Police Officer – Lateral or POST Certified by DOH

Golden, CO
Golden Police Department

Salary: $75,254.40 – $102,564.80 Annually

Position Summary:
To perform law enforcement, investigations and crime prevention work by enforcing state and local laws and regulations; to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. Shift work, possible voluntary and/or mandatory overtime, holidays and weekend work required.
Essential Functions:

  • Patrol a designated area of the city in a radio-equipped car, bicycle, motorcycle or on foot as assigned to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
  • Engage in problem solving activities.
  • Answer calls and complaints involving traffic collisions, robberies, assaults, fires, and related misdemeanors and felonies; respond to alarms; investigate complaints; apprehend suspects; search, inspect, transport and take custody of prisoners.
  • Respond to general public service calls including robbery and theft complaints, domestic/civil disturbances, civil complaints, property control and related incidents; may participate in surveillance of area.
  • Secure crime scenes; administer first aid; conduct preliminary and/or follow-up investigations by questioning witnesses and gathering evidence; make arrests of criminal suspects; prepare detailed reports.
  • Maintain surveillance over suspected criminals; identify areas of potential crimes or unsafe conditions; report conditions and take corrective action.
  • Appear in court to present evidence; testify on behalf of the City of Golden or the state; serve warrants and subpoenas.
  • Prepare a variety of reports summarizing and describing crime scenes, interrogations, investigations activities and findings.
  • Conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents; conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys.
  • Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations.
  • Familiarize self with district and persons living in area.
  • Disperse unruly crowds at public gatherings.
  • Inspect public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. and 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or university.
  • Must be 21 years of age by date of hire.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with diverse population in a variety of situations.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Colorado POST certification from an academy required by date of hire.
  • Peace Officer Certification (POST) required by date of hire.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Ability to obtain Colorado Crime Information Center certification.