Deputy Marshal

Crested Butte Marshal's Office; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crested Butte Marshal's Office is seeking a dedicated law enforcement professional to perform a full range of duties to ensure public safety, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances.

Responsibilities include patrolling assigned areas, responding to incidents, coordinating with other agencies, operating vehicles and equipment safely, performing animal control, and delivering public education programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License or obtain within 30 days.
• Valid Colorado POST certification or obtain within 1 year.
• Must be 21 at time of POST certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned public areas; observe, detect, and apprehend violators of traffic and other laws; observe and take actions regarding hazards and illegal activities.
• Respond to complaints including accidents, robberies, assaults, and other incidents; administers first aid in emergencies.
• Coordinate with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies, courts, and Town staff.
• Safely operate a variety of law enforcement vehicles, firearms and equipment.
• Perform animal control duties as required.
• Conduct public education programs as assigned.

Skills

Judgment

Communication

Crisis management

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

POST certification

Colorado Driver’s License

Job description

Position Objectives

The Crested Butte Marshal's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the Town of Crested Butte. It is our mission in partnership with our community to provide an exemplary level of peacekeeping

Job Summary

Performs a full range of law enforcement duties necessary to ensure public safety, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of law enforcement services, including patrolling assigned public areas; observes, detects, and apprehends violators of traffic and other laws; observes and takes appropriate actions regarding physical hazards and illegal criminal activities.
• Responds to a variety of complaints including, but not limited to, automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, deaths, domestic disturbances, suicidal persons, child abuse, fires, alarms and other such incidents; administers first aid in emergency situations.
• Supports and coordinates efforts with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies, courts of law and Town staff.
• Safely operates a variety of vehicles, firearms and other specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Performs animal control duties as required.
• Performs public education programs assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Equivalent to or high school diploma.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or obtain one within thirty (30) days of date of employment.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or obtain one within 1 year from date of employment.
• Must be 21 at time of POST certification.

Background Investigation

Employment is contingent upon the results of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check.

Medical Examination

Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical and psychological examination performed by licensed physicians. A pre-employment drug test is part of the examination.

Desirable Training and Experience

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of law enforcement.
• Municipal, State and Federal ordinances, laws and regulations.
• Use of law enforcement firearms, tools and equipment.
• Safety practices and procedures; CPR/AED, basic first aid.
• Proper handling and storage of evidence.
• Standard office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping systems and the operation of office equipment, computers, and associated software.

Skill in:

• Safe and effective use of a wide variety of law enforcement vehicles, firearms and equipment.
• Recognizing and analyzing problems, evaluating alternative solutions, making sound judgments and taking appropriate action.
• Collecting evidence, samples and property.
• Dealing with adverse situations firmly, courteously and with respect for individual rights.
• Rendering credible testimony in court.
• Maintaining accurate and legible logs and records of work performed.
• Reading and interpreting ordinances, regulations and laws.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with superiors, coworkers, and the public; develop community partnerships.

Core Competency areas (not an exhaustive list):

• Animal Control
• Computer Skills
• Communication
• Defensive Tactics
• Firearms
• Colorado Revised Statutes
• applicable Civil and Federal Law
• Municipal Ordinances
• Traffic Ordinances
• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
• Officer Safety

Benefits

We believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

• Competitive Compensation
• 100% Employer Paid Employee & Dependent Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• $900 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer-Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation (based on years of service)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 401(a) Employer Match Retirement Savings Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Equality and Accommodations

The Town of Crested Butte is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with the ADA.