Police Officer (Lateral)

Police Officer (Lateral)

The Town of Breckenridge Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer (Lateral). Police Officers perform a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance and administration of police patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement and control, citizen assistance, and related law enforcement activities. Officers carry out routine and special assignments using a community-oriented policing approach which emphasizes and balances partnerships, problem-solving and law enforcement.

At the Town of Breckenridge, we believe that supporting our employees' well-being is essential to creating an engaged, connected, and high-performing workforce. As part of our commitment to our employees and their families, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes quality health benefits, generous leave, retirement savings opportunities, wellness programs, employee events, and a variety of other resources designed to support employees both at work and beyond.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with 100% employer covered premiums for employee only coverage
• Retirement Benefits – Town contributes 7% after 6 months and 9% after 6 years into the 401a plus opportunity to invest in a 457 or Roth IRA
• Generous Leave Programs including 8.5 Holidays, Personal, Annual, Sick, Volunteer Time Off and Sabbatical Leave
• Free Recreation Wellness Pass for employees and their families for the Recreation Center, Gold Run Nordic Center, and the Stephen C. West Ice Arena as well as substantially discounted golf rates at the Breckenridge Golf Club

Perks Highlights:

• Leadership Development & Training Opportunities
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Employee transitional housing support, Down Payment Assistance Program and Rental Deposit Assistance Program
• Tenure Award Recognition
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Early Registration and discounted Youth After School and Camp Programs at the Breckenridge Recreation Center
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations
• Free Breck E-Ride electric bikeshare membership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of a background check is required, including but not limited to a criminal history search, polygraph, and psychological and physical examinations.

Licenses or Certificates Required:

• Current Colorado POST certification or current POST certification from another US State with the ability to obtain CO POST certification required.
• A valid Colorado driver's license is required at time of appointment.

Recruitment Process: Qualified applicants must attach proof of their P.O.S.T. certification or proof of current enrollment in a Police academy program with their online application. If selected to proceed in the recruitment process, candidates will be expected to participate in oral interviews. Candidates who are selected to proceed after their interview, will participate in a ride-a-long and integrity interview. If a candidate is selected to move forward in the recruitment after their ride-a-long and integrity interview, they may be offered a conditional offer of employment based on their successful completion of polygraph testing, psychological exam, medical examination, and a thorough background check. The Town of Breckenridge has disqualification guidelines for Sworn Officer positions. They generally relate to the following background criteria: integrity, narcotics behavior, driving history, excessive force or violence, financial responsibility and employment history and discipline. These could cause the disqualification of an applicant from the Police Officer process. Potential Housing Available. The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.