Police Officer

Lamar, CO
Lamar Police Department

Salary: $24.45 – $33.36.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, patrols and assigned beat and investigates incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Work varies requiring individual judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.

Essential Functions:

  • Position requires moderate physical involvement; primary responsibilities for this position will take place either in a standard office environment or outdoors; position involves walking and standing.
  • Duties are occasionally performed in undesirable physical conditions; hazards are minimal to extreme and require quick decisions, care, use of proper safety equipment and procedures are required to prevent injury and protect the public.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent and POST academy.
  • POST certification and a valid Colorado Driver’s License; First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 15 to 49 pounds constantly and 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Must be able to see in low or bright lights and distinguish between colors.
  • Ability to adequately see to operate City equipment.
  • Must be able to hear clearly, speak clearly in person and on a two-way radio
  • Ability to write and prepare reports.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret written material and reports.
  • Ability to perform basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.
  • Constant usage of fingers and both hands.
  • Work involves sitting or standing 50% of the time and walking and standing while performing various tasks 30% of the time.
  • Frequently stoops, kneels, crouches, bends, crawls, climbs, including reaching overhead.
  • Knowledge and ability to operate and maintained department equipment.