FullTime Police Officers

Join the Parker Police Department – Make a Real Impact on Your Community!!
Are you passionate about serving your community and contributing to positive change? The Parker Police Department provides exemplary year-round, 24-hour service to citizens of the Town of Parker and adheres to the highest standards of ethical behavior. The department's primary objective is to provide a safe community environment in Parker with the highest level of service possible. The organization is committed to safeguarding the community through the philosophy of community policing, making Parker a great place to live, work, and play.
The community policing philosophy encourages police officers to get out of their cars, get to know the people in the community, build trust and problem-solving partnerships with community members, and work to improve the quality of life in Parker. The Police Department actively participates in community support activities, such as National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop and youth educational programs.
The Parker Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. By working together, we strive to find solutions that improve our community and enhance public safety.
We provide continuous training and support to help you strengthen your skills and advance within the department. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. Initiates citizen contacts, traffic stops, and investigates suspicious occurrences through community policing strategies.
Interacts with citizens to identify issues of concern, works together to resolve concerns.
Facilitates community problem solving and takes enforcement action when appropriate.
makes arrests when required, takes necessary police action, prepares reports, and cases for prosecution, and testifies in court.
Acts with sensitivity to the feelings of others, does not contribute to antagonism, interacts effectively with diverse groups, utilizes de-escalation practices, acts courteous/respectful, and uses good customer service skills.
Communicates effectively with a wide variety of people verbally and in writing, under varied circumstances, listens, understands and resolves problems and potential solutions.
Establishes positive relationships with citizens, business, and other members of the community.
Performs other related duties as assigned and as described in the Parker Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual; may serve in a specialized assignment capacity.
All applicants must be currently employed full-time by a state, county, or municipal police or sheriff's department as a sworn Police Officer. Formal education, often achieved through completion of a bachelor's or associate degree, in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of modern police principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Skill in maintaining proficiency with equipment used in policing, including but not limited to vehicles, firearms, defensive weapons, radio, computer, radar, and an intoxilizer.
Skill in maintaining certifications and training relevant to law enforcement.
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
Ability to learn and interpret relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to read and write the English language effectively.
Ability to maintain proficiency in the use of police equipment.
Ability to load, unload, aim and fire handguns from a variety of positions at levels of proficiency and safety prescribed by qualification standards.
Ability to hear, understand and comprehend radio transmissions to respond appropriately to unforeseeable events and calls that characterize police work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. Tools & Equipment Requires frequent use of a police car, radio, radar, laser, handgun, and other weapons as required; emergency equipment, handcuffs, cellular phone, personal computer, various computer software packages, first aid equipment, bicycle, and other equipment as assigned. of equipment including but not limited to bullet proof vest and equipment belt a member in this job may be required to:

Be able to pinch, grab and manipulate index finger in order to fire a weapon.
Function fully in darkness and daylight, close and distance vision acuity, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision.
Operate a law enforcement vehicle safely in non-emergency (routine) and emergency situations, including various weather conditions