City of Lamar

Non-exempt, full-time position under limited supervision.

About the role

Provides public safety to the City’s residents through patrol, response to calls for service, crime investigation, traffic enforcement, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the City’s streets; responds to calls for service; conducts investigations to solve crimes and enforces traffic laws and regulations.
• Gathers, preserves, and packages evidence at crime scenes for court cases.
• Patrols school zones, conducts meetings with school officials, talks to students, and provides mentoring on crime and drug prevention.
• Investigates violations or complaints by school staff or students.
• Responds to radio and telephone dispatches; appears at scenes of disorder or crime.
• Notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at emergency scenes.
• Investigates and prepares reports on offenses, accidents, and damages to property.
• Checks businesses; gives directions and information to the public.
• Makes arrests; issues citations; serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; directs traffic; handles animal problems.
• Inspects properties to assure protection; inspects establishments providing alcohol beverages and entertainment.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
• Attends court dates for various cases; transports prisoners.
• Performs initial and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; investigates complaints and moving violations.
• Assists fire department as required; speaks before school and civic groups.
• Conducts community relations; develops positive rapport with the general public; participates in community activities.
• Educates the public regarding the role of law enforcement; escorts parades and processions.
• Coordinates police operations with other City departments and agencies to ensure seamless service to citizens.
• May serve as a Watch Commander, providing supervision for shift officers in the absence of the Shift Sergeant; reviews and approves reports of shift officers.
• May serve as a Field Training Officer; instructs trainees in department policies, procedures, geography, and related information; monitors and evaluates trainee performance.
• May serve as a SWAT Officer; serves on call 24/7 for callouts; may serve as the on-scene commander in tactical situations until relieved by a supervisor.
• Performs administrative tasks, including monthly reports and information requests by Command staff or Police Chief.
• Attends required training sessions; prepares documentation from activities; prepares affidavits for the courts, resulting in arrest warrants.
• Operates personal computer with various software applications; maintains equipment and materials requiring minimal servicing.
• Handles small amounts of funds occasionally.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active POST academy certification.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• First Aid/CPR certification (may be obtained after hire).

Skills

• Knowledge of City policies, procedures, and geography.
• Ability to assess, analyze, and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Effectively controls crime, traffic, or emergency scenes; conducts thorough investigations.
• Properly serves civil processes; interrogates suspects and prisoners effectively.
• Speaks clearly and precisely before groups; trains in and applies current departmental policies, laws, and regulations.
• Analyzes situations quickly and adopts effective courses of action considering surrounding hazards.
• Maintains physical condition and agility necessary to perform required duties; applies knowledge of safe and proper use of firearms and weapons.
• Establishes effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, and the public; adheres to a para-military chain of command.
• Deals tactfully and effectively with the public; follows and demonstrates proper safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to use minimal safety equipment when dealing with biologically contaminated scenes and/or deceased individuals while maintaining composure.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and interpreting reports; performs basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to operate and maintain department equipment.

Physical Demands

• Moderate physical involvement; duties performed in both office and outdoor environments.
• Involves walking and standing; occasionally performed in undesirable or hazardous conditions requiring quick decisions and proper safety procedures.
• Must be able to lift and carry 15 to 49 pounds constantly and 50 to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to see in low or bright lights, distinguish colors, and not be affected by pulsing or strobing lights.
• Must be able to hear clearly, speak clearly in person and on a two-way radio.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, crouches, bends, crawls, climbs, and reaches overhead.
• Work involves sitting or standing 50% of the time and walking/standing while performing tasks 30% of the time.

Pay

Salary range: $50,856 to $60,445 based on 2,184 hours per year.