Police Officer: Patrol, Investigate & Protect

Golden, CO; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

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 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.