Reserve Police Officer

Law Enforcement Officer

Under general supervision, performs general law enforcement work to protect the lives, safety, health, welfare and property of the residents and visitors of the City of Sheridan by enforcing municipal, state and federal ordinances, statues and laws. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations and often works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

Examples of duties include patrolling assigned areas to deter illegal activities and identify criminal activity in order to preserve the safety and security of individuals, buildings, and neighborhoods. Requires solid knowledge of approved principles and practices as well as laws and ordinances governing police work. Requires solid knowledge of laws and departmental procedures surrounding the handling of suspects, crime scene control and the presentation of evidence in court. Requires solid knowledge of investigative techniques, principles and practices. Requires solid ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Requires solid ability to apply common sense understanding during normal and stressful conditions. Requires solid ability to compile and analyze data and to prepare a variety of reports. Requires solid ability to communicate clearly and distinctly face-to-face as well as over the radio in normal and adverse conditions. Requires solid problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Requires solid driving skills with the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Requires solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel. Requires basic knowledge of computers, office equipment and software applications. Requires basic knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Responds to dispatch calls and investigates citizen complaints and reports of breaches of the peace including crimes in progress, crimes discovered after the fact, disturbances, and accidents. Performs extra patrol watches in order to maintain high visibility. Performs investigations of crimes by: interviewing witnesses, complainants and victims to obtain facts and circumstances of incidents; gathering physical evidence and photographing crime scenes to ensure the proper preservation and collection of evidence for use in court proceedings; and conducting follow-up investigations as needed to obtain additional case information. Prepares, processes and transmits reports including: incident reports, non-criminal reports; booking reports; accident reports; witness statements; and traffic citations. Apprehends, arrests and detains criminal suspects and law violators to ensure public safety and maintain order. Takes suspects into custody by the reading of rights, booking and transport of individuals to holding and jailing facilities. Prepares citations and summonses necessary to charge individuals with violations of ordinances, statutes, and laws including petty, misdemeanor and felonious offenses. Serves warrants and subpoenas. Acts as first responder to emergencies rendering medical/first aid/CPR and requesting medical attention when necessary. Responds to emergency calls involving robberies, burglaries, kidnappings, assaults, and homicides. Performs traffic surveillance and operates traffic radar/lasers to enforce traffic ordinances and statutes. Investigates traffic accidents and assists motorists in various situations. Directs traffic as needed to ensure safe operations. Serves as a witness by testifying in court and providing information and evidence during court proceedings. Responds to inquiries and provides information to citizens and visitors of the City of Sheridan including giving of directions, requesting vehicular roadside assistance, and locating lost children. Attends periodic training sessions and seminars involving physical training, classroom instruction, field exercises, simulation exercises, investigative methods, rescue methods, and instruction in the use of equipment including: firearms; vehicles; intoxilyzers; tazers and other equipment. Participates in community-oriented police functions to educate and promote community relations. Work is typically performed outside of an office setting, both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Employees are subject to traffic hazards while patrolling and responding to emergencies in all traffic and weather conditions. Occasionally the employee will deal with irate, abusive and disorderly people; deal with the public in situations involving possible severe physical and personal trauma; have exposure to potentially dangerous people, animals and objects; and have exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels. Position requires extremely strenuous physical work involving objects in excess of 100 pounds and occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently. Is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. Is occasionally required to use hand and finger dexterity to handle or feel objects, tools, or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; utilize arm and hand steadiness and manual dexterity to use weapons necessary to prevent injury or to protect self and others; maintain stamina and tolerance enough to remain physically and mentally alert for short bursts of extremely intense work. The employee must possess clear vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more. Must be able to distinguish colors, have the ability to observe and area that can be seen up or down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point. Must have three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and special relationships. Must have ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Assists with other departments and outside agencies as needed. Provides security at events as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Typical qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, law enforcement experience preferred, but not required. Minimum of 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen. Colorado certified or POST certifiable Police Officer by date of hire. CPR/First Aid Certification. Applicants may view the City of Sheridan's Hiring Standards Document HERE.