Police Officer

Applications accepted through 10/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain time. Other Important Dates Written Exams Completion Deadline: 10/14/2026Oral Boards to be Conducted the week of: 10/12/2026 Commensurate to years of Service: $48.39 - $53.77 hourly Summary The Police Officer is a safety-sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order, the preservation of the public peace, protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, knowledge and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Each Officer will be held to a high standard of performance within that structure. The Police Officer reports to a Sergeant and higher tenured Officers may serve as a temporary shift supervisor in the absence of the Sergeant. Click the links to view the Town of Firestone Employee Benefits GuideandEmployee Premium Guide. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The below list is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time. Regularly patrols throughout the community, performs complex investigations, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws and generally provides for the safety of the publicPatrols school zones and performs routine business checksAttends Town functions to stay connected to the communityPerforms first aid and lifesaving aid within the scope of training, when necessaryResponds to calls regarding public disturbances, complaints, criminal, civil or emergency situations, provides emergency medical assistance, as necessaryEnforces traffic laws, vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety, notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and advises or makes arrests, as appropriate; investigates accidents, directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safetyDetects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of commercial and residential areas, investigates suspicious activity and takes steps to prevent criminal actions, promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents, including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting and otherwise creating good rapport with citizensRemains alert for stolen property and wanted or missing personsProvides code enforcement and animal control activities, as needed, issues appropriate citations and takes immediate action to mitigate problems and disputesProcesses suspects and completes appropriate computer research to investigate criminal history prior to their release, may transport suspects to detention facilities as necessaryInvestigates, protects and preserves crime scenes and assists other officers, protects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations, follows up on cases, may photograph and/or sketch crime scenes and accidentsCommunicates effectively with fellow officers or other law enforcement agencies to aid in the suppression of crime or apprehension of criminals and recovery of stolen propertyEffectively interacts with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies and courts of lawThoroughly prepares written reports and memorandums summarizing informationProfessionally testifies in court regarding policing duties and works with prosecution attorneys, must be a credible witnessMay conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and works closely with District Attorneys regarding casesComplies with department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing, analyzes and interprets legal codes and criminal evidenceTakes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents, is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials and equipment, uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures, reports all accidents and damage to Town propertyResponsible for ensuring proper maintenance, service and cleanliness of assigned patrol unit and all assigned equipmentResponsible for knowing the names and general locations of the streets, hospitals, public buildings, government agencies and important business establishments in the TownResponsible for attaining and maintaining department applicable training and certificationsMay be assigned to other responsibilities, to include; Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, S.W.A.T., K9, or instructor for a variety of police continuing education programsMay assume the role of shift supervisor in the absence of a sergeant with prior authorization of the Chief of Police or his/her designee; Police Officers must pass a standardized supervisory test and an internal review by the Chief of Police and/or his/her designee prior to any supervisory assignment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required: Public Safety and Security: knowledge of rules and regulations for the protection of people, data, and property, including the use of weapons and forceLaw and Government: knowledge of laws, penal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political processPsychology: knowledge of basic human behavior and performance, including individual differences in ability, personality, learning, and motivationKnowledge of community policing techniques and programsKnowledge of emergency medical and first aid practicesMechanical/Technical: skilled in the safe operation of diverse types of equipment, including operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations, use of computers, radios, weapons, and other police equipmentAbility to act effectively in crisesActive Listening: skilled in listening to what other people are saying and asking appropriate questionsService Orientation: skilled in actively looking for ways to help people, tactfully and effectively interacting with people in a wide variety of stressful situationsCritical Thinking: ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approachesCommunity policing: knowledge and application of techniques and programsSocial perceptiveness: being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they doAbility to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and efficiently identify and correct errors in written reports or documentationAbility to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quicklyCommunication: ability to present information and ideas orally and in writing so others understand, including completing reports according to pre-set formats and making oral presentationsAbility to demonstrate knowledge of the Department's policy and procedures, Town personnel policies, municipal code, and state and federal law related to law enforcementAbility to perform essential duties with independence and initiativeAbility to effectively work with administrative or investigative personnel on directed assignmentsAbility to simultaneously use oral language, social perceptiveness, and reasoning skills to interact effectively with others Education and Experience: Must be at least 21 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalent is requiredSixty (60) semester hours at an accredited college or university is preferredAbility to learn and then demonstrate knowledge of departments policy and procedures, Town personnel policies, municipal code, and state and federal law related to law enforcement is required Licenses/Certifications: Colorado POST Certification is requiredMust possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver license and a safe driving record for continued employment Physical Activities: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is regularly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors, with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and all weather conditions.Work is performed year-round with regular exposure to any of the following: loud noise, heavy traffic, and some hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with times of increased noise. Body Movement: The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, or operate objects, stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. Occasionally, the employee may be required to crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.The employee must occasionally carry, pull, push, or lift up to 50 pounds.Frequently will be required to drive a variety of motor vehicles. Frequently, will be required to be available and on-call at various hours. The employee must be physically able to operate various computers and office equipment successfully to fulfill the essential functions of this position. Vision: Employees must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field vision. Hearing: Employees must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery, telephones, doorbell, alarms), communicate clearly and effectively; understand and be understood;be able to consistently engage in ordinary conversations. At the Town of Firestone, we recognize the contributions each employee makes to assist us in achieving Town-wide goals. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance.Our benefit package includes: Medical You may choose from (3) Medical Plans under Cignas Open Access Plans (OAP) which includes (2) High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and (1) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) planDental - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid dental coverage through Delta DentalVision - Employees are eligible for 100% premium -employer-paid vision coverage through VSP Employer-paid supplemental benefits include: Group Life and AD&D InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance PlanPaid Time OffExtended Paid Leave (EPL) accrued up to a maximum of 240 hoursFourteen (14) Paid HolidaysSixteen (16) hours of Paid Volunteer LeaveHSA Contribution to Choice Plan HDHPEmployee Education Assistance/Reimbursement up to $2,000 annuallyMembership to Carbon Valley Recreation CenterTraining and development for Certification and Licensure programsNational and/or Statewide Association Affiliation feesProfessional Retirement Assessment AssistanceFlu-Shingles-Covid Vaccination Clinics You are also able to elect supplemental benefits at the employee's cost, which include: Accident/Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverages (employee elected/paid)Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage for Employee/Spouse and Dependents (employee elected/paid)Cyber Security Coverage through Norton LifeLock (employee elected/paid)SPOT Pet Insurance (employee elected/paid)Verizon discount program In compliance with 41 CFR 60-2 The Town of Firestone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Town ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. The Town of Firestone expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Any person with questions or concerns about the Towns practices relative to equal employment opportunities is encouraged to bring these matters to the attention of the Human Resources department. The Town of Firestones Affirmative Action Plan manages and ensures that equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.