Patrol Officer

Salary: $75,087.00 – $105,166.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Police Officer position supports the Town Police department in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, conducting investigations, and providing assistance and information to the public. All employees are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary per the Town of Eaton’s Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol the town by car and foot, to secure life and property, observe situations, investigate suspicious or criminal activity, and deter crime by high visibility.
• Responds to emergency calls for service to protect public safety and property. Also responds to diffuse situations, resolve problems, and enforce laws and town ordinances.
• Provides information, assistance, and direction to the public in a variety of situations.
  Takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations.
• Develops effective working relationships throughout the community including businesses, schools, and the general public.
• Assists in developing community crime prevention programs and speaks to educate local businesses, schools, and civic groups.
• Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; stops and warns drivers or issues citations for traffic violations as appropriate; provides traffic control at crash scenes or incidents situations, special events or other congested situations.
• Makes arrests and serves warrants; takes individuals into custody and may transport them for medical clearance and/or booking with the Weld County Jail, Platte Valley Detention Center or detox.
• Secures crimes scenes and evidence; interviews suspects, victims, and witnesses; collects and preserves evidence performs investigations and/or cooperates with other law enforcement agencies providing investigative and case development support.
• Assists the Town Attorney and the District Attorney staff in preparing, documenting, and developing cases and gathering information; testifies in court as required.
  Provides mutual aid to other law enforcement agencies in accordance with departmental policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• · Postsecondary education preferred but not required.·
• Colorado P.O.S.T. certification required.
• Applicants hired outside of Colorado will be required to provide a Provisional letter from Colorado P.O.S.T prior to date of hire.
• · Must successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• · Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.