Police Officer or Academy Recruit
Salary: $34.03
Essential Functions:
- Prepares a variety of routine and special police forms and reports.
- Maintains a safe, orderly traffic flow by directing traffic, issuing citations for violations and investigating traffic accidents.
- Performs security checks for homes, businesses and other property.
- Makes arrests as warranted and attends and testifies in court as required.
- Conducts an active crime prevention program involving schools, civic organizations and other organizations.
- Maintains all police equipment in good working order and reports malfunctions and/or damage.
- Conducts himself/herself in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
- Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
- Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
- Communicates in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and written when dealing with Town of Frisco Employees, citizens, customers and vendors.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor.
- Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
- Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
- Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing.
- Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
- Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
Requirements:
- Required: High School diploma or GED
- Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Required: Colorado P.O.S.T. law enforcement officer certification or ability to secure one within six months of the hire date.
- Required: Valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.
- Required: CPR/AED & First Aid Certification (Provided by the Town)
- Required: At least 21 years of age
- Required: Proper skill in the use of firearms and in the operation of police vehicles and equipment.
- Required: Ability to deal effectively with citizens in a variety of difficult situations.
- Required: Must be able to pass a background check.
Preferred Requirements:
- Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Preferred: Previous related work experience.