Impactful Police Officer (Colorado POST Certified)

Town of Hudson; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

FPPA retirement

457 deferred compensation

Job summary

Town of Hudson is seeking a Police Officer – POST Certified to patrol, investigate, and enforce local laws in a community-focused environment. The role requires Colorado POST certification or equivalent, shift flexibility, and the ability to obtain a Colorado provisional certificate within 6 months.

Responsibilities include crime prevention programs, case follow-ups, and coordination with local agencies. Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Peace Officer (POST) Certification
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Possession of or ability to obtain current firearms qualification
• Possession of or ability to obtain current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of people, including other law enforcement entities

Responsibilities

• Patrol town streets responding to citizen complaints or observed violations and determine appropriate actions
• Participate in, implement, and develop programs in crime prevention and public education programs to enhance law enforcement and community relations
• Mediate neighborhood complaints: determine if a violation has occurred; gathers evidence and completes the complaint with a warning or summons as appropriate
• Conduct follow up to cases, author formal reports, and testify in court
• Foster a close and cooperative working relationship with the Hudson Fire Protection District, RE3J School District, and other governmental agencies
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Town officials, employees, county, state, and federal authorities, civic leaders, and the public
• Capture, secure, and transport animals to a secure facility
• Troubleshoot animal behavior problems in the field; investigates and quarantines domestic animal bites; promotes responsible pet ownership
• Enforce municipal codes related to property maintenance and issue violations as applicable
• Enforce traffic laws, including parking violations

Skills

POST Certification

Age 21+

Driver's License

Firearms Qualification

CPR & First Aid

Verbal & Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Town of Hudson is seeking a Police Officer – POST Certified to patrol, investigate, and enforce local laws in a community-focused environment. The role requires Colorado POST certification or equivalent, shift flexibility, and the ability to obtain a Colorado provisional certificate within 6 months.

Responsibilities include crime prevention programs, case follow-ups, and coordination with local agencies. Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a valid driver’s