Police Officer - Experienced

City of Canon City • Canon City, CO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Police Officer 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. This role involves upholding and enforcing federal, state, and municipal criminal and traffic laws and ordinances, preventing criminal episodes, and suppressing civil disturbances.

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.
• Assists the public with general information and safety advice. Provides first aid when needed.
• Some positions serve as Field Training Officers (FTO’s), assisting in the training of other employees.
• Some positions serve on Central Mountain Training Foundation (CMTF) Board or Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Board.
• Some positions serve on the Special Weapons & Tactics (SRT) team.
• Some positions serve as School Resource Officers.
• Some positions serve as K-9 officers.
• Some positions conduct firearm training or drivers training for department.
• Some positions may be assigned to bicycle patrol.
• Performs related duties as established by law or ordinance or as reasonably directed by the City.
• Attends or completes trainings, seminars, and meetings as required.

Benefits

• $10,000 Hiring Bonus: $2,500 at commencement of employment, $2,500 after successful completion of Field Training Program and $5,000 after one year of service post Field Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees