Police Officer

About the role

The Police Officer position is a full-time role requiring a minimum of 86 hours per two-week pay period, including possible overtime, evenings, and nights. The pay range is $61,560 – $90,422.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive police patrol functions, respond to calls for service, enforce laws, maintain order, prevent crime, enforce traffic laws and direct traffic, and provide miscellaneous service to assist the public;
• Enforce statutes, codes and laws in a manner that is reasonable, fair and devoid of bias of any kind;
• Investigate crimes, gather evidence, interview people, issue citations, make arrests, prepare reports and cases for prosecution, and testify in court;
• Conduct investigations of criminal activity consistent with statutory requirements, best-practices and departmental policies and procedures;
• Conduct searches of individuals, structures and vehicles in a manner that meets constitutional requirements;
• Handle and process evidence according to department policy and in accordance with statutory requirements;
• Operate police vehicles responsibly and in a manner that reflects positively on the department;
• Utilize firearms in a manner consistent with safe practices, department policy, state statutes, federal law and the United States Constitution;
• Utilize weaponless defense techniques in a manner that is reasonable, just and constitutional;
• Interact with members of the community and the department in a manner that is professional, fair and without bias;
• Treat members of the community and co-workers with dignity, respect and in a manner that reflects positively on the agency;
• Communicate verbally and in writing clearly and concisely;
• Report to work on-time, with the required equipment and dressed appropriately for the assignment in a manner that reflects positively on the department;
• Work on a computer for word processing, report submissions, sending and receiving emails, and data entry.

Additional Duties

• Animal control;
• Community liaison;
• Perform related work and support for the city’s Police Department as required.

Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Independence of Action

Work is performed in accordance with legal requirements, standard practices and methods requiring initiative to complete recurring assignments independently and judgment to determine which of many methods are applicable in any given situation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable city, county, state, and federal statutes, regulations, ordinances, and codes;
• Knowledge of department policies, practices, techniques, and methods required to perform duties;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement;
• Knowledge of appropriate self-defense techniques;
• Accurate sense of directions and the ability to travel from one location to another using a map;
• Knowledge of basic grammar and writing skills;
• Superior customer service principles and skills;
• A keen sense of observation and ability to analyze situations quickly;
• Ability to use de-escalation strategies to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy;
• Knowledge of traffic laws to safely operate a motor vehicle;
• Knowledge of basic mathematic calculations to include addition and subtraction;
• Moral standards and a high degree of integrity;
• Emotional intelligence to all types of situations including stressful situations;
• Ability to work independently, pay close attention to detail, and manage multiple reports, documents, and deadlines effectively;
• Innovative, collaborative, organized, and self-motivated;
• Ability to properly operate or use: computer (Google, Microsoft Office software), telephone, copier, calculator, audio and video recording devices, and other digital equipment;
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive matters or complaints and provide excellent community service;
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive matters;
• Ability to problem-solve;
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously;
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed;
• Ability to attend government meetings that may take place after normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED required. An Associates or Bachelor's degree is preferred but is not required. Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification is preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to respond to employees, customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.

Disqualifying Incidents/Criminal History

• Felony crime;
• Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence;
• Misdemeanor crime that would affect ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Work is regularly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and all-weather conditions.
• Work is performed year-round with occasional exposure to cold/wet/humid conditions, loud noise, heavy traffic, and all types of hazardous situations, including threatening people, communicable diseases, hazardous materials, chemicals, etc.
• Due to the nature of this position, periods of high activity and stress in emergency situations will exist, often after extended periods of sedentary activity, under demanding conditions, along with the handling of dangerous or hostile individuals.
• Individual will work 10 or 12-hour varied shifts and will be subject to working nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime when necessary.
• The Successful Candidate(s) For This Position Must Be Willing To Work Any Shift, Weekends, Holidays, And Mandatory Overtime;
• Able To Successfully Complete A Written Examination That Is Overseen By POST Once Internal Training Is Received;
• Psychological evaluation, and medical examination;
• Able To Meet All State And Department Standard Training Requirements;
• In Good Physical Condition, Able To Make A Forceful Arrest, And Meet Medical Standards As Established By The Leadville Police Department;
• Able To Meet Attendance And Punctuality Standards As Established By The Leadville Police Department And The City Of Leadville.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to show upper body and core body muscular endurance to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise assist incapacitated individuals of approximately 150 pounds (for 18 ft. distance), handle other items, defend oneself, take evasive action, and control suspects;
• Occasional balancing (1 ft. in height 11 feet), bending, climbing (4 ft. high), crawling (4-6 feet), kneeling, reaching, squatting, standing, and twisting;
• Ability to demonstrate explosive leg strength (jumping vertically at least 18 inches);
• Ability to show cardiorespiratory and sprinting ability.