Patrol Officer

Patrol OfficerThe primary function of a Patrol Officer is to promote the peace, safety, and well-being of our community through interaction, education, and enforcement of the law. The Patrol Officer is responsible for delivering police services to the community, answering 911 calls, taking reports, solving problems and participating in community outreach and events.Applicant must compose and submit an essay (not more than 2 pages) addressing the specific question "Why Do YOU Want to Work at the RIFLE POLICE DEPARTMENT?" Submit the essay to View email address on click.appcast.io at the same time you submit your application on line. Applications sent without supplemental essay are incomplete.Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required, Associates Degree or higher preferred.Job Requirements: Valid Colorado Driver's License required with acceptable driving record. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be able to pass a thorough background and credit check, pre-employment medical exam and drug test, a polygraph and psychological examination acceptable to the City of Rifle.Special Training or Skills: Current POST certification required at this time to be considered. Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking applicants preferred, but not required.Benefits and Perks:Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceHSA, HRA and FSA supplements.Retirement employer contribution of up to 15.51% of wagesFPPAEmployee Wellness and Assistance programs188 hours of PTO annually, increasing with longevity95 hours of sick leave annuallyAdditional pay for Spanish and ASL skillsOn-site gymPool passes to Rifle Metro PoolAnnual pass to Rifle Mountain ParkThis position is full-time, with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, as well as retirement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay. Entry level wage for POST certified candidates is $34.88/hr ($78,000 annually), lateral officer wage, dependent upon experience, from $36.80/hr ($82,290 annually) to $42.20/hr ($94,356 annually). Maximum of wage range for officer is $51.59/hr ($115,350 annually). Wage offer for experienced officers is reflective of experience. This position is open until filled.Consideration will be given to applicants currently enrolled in Colorado POST Academy. Preference given to applicants holding current Colorado POST Certification or officers holding out-of-state law enforcement certifications with the ability to obtain a Provisional Certification from State of CO and complete CO POST certification and skills exams within 6 months of hire.For the right candidate, Rifle would consider sponsoring Colorado POST Academy attendance. Contact Sergeant Flaten at View phone number on click.appcast.io for additional information.