Lateral Police Officer – Continuous

Parker CO; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking police department dedicated to community service and public safety. This role offers the chance to make a real impact through community policing, engaging with citizens, and enhancing the quality of life in Parker. As a member of the department, you will receive continuous training and support, allowing you to grow your skills and advance your career. With a strong commitment to ethical behavior and community engagement, this is an exciting opportunity for dedicated individuals looking to serve and protect their community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plans (FPPA, 457)

Holiday pay, vacation, sick leave

Educational assistance and employee programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with Colorado P.O.S.T. certification.
• One year of solo patrol experience required for lateral candidates.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls, enforce laws, and investigate crimes.
• Engage with the community and maintain public order.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Physical Fitness

Education

Degree in Law Enforcement

Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Join the Parker Police Department – Make a Real Impact on Your Community!

Are you passionate about serving your community and contributing to positive change?

The Parker Police Department provides exemplary year-round, 24-hour service to citizens of the Town of Parker and adheres to the highest standards of ethical behavior. The department's primary objective is to provide a safe community environment in Parker with the highest level of service possible. The organization is committed to safeguarding the community through community policing, making Parker a great place to live, work, and play.

The community policing philosophy encourages officers to engage with the community, build trust, and work collaboratively to improve quality of life. The department actively participates in community activities such as National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, and youth educational programs.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. As part of our department, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, collaborative environment. We value leadership at all levels and recognize the contributions of each team member. Together, we work to find solutions that enhance public safety.

We offer continuous training and support to help you develop your skills and advance your career. We invite you to join the Town of Parker family!

Employees are eligible to apply for special assignments, duties, and instructorships (DOE) after successfully completing a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Learn more about our agency here!

NOTE: This posting is for Lateral Police Officer candidates only. If you do not meet the criteria, please apply for Police Officer or Police Officer Trainee, as appropriate. Lateral opportunities depend on prior police officer experience, excluding correction, detention, or academy employment. Candidates must have at least one (1) year of solo patrol experience to qualify.

Read the list of disqualifiers at www.ParkerOnline.org/PoliceEmploymentDisqualifiers. Be sure to select the 'Sworn/Trainee Position Applicant Disqualifiers' option.

We offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement plans (FPPA, 457)
• Holiday pay, vacation, sick leave
• Educational assistance and employee programs

This position involves duties under limited supervision, providing public safety services, maintaining peace, and exercising judgment and initiative. It is a safety-sensitive role requiring participation in drug testing.

Essential Duties include:

• Responding to calls, enforcing laws, investigating crimes
• Maintaining public order, protecting lives and property
• Engaging with the community, problem-solving, and enforcement
• Gathering evidence, making arrests, and testifying in court
• Communicating effectively and completing reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old, with Colorado P.O.S.T. certification or provisional eligibility
• One (1) year of solo patrol experience for lateral candidates
• Valid Colorado driver's license with a clean record
• Full-time employment as a sworn officer in a law enforcement agency

Preferred education includes a degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice. Knowledge, skills, and abilities include law enforcement principles, communication, report writing, physical fitness, and the ability to pass background checks.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily outdoors, involving physical demands, operating vehicles, and exposure to various environmental conditions. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

This is a continuous posting to fill multiple vacancies, with testing and interview processes ongoing. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].

Apply online at www.parkeronline.org/employment. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.