Police Officer (POST certified and/or lateral)

Greenwood Village, CO
Greenwood Village Police Department

Salary: $35.90 – $50.92 per hour ($74,672 – $105,914 annualized).

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform patrol duties for the City, including investigating complaints and suspicious situations, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, and providing assistance to other officers. Officers assigned to Patrol Services work in partnership with the community to creatively and effectively identify and resolve community concerns.

Essential Functions:

  • Determines on a daily basis, with the supervisor, activities which will be performed during shift.
  • Patrols defined area within the City which may include K-9 unit.
  • Investigates unusual or suspicious individuals, events, or situations, and calls for assistance or guidance when necessary; detains and interviews suspicious individuals, and makes arrests where appropriate.
  • Meets with citizens as necessary, to answer questions, provide information, or to advise on crime prevention issues.
  • Responds to various medical emergencies.
  • Responds to calls from citizens for assistance, including alarms, reports of crimes or incidents, etc.
  • Responds to calls from other officers requiring assistance in investigating or dealing with situations.
  • Responds to criminal complaints and in-progress calls which may require physical exertion in the form of running, jumping, or physically controlling a criminal suspect.
  • Assists with crime scene investigations, including collecting evidence, fingerprints, or related activities.
  • Writes and submits reports on activities and incidents which have occurred during shift.
  • Reviews updated and new policies for implementation.
  • Provides information in written or oral form for following shift(s) regarding calls received, incidents, etc.
  • Testifies in court as required pertaining to cases involving him/her directly.
  • Assists Police Detectives on case preparation.
  • Attends training sessions in accordance with departmental training guidelines which may include physical exertion to prepare the officer for such confrontations that the officer may encounter in the performance of his/her duty.
  • Enforces municipal and state traffic laws through observation of traffic, including monitoring of speed with radar.
  • Directs traffic at crime or traffic accident scenes, as directed.
  • Makes reports of accidents, including interviewing participants and witnesses, and issues citations as required.
  • Assists with field training functions; coordinates training activities; prepares evaluations on the progress of trainee staff.
  • May serve as firearm instructor, driving instructor, or PPCT instructor; provides information and assistance to trainees; evaluates work to ensure compliance with appropriate techniques.
  • May serve on special units on a temporary basis.
  • Assists other law enforcement agencies as requested.
  • Maintains departmental equipment.
  • Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • None required; must be at least twenty one (21) years of age.
  • High school diploma/GED/or equivalent is required.
  • Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree or completion of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited community college with major course work in criminal justice, police science, or a related field, is preferred but not required.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to obtain coverage by the City’s insurance carrier.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid P.O.S.T. certificate from the State of Colorado.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates.