Colorado POST-Certified Police Officer - Lateral

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Westminster, CO, CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westminster Police Department in Colorado is seeking a Certified Police Officer to enforce laws and protect life and property. This safety-sensitive role requires POST certification by hire and involves incident evaluation, responding to calls, gathering information, and making decisive judgments in emergencies.

Officers may be assigned to patrol duties, with responsibilities including arrest, detention, search, and preserving evidence while upholding civil order and department

Qualifications

• Must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring judgment in emergencies.
• Patrol experience may be preferred for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Responding to calls for service.
• Obtaining appropriate information at the scene.
• Accurately evaluating information and determining scene priority.
• Collecting, identifying, and preserving evidence.
• Gathering information through interview and interrogation techniques.
• Arrest, detain, search, and preserve evidence as needed.

Skills

Decision making

Interview techniques

Education

Colorado POST certification

Job description

The City of Westminster Police Department in Colorado is seeking a Certified Police Officer to enforce laws and protect life and property. This safety-sensitive role requires POST certification by hire and involves incident evaluation, responding to calls, gathering information, and making decisive judgments in emergencies.

Officers may be assigned to patrol duties, with responsibilities including arrest, detention, search, and preserving evidence while upholding civil order and department