Police Officer

Lone Tree, CO
Lone Tree Police Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety police and law enforcement duties involving traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations and public safety, and related services and activities; participates in all work activities; assumes responsibility for assigned special programs, projects or department-wide functions or activities; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Must exercise considerable judgment, initiative and skill in a variety of situations and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work. Duties are carried out under established organizational values, policies, procedures and the laws of the City, the State of Colorado and the United States.

Pay Range: Non-Lateral Officer in FTO – $60,000 Non-Lateral Officer out of FTO – $63,000 Lateral Officers Out of FTO 1 yr. service credit – $67,410 2 yrs. of service credit – $72,129 3 yrs. of service credit – $77,178 4 yrs. of service credit – $82,580 5 yrs. of service credit – $91,670

Example of Duties: (The following essential job functions and examples of duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive. At the discretion of the supervisor, duties may be modified to address business needs and changing business practices):

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Patrols a designated area on an assigned shift; preserves laws and order; prevents or discovers crime, apprehends criminals or offenders and enforces traffic laws.
  • Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating a good rapport with citizens.
  • Enforces traffic laws and vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety. Notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and advises or makes arrests as appropriate. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.
  • Investigates, gathers evidence, locates and interviews relevant persons, makes arrests when required, takes necessary police action, prepares reports and cases for prosecution, and testifies in court.
  • Responds to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations. May provide emergency medical assistance, controls traffic, and otherwise ensures attention is given to public safety.
  • Regularly interacts with citizens to identify issues of concern, works together with them to resolve those concerns, facilitates community problem solving, and takes enforcement action when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum requirement, High School Diploma or GED. At least 60 college credits are required. Continuing education towards a college degree is strongly encouraged.
  • Must be POST Certified
  • Must have completed a Colorado Post Certified Academy within at least the last 24 months.
  • A demonstrated commitment for professional self-development.
  • Ability to work under general supervision and instruction accord­ing to established law enforcement practices and Police Depart­ment policies, procedures, and rules.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and stability under pressure or opposition.
  • Requires ability to work nights, holiday and/or weekend shifts.
  • Must be able to pass required background, medical and physical tests.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
  • Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate.
  • CPR, basic First Aid and basic life support certificates required at the time of appointment.