POSITION: Police Officer

DUTIES: Patrols City to detect/prevent illegal and criminal activities. Apprehends criminals and offenders; enforces laws and shows police presence in a manner that contributes towards preventing law violations. This includes conducting pedestrian and traffic contacts, and security checks on businesses.

Responds to and investigates calls for services involving accidents, disturbances, thefts, etc. Interviews witnesses and victims, makes arrests. Conducts follow up work on police cases.

Prepares appropriate reports. Makes sure all reports are complete and correct, which is to include all required paperwork. Turns in completed reports in a timely manner.

Is always prepared to testify in court. Knows what he/she needs to know to win in court. Shows confidence when testifying. Sells him/herself to the jury or judge. Is always truthful.

Provides assistance to various other departments and agencies as well as other officers when needed.

Presents a neat and professional appearance at all times. Patrol vehicle is clean and has all the necessary equipment, shotgun is clean and in good working order.

Promotes the department's goals and objectives. Is enthusiastic about doing the job, a good worker.

Promotes community policing concepts and takes an active part in presenting various programs to the citizens of the community. Is courteous to the public and acts in a professional manner.

Participates in the program generated from the Cooper Fitness Program to achieve completion of fitness tests. Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Must be certified in Intoxilizer, Radar, Nystagmus, pepper spray and PPCT.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate with others both orally and in written form. Ability to work under stress and to cope with the stress of shift work and hours of uneventful patrolling. Must be a certified Colorado Police Officer or eligible for certification. Must have a valid Colorado driver's license. Must be First Aid and CPR certified. Radar, Nystagmus, pepper spray and PPCT. Be in good physical condition. Must not have had any felony convictions. Must have a two year degree or more from an accredited college or university in the criminal justice or related field or A high school education or equivalent plus law enforcement training sufficient for certification.

WAGE: $23.23

JOB SITE: Cortez, Co

BENEFITS: Great benefits package! Medical, dental, vacation, sick, and more. See the employers website for full details.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION: 1. If you meet the minimum requirements for this position please click on "How to Apply" to view application information. (You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view information. Registration is available at no cost.) 2. Police applications may be obtained from the employer's website, or from the Workforce Center(WFC). Completed applications may be dropped off directly or emailed to employer or WFC. 3. Job will close when filled.