Patrol Officer: Protect, Engage & Serve Communities

City of Sheridan; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sheridan seeks police officers, including lateral entrants, to join the Police Department in Colorado. Candidates must be POST-certified, with at least two years of patrol experience and a valid Colorado driver license.

Primary duties include patrols, investigations, report writing, and community safety activities. Candidates should be able to pass a comprehensive recruitment process, maintain physical and medical standards, and contribute to a safe, informed community through

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent completed.
• 21 years of age or older by hire date.
• Eligible to work in the United States of America.
• POST certified upon appointment and POST-certified academy completed.
• Valid Colorado Driver License with clean/m acceptable driving record.
• Pass all recruitment steps including background, psychological, polygraph, drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and ensure safety.
• Respond to dispatch calls and investigate complaints and disturbances.
• Conduct criminal investigations by interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Prepare incident, booking, traffic, and non-criminal reports.
• Apprehend suspects, book and transport as needed, issue citations.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas and testify in court.
• Provide first aid and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Direct traffic, investigate accidents, and assist motorists.
• Represent the department in community outreach and safety programs.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal relations

Physical/medical standards adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

POST certified academy completion

Colorado Driver License

Job description

The City of Sheridan seeks police officers, including lateral entrants, to join the Police Department in Colorado. Candidates must be POST-certified, with at least two years of patrol experience and a valid Colorado driver license.

Primary duties include patrols, investigations, report writing, and community safety activities. Candidates should be able to pass a comprehensive recruitment process, maintain physical and medical standards, and contribute to a safe, informed community through