Police Officer

Florence, CO
Florence Police Department

Salary: $26 – $35.13/ hour

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Patrol Sergeant, Police Commander, and/or Chief of Police, performs a variety of police duties in enforcing municipal, state, and federal ordinances and statutes necessary for the protection of life, safety, welfare, and property of persons within the city.

Essential Functions:

  • Incident evaluation: responds to or initiates call for service; obtains information and evaluates same to determine course of action; identifies and preserves evidence; protects personal and public property
  • Interview/Interrogation: interview victims, witnesses, complainants, suspicious persons, informants, medical personnel, prisoners, etc.; makes legal admonishments; interrogates suspects
  • Arrest/detention/searches: approaches, detains and/or apprehends suspects; effects arrests; restrains and subdues prisoners and members of the public as required to accomplish specific tasks
  • Public interaction: provides information and/or explanations to those contacted; maintains appropriate courtesy and professional presence; provides referrals, mediates disputes, controls crowds; performs public speaking engagements and attends public meetings as assigned; assists in the implementation of crime prevention programs as developed by this department
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent GED for entry level position
  • Certification Requirements and Criminal History Status
  • Criminal history must be clear of any felony conviction or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, per P.O.S.T. Rule 11(C)
  • Must possess Colorado Peace Officer certification at full status at the time of appointment or promotion to this position
  • Must maintain issued status Colorado Peace Officer Certification while employed by the City of Florence

https://www.cityofflorenceco.gov/police-officer