Police Officer or *Entry Level

Eagle Police Department; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Police Department in Colorado is seeking a Police Officer or Entry Level to join the Town of Eagle’s Public Safety team. Under general supervision you will protect life and property, respond to emergencies, investigate violations, and provide professional police services to residents and visitors.

The department emphasizes community trust, ethical conduct, de‑escalation, teamwork, and problem‑solving.

Qualifications

• Colorado POST certification or eligibility by the date specified in the recruitment announcement.
• High school diploma or GED; at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Town driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle or on foot; deter crime and provide visible, approachable service.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; stabilize scenes and coordinate needed resources.
• Investigate criminal and traffic offenses; conduct interviews, searches, detentions, and arrests; preserve evidence.

Skills

Criminal law

Traffic law

Municipal ordinances

Constitutional requirements

Arrest & search procedures

Evidence handling

Law enforcement operations

Report writing

Communication with diverse populations

Defensive tactics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado POST certification

POST eligibility by announcement

Job description

Position Title: Police Officer or *Entry Level

Department: Eagle Police-Public Safety

Reports to: Lieutenant and Sergeants

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Town of Eagle, 200 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631

Application Deadline: November 12, 2026, or Open until filled

Pre-Hire Requirements: This position requires meeting the qualifications listed within

Position Summary

Under general supervision, protects life and property, preserves the peace, responds to emergencies, investigates violations of law, and provides professional police services to residents and visitors. Officers exercise sound independent judgment consistent with the United States and Colorado Constitutions, applicable law, Town ordinances, and department policy. Eagle Police Department emphasizes community trust, ethical conduct, service, teamwork, and effective problem-solving.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, on foot, or by other authorized means; identify public safety concerns, deter crime, and provide visible, approachable service.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, including crimes in progress, domestic violence, behavioral health crises, medical assists, traffic collisions, disturbances, and welfare checks; stabilize scenes and coordinate needed resources.
• Investigate criminal and traffic offenses; conduct lawful interviews, searches, detentions, and arrests; identify and preserve evidence; document findings and follow up on assigned cases.
• Prepare accurate, timely, objective reports, citations, affidavits, and other records; maintain evidence integrity and chain of custody; testify truthfully in judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Apply de-escalation, crisis intervention, communication, and proportionate, legally justified tactics; use force only as authorized by law and policy and promptly report required incidents.
• Enforce traffic laws, investigate collisions, direct traffic, and support traffic safety education and targeted enforcement informed by community needs.
• Protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all persons; practice impartial, procedurally just, trauma-informed policing and treat victims, witnesses, and suspects respectfully.
• Engage residents, schools, businesses, and visitors; participate in community events, crime prevention, outreach, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
• Coordinate with Eagle County dispatch, fire and EMS, neighboring law enforcement agencies, schools, courts, and other public safety partners; assist with mutual aid and major incidents as assigned.
• Operate and safeguard department vehicles, firearms, protective equipment, radios, body-worn cameras, mobile data systems, records systems, and authorized digital evidence tools in accordance with policy.
• Complete required training, certifications, qualifications, and administrative assignments; maintain operational readiness and report safety concerns, equipment deficiencies, and policy issues.
• Assist with special events, severe weather, evacuations, search and rescue support, and other incidents associated with a mountain community, within training and assigned responsibilities.

OTHER DUTIES

Participates in department initiatives, special assignments, public education, and training as directed. Performs other related duties consistent with the position and operational needs, as required or assigned.

Core Competencies

• Integrity and accountability
• Constitutional and ethical decision-making
• Communication and report writing
• De-escalation and conflict resolution
• Sound judgment under stress
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Cultural awareness and respectful service
• Initiative and problem-solving
• Adaptability
• Officer and public safety awareness
• Time management
• Commitment to learning and wellness

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of criminal law, traffic law, municipal ordinances, constitutional requirements, arrest and search procedures, evidence handling, and law enforcement operations; ability to maintain current knowledge.
• Ability to assess rapidly changing circumstances, identify risks, make defensible decisions, and respond effectively while protecting life and minimizing unnecessary harm.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse populations, resolve conflict, interview persons, write complete reports, and testify effectively.
• Ability to operate police vehicles, firearms, defensive tactics equipment, communications equipment, and department information systems safely and proficiently.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively, maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and establish trust with coworkers and the community.
• Ability to perform essential physical and cognitive tasks, including responding to emergencies, pursuing and controlling persons when lawful and necessary, and providing emergency assistance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; at least 21 years of age at appointment, subject to applicable law and Town requirements.
• Colorado POST certification, or eligibility for Colorado POST certification by the date specified in the recruitment announcement. Any academy sponsorship or cadet pathway must be separately authorized.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Town driving standards; conti