Police Officer I - III

Town of Estes Park; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Estes Park seeks qualified applicants for Police Officer I/II/III. Placement in this range is based on skills and experience, with POST certification required or eligible to challenge POST after hire. This position is open until filled, with a first review date of October 12, 2026.

Duties range from entry to advanced level law enforcement tasks depending on rank. Officers enforces laws, responds to calls, promotes safety, Investigates incidents, and may train others as needed,

Qualifications

• Colorado POST certification or eligible to challenge and pass POST after hire.
• Open until filled with first review date Oct 12, 2026.
• At Level III may serve as Field Training Officer (FTO).

Responsibilities

• Enforces local, state and federal laws and/or ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service including public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations.
• Promotes traffic safety and enforces traffic laws.
• Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned areas.
• Organizes and conducts community oriented policing activities; attends community events for public relations.

Skills

POST certification

Job description

Summary

The Town is seeking qualified and diverse applicants for the position of Police Officer I/II/III. Placement within this range is based on skills and experience.

Summary

The Town is seeking qualified and diverse applicants for the position of Police Officer I/II/III. Placement within this range is based on skills and experience. Please note that applicants MUST have current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certificate (POST certification) or out-of-state law enforcement candidates may challenge, and must pass, the POST once hired. This position is Open Until filled with a first review date of October 12th, 2026. This position performs proactive entry level to advanced level law enforcement duties depending upon rank. This includes public safety, the protection of property, and crime prevention and detection. May be assigned an area of specialty as needed. At the higher levels, may be responsible for less senior police officers and may act as a Field Training Officer.

Examples Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Enforces local, state and federal laws and/or ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service including public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations.
• Enforces traffic laws and promotes traffic safety.
• Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas.
• Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens.
• Investigates and assists at crime scenes or accidents; protects evidence, collects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses.
• Operates a police vehicle under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Apprehends and detains suspects.
• Writes and prepares a variety of reports and completes forms.
• Prepares and provides effective testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys.
• Provides code enforcement and animal control activities as needed.
• Organizes and conducts a variety community oriented policing activities; attends community functions and meetings for the purpose of public relations and education.
• At the advanced levels, may be responsible for less senior police officers; acts as an informal leader for less senior officers and other public safety personnel.
• Cleanliness and operability of assigned vehicle
• At the advanced levels, trains police officers or other public safety personnel in areas of expertise; maintains proficiency as a trainer and stays current with specialty field; assists in evaluating the department’s training needs.
• At Level III, may serve as a Field Training Officer (FTO).
• At Level III, may assist in the selection of new officers.