LATERAL / POST Certified Police Officer

Golden, CO

Golden (CO)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 116,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Term Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(a) Retirement Plan

Wellness Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Vision Coverage

Tuition Program

Supplemental Life Insurance

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Golden Police Department seeks qualified officers dedicated to community service and leadership development. The role offers a thorough law enforcement career with a 32-hour workweek pilot program and competitive pay. Candidates must meet age, education, and POST certification requirements by hire date.

The full salary range is $85,321 - $116,292. Lateral pay is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age by date of hire.
High school diploma or GED and 60 semester/90 quarter hours from an accredited college or university.
Colorado POST certification required by date of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform law enforcement, investigations and crime prevention work by enforcing state and local laws and regulations.
Patrol a designated area of the city in a radio-equipped car, bicycle, motorcycle or on foot as assigned to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
Engage in problem solving activities.
Answer calls and complaints involving traffic collisions, robberies, assaults, fires, and related misdemeanors and felonies; respond to alarms; investigate complaints; apprehend suspects; search, inspect, transport and take custody of prisoners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

21 years of age

POST certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 semester or 90 quarter hours

Job description

The Golden Police Department is seeking qualified officers dedicated to excellent service to our community. If you are committed to technical excellence, high quality service delivery, leadership development and looking for a fun place to work; this may be the opportunity for you.

The full salary range is $85,321 - $116,292. Lateral pay is negotiable and commensurate with years of experience and qualifications.

No experience: $85,321

2-3 years of experience: $91,395.20 - $101,331 depending on qualifications/relevant experience

4-5+ years of experience: $104,873 - $116,292 depending on qualifications/relevant experience

The Golden Police Department is currently operating under a 32-hour workweek pilot program. Learn more about the details of this exciting pilot program at The Best for Golden.

We offer a competitive salary coupled with an excellent benefits package.

You must be at least 21 years of age, have documented 60 semester/90 quarter college credits from an accredited college or university, and possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record. Colorado POST certification required by date of hire.

Job Description

To perform law enforcement, investigations and crime prevention work by enforcing state and local laws and regulations; to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. Shift work, possible voluntary and/or mandatory overtime, holidays and weekend work required.

Patrol a designated area of the city in a radio-equipped car, bicycle, motorcycle or on foot as assigned to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.

Engage in problem solving activities.

Answer calls and complaints involving traffic collisions, robberies, assaults, fires, and related misdemeanors and felonies; respond to alarms; investigate complaints; apprehend suspects; search, inspect, transport and take custody of prisoners.

Respond to general public service calls including robbery and theft complaints, domestic/civil disturbances, civil complaints, property control and related incidents; may participate in surveillance of area.

Secure crime scenes; administer first aid; conduct preliminary and/or follow-up investigations by questioning witnesses and gathering evidence; make arrests of criminal suspects; prepare detailed reports.

Maintain surveillance over suspected criminals; identify areas of potential crimes or unsafe conditions; report conditions and take corrective action.

Appear in court to present evidence; testify on behalf of the City of Golden or the state; serve warrants and subpoenas.

Prepare a variety of reports summarizing and describing crime scenes, interrogations, investigations activities and findings.

Conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents; conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys.

Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations.

Familiarize self with district and persons living in area.

Disperse unruly crowds at public gatherings.

Inspect public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Designated officers may act as sergeants in their absence.

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or university. Must be 21 years of age by date of hire. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with diverse population in a variety of situations. Strong oral and written communication skills. Colorado POST certification from an academy required by date of hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Peace Officer Certification (POST) required by date of hire.

Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Ability to obtain Colorado Crime Information Center certification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Click here for a full job description and list of duties.

City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Regular Full-Time (RFT) employees of the City of Golden currently receive numerous benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee while others require employee cost sharing or contributions. Employees are eligible to enroll in most benefits upon hire.

The City of Golden's benefit package can comprise an average of 35% of total compensation.

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