School Resource Officer

Police Officer

We are seeking POST Certified Police Officers to join the Commerce City Police Department. Must have a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience as a patrol officer and a minimum of two (2) additional years of full-time experience as a School Resource Officer for a full-service law enforcement agency to be considered for this position.

Commerce City, a dynamic and diverse community with a growing future, places great emphasis on providing a safe environment to residents and members of the industrial and business sector and enthusiastically acknowledges the essential contribution and dedication of the sworn staff of the Commerce City Police Department. The Commerce City Police Department fosters and actively engages in community-based policing initiatives that promote a standard of excellence in providing police services in Commerce City and the region.

The Commerce City Police Department's Youth Services Unit, in collaboration with community partnerships, strives to maintain an alliance between youth, families, the community, and the Police Department, utilizing teamwork, mentoring, and accountability as tools to assist our youth in becoming mature and responsible citizens. As School Resource Officers, the Youth Services Unit serves the Adams County Youth Initiative, Adams 14 School District, Brighton 27J School District, several charter school entities, and the Commerce City Parks, Recreation, and Golf Department. In addition to our community partnerships, the Youth Services Unit manages the Commerce City Police Explorer program, the Commerce City Youth Police Camp, and several other youth-based programs.

The Commerce City Police Department provides School Resource Officer services to two school districts--Adams 14 and Brighton 27J--with 19 schools that serve about 14,000 students. The Youth Services Unit consists of seven School Resource Officers and one Sergeant who reports to the Special Operations Community Services Commander.

Selected candidates will be offered a five (5) year assignment, with possible opportunities for extensions up to an additional five years based on the needs of the Department as a School Resource Officer. A selected candidate's experience may be considered toward a reduction in new hire training time. Selected candidates are expected to complete the Department's shortened In-house and Field Training programs for newly hired police officers. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, starting pay may be commensurate with the applicant's years of service with their current agency.

General Statement of Position: The Commerce City Police Department's Youth Services Unit, in collaboration with community partnerships, strives to maintain an alliance between youth, families, the community, and the Police Department, utilizing teamwork, mentoring, and accountability as tools to assist our youth in becoming mature and responsible citizens.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential duties of a School Resource Officer are defined in the detailed job description of a "School Resource Officer" attached to this job posting. In addition to those essential duties as a Police Officer, the following are crucial duties that shall be required for those selected as School Resource Officers:

• Respond to and address violations of the law that occur on or around school facilities
• Respond to and address violations of the law that involve students or school personnel
• Investigate, document, and report violations of the law and incidents that occur related to school facilities
• Investigate, document, and report violations of the law and incidents that occur related to students or school personnel
• Employ Restorative Justice and Procedural Justice concepts where appropriate
• Respond to and address Safe2Tell reports as needed
• Participate in student threat/risk assessments as required
• Coordinate, plan, and manage school drills (i.e., Lockdown, Fire, Tornado) as needed
• Communicate safety/security issues to school administration
• Provide staff training pertaining to safety/security issues
• Provide safety and security-related presentations to students as needed
• Provide law enforcement-related educational presentations to students as needed
• Conduct school facility security assessments with District staff
• Address school campus-related traffic concerns as identified
• Any other duties specified by the Chief of Police or his/her designee

Minimum Qualifications: Eligibility: An ideal applicant should have the following:

• At least 21 years old
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license
• Earned a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) or high school equivalency certificate
• Earned a Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer's Certification
• Two (2) years as a Sworn School Resource Officer with a law enforcement agency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of law enforcement experience
• Five (5) or more years of School Resource Officer Experience
• Basic School Resource Officer Certification
• Spanish Language Fluency
• Bilingual language skills, or American Sign Language skills
• Associate's Degree or at least 60 semester hours or the equivalent from an accredited institution.

Paid Time-Off Benefits:

• Holidays: There are 11 paid holidays each year.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.
• General Leave: Employees receive a General Leave bank when they're hired, prorated based on their start date. General leave can be used for vacation, sick time, personal needs, caregiving, school activities, holidays not observed by the City, and other approved reasons in line with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other Paid Time Off: Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available to employees.

Additional Benefits:

• Provided Equipment: The City provides equipment, including uniforms, leather gear, boots, gloves, and gear bags. Recognizing that weapon preference is highly personal, officers will purchase their own firearms that meet department specifications and standards. In the event the officer does not purchase their own weapon, the City will provide a weapon for up to one year.
• Weapon Reimbursement Program: This City provides an interest-free loan to assist officers in purchasing the necessary weapons and weapon-related items, to include a home safe.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.