass Village. You must demonstrate a history of integrity, strong work ethic and self-initiated work skills. You must be a good communicator and have excellent situational awareness. If you enjoy complex problem solving and are adept at working long hours with unusual and flexible work schedules, apply with us!

Requirements

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school; some college level work in courses related to law enforcement is desirable.
Valid Colorado Driver's License with excellent past driving record.
Aged 21 and older
Ability to perform the essential functions listed in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Ability to read, interpret, and understand departmental rules, policies, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature, together with an aptitude for law enforcement work.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation.
Ability to learn the use and care of automobile, firearms and less than lethal equipment.
Willing to submit to extensive training.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, and the public.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance 100% premium coverage for the employee, 83% premium coverage for dependents.
Employee can choose from two plans options; a PPO and a HDHP with HSA where the Town contributes an amount that equals to the deductible
Generous leave plans, on the first year of employment up to 200 hours of leave in addition to 10 paid holidays
Recreation benefit for eligible employees on the amount of $1700 – you can use this benefit to purchase your ski pass!
Free membership at the Snowmass Recreation Center and 50% off the cost of annual family membership
The Town contributes 13% to your 401a and employee contributes 8% minimum to a 457 account
$100/month for police officers living within or close to the Snowmass Village town limits
Possibility for priority for placement in a Town of Snowmass Village employee housing unit upon availability
6 weeks of paid parental leave for bonding with a child upon birth or adoption
Employee Assistance Program: 8 sessions per topic with a therapist or coach, for you or a family member
$1,000 sign-on bonus available!