Police Officer or *Entry Level

Eagle, Town of (CO); Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Eagle Police Department is seeking a Police Officer or Entry Level to uphold law, protect residents, and work within a mountain community. You will patrol, respond to calls, and contribute to community safety with professional integrity.

This essential role requires Colorado POST certification or eligibility, and involves 12-hour shifts, training, and collaboration with regional public safety partners in Eagle, CO. Federal and state law guide duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal law, traffic law, and municipal ordinances.
• Ability to assess quickly changing circumstances and make defensible decisions.
• Clear communication with diverse populations; write reports and testify.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle or on foot to deter crime.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; stabilize scenes.
• Investigate offenses; interview, search, arrest; preserve evidence.
• Prepare reports, citations, and maintain evidence integrity.
• Engage with residents and partners to support community safety.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado POST certification

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, orOpen 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 notintended 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:

1. Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, on foot, or by other authorized means; identify public safety concerns, deter crime, and provide visible, approachable service.
2. 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.
3. Investigate criminal and traffic offenses; conduct lawful interviews, searches, detentions, and arrests; identify and preserve evidence; document findings and follow up on assigned cases.
4. Prepare accurate, timely, objective reports, citations, affidavits, and other records; maintain evidence integrity and chain of custody; testify truthfully in judicial and administrative proceedings.
5. 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.
6. Enforce traffic laws, investigate collisions, direct traffic, and support traffic safety education and targeted enforcement informed by community needs.
7. Protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all persons; practice impartial, procedurally just, trauma-informed policing and treat victims, witnesses, and suspects respectfully.
8. Engage residents, schools, businesses, and visitors; participate in community events, crime prevention, outreach, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Complete required training, certifications, qualifications, and administrative assignments; maintain operational readiness and report safety concerns, equipment deficiencies, and policy issues.
12. 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 Analysis, ... Time management Commitment to learning and wellness

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

1. 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.
2. Ability to assess rapidly changing circumstances, identify risks, make defensible decisions, and respond effectively while protecting life and minimizing unnecessary harm.
3. Ability to communicate clearly with diverse populations, resolve conflict, interview persons, write complete reports, and testify effectively.
4. Ability to operate police vehicles, firearms, defensive tactics equipment, communications equipment, and department information systems safely and proficiently.
5. Ability to work independently and cooperatively, maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and establish trust with coworkers and the community.
6. 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; continued eligibility to drive department vehicles.
• Ability to meet applicable Colorado POST, legal, Town, and department standards for appointment and continued employment, including required training and qualifications.
• Successful completion of job-related selection requirements, which include background investigation, reference and driving history review, interviews, psychological assessment, drug screening, medical evaluation, and other lawful assessments as determined by the Town.
• Ability to maintain certifications and meet applicable standards regarding criminal history, integrity, and fitness for peace officer duties.

CLASSIFICATIONS and ADVANCEMENTS:

This description covers core Police Officer duties. Police Officer I / Police Officer II titles, experience thresholds, pay grades, lateral placement, and promotional or advancement criteria are determined by the Town’s approved classification and compensation plan and applicable personnel policies. No automatic advancement is implied by this description.

WORK SCHEDULE and CONDITIONS

This is an essential public safety position assigned to a 24-hour operation. Officers work scheduled 12-hour shifts and may be assigned days or nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, court appearances, callouts, emergency response, and training outside regular shifts. Shift rotations and assignments are determined by department operational needs.

Work occurs indoors and outdoors in mountain weather, including snow, ice, heat, darkness, and variable terrain. Exposure may include traffic, noise, physical confrontation, traumatic events, infectious materials, hazardous substances, and potentially life‑threatening conditions. Duties involve extended sitting, standing, walking, driving, and periods of strenuous activity, including running, climbing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and assisting or controllingpersons. Specific functional demands will be assessed consistently with essential job duties and applicable accommodation requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY and ACCOMMODATION

The Town of Eagle is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

POSITION DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER:

This description summarizes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Duties, schedules, assignments, and requirements may change consistently with law, policy, and operational needs. This document does not create an employment contract.