Full-Time - Patrol Officer

City of Trinidad, Colorado; Desa Ciliang; On-site; IDR 773,961,000 - 945,953,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

City of Trinidad, Colorado is seeking a Patrol Officer to protect life and property by enforcing city statutes and state laws. You will patrol designated areas, deter crime, apprehend offenders, write citations and make arrests, conduct investigations, and provide information and assistance to the public.

The position is full-time, Non-Exempt, with a starting wage of $27.16 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; four to five years related experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Enforces city and state codes to protect life and property.
• Patrols designated areas by vehicle or on foot to deter crime.
• Writes citations, makes arrests, and conducts investigations as needed.
• Responds to calls involving accidents, misdemeanors and felonies; assists the public.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpreting laws

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

General Purpose

The purpose of this job is to protect life and property by enforcing all City statutes/ordinances and State laws/regulations for which the Police Department is accountable. Duties and responsibilities include patrolling assigned locations; discovering and preventing commission of crime; apprehending criminals and offenders; writing citations and making arrests; conducting investigations; mediating disputes; administering first aid; performing traffic control functions; preparing/maintaining documentation; and providing information/assistance to the general public.

Job Title: Patrol Officer

Department: Trinidad Police Department

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time

Salary: $27.16/hr

Job Physical Level: Moderate

General Purpose

The purpose of this job is to protect life and property by enforcing all City statutes/ordinances and State laws/regulations for which the Police Department is accountable. Duties and responsibilities include patrolling assigned locations; discovering and preventing commission of crime; apprehending criminals and offenders; writing citations and making arrests; conducting investigations; mediating disputes; administering first aid; performing traffic control functions; preparing/maintaining documentation; and providing information/assistance to the general public.

Cultural Values and Competencies

The mission of every employee at the City of Trinidad is to deliver exceptional value and quality of life to all our citizens. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the city’s core value of Pride which is delivered through Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability and Excellence. As a City we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity for all citizens and recognize that it is a privilege to serve the citizens of Trinidad, Colorado.

Position Competencies

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority.
• Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed.
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization’s mission and vision.
• Exhibit pride in Self, the Department, the City and the Community; conduct self in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior.
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner.
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility.
• Participate in personal growth opportunities and attend training designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization.
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered.
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping other achieve objectives.
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.

Organization Competencies

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments.
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development.
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks.
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions.
• Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications.
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance.
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Trinidad retains the right to modify or change the essential duties and additional functions of the job at any time without notice. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive. Responsibilities as outlined in the City Charter:

Note: Regular and predictable attendance in the performance of this job is an essential function.

• Enforces all City and State codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
• Patrols designated areas via motor vehicle or on foot; makes police presence known in a manner that contributes to deterrence of law violations.
• Prevents/discovers commission of crime; apprehends criminals and offenders; writes citations and makes arrests as appropriate.
• Responds to calls/complaints involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors and felonies.
• Conducts accident/criminal investigations; locates and questions witnesses, victims or other persons and takes statements; interrogates suspects; collects evidence; examines records; testifies in court; serves warrants, obtains subpoenas and makes arrests; conducts surveillance; works undercover; prepares detailed investigative reports.
• Intervenes in fights/disputes which cause disturbances/confusion; mediates disputes.
• Administers first aid as appropriate.
• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; uses radar units to enforce speed laws, concentrating efforts on high-accident locations, citizen complaint locations, and locations where officers have observed high speed.
• Establishes traffic control and police protection at incidents attracting crowds; performs police duties at parades, processions and other events; provides security/escort services to individuals, businesses or others as appropriate.
• Examines premises of unoccupied buildings/residences to detect suspicious conditions; reports safety hazards associated with facilities serving the public (e.g., deficient streetlights, signs, road surfaces, etc.).
• Provides assistance to motorists as appropriate.
• Confers with staff, police officers and others as necessary to obtain information or resolve problems; contacts command/supervisory personnel by radio, telephone, pager/beeper, voice mail, etc., for emergency response and critical incident communications.
• Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Provides assistance to other officers as needed; substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same; performs flexible unit assignments as needed in emergency response.
• Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance by telephone or in person from the general public, news media, court personnel, employees, officials, or other persons.
• Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Prepares reports, logs, citations, and other documentation; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties.
• Maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, etc., for reference and/or review.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.
• Report preparation and presentation.
• Relevant computer programs, utilities and municipal operations.

Skilled In

• Interpreting, applying and explaining laws, policies and regulations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Communicating and dealing successfully with employees, customers and citizens at all levels and with individuals of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, beliefs and lifestyles.
• Strong organizational skills and a willingness to be pro‑active and accept new challenges.

Ability To

• To listen to, read, understand and communicate the English language so that others are able to understand. This must be done both orally and in writing, at the level appropriate for the position held.
• To quickly analyze situations and make independent decisions based on sound reasoning, good judgment, established procedures and proper interpretation of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• To reliably and predictably carry out duties independently and with initiative.
• To work in a fast paced environment, with frequent interruptions while being able to maintain a professional and courteous attitude.
• To make presentations to groups, including assisting in training presentations for employees.

Supervision

Received: Works under the general supervision of the Patrol Sargen

Exercised: None.

Job Qualifications

Required Experience and/or Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or two to three years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Field of criminal justice or related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid current state-issued driver’s license and not be under suspension, revocation or denial nor have any prior alcohol related driving offenses within the last five years.
• Successful candidates must pass a background investigation and drug screen prior to employment.
• Must achieve training standards to maintain license as required by Colorado P.O.S.T. requirements. Must maintain qualification in firearms, first