Police Officer or Academy Recruit

Frisco, CO
Frisco Police Department

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.