What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer- Academy Candidate position at City of Brush?
The City of Brush is looking to add a person to our team and send a candidate to the Police Academy to become POST Certified.
**Stay with the City for three years and your tuition and certification fees will be paid in full. (If your tenure with the City of Brush is less than that, it would be pro-rated)
The applicant would be paid full time wages and benefits would begin the first of the next month after completing 30 days of service.
Once the candidate becomes a Certified POST Officer, your wages are adjusted up and you would patrol within corporate limits to deter illegal activities and to protect and preserve the safety and security of individuals, property, buildings, and neighborhoods.
Completes reports in a clear and accurate manner
Responds to dispatch calls and investigates citizen complaints and reported breaches of the peace including crimes in progress, crimes discovered after the fact, disturbances, accidents, etc.
Prepares summons necessary to charge individuals with violations of ordinances and statutes.
Makes arrests and take suspects into custody including the reading of rights, interrogation, search, booking, and transport of individuals to holding and jailing facilities.
Appears in court and other hearings to offer testimony
Inspects and maintains assigned equipment.
Maintains awareness of focal crime rates and trends.
Attends and participates in assigned training sessions.
***City paid premiums for CIRSA Police Officer personal liability insurance (details upon request)
Education reimbursement program available
Possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
Be 21 years old or reach the age of 21 within 6 months of hire.
Officers work irregular or extended work hours, including rotating shift work.
Run over barriers such as fences, walls and shrubs.
Overcome common resistance such as pulling away, pushing/shoving.
Control resistive subjects by grasping, employing takedown techniques, dragging or pulling, and handcuffing.
Maintain balance on rooftops, fences, ladders, and stairs.
Work in adverse climate conditions such as high temperatures (above 95 degrees), low temperatures (below 30 degrees), snow and ice, high winds.
Work while exposed to irritants such as fingerprint powder, chemical agents such as mace or pepper spray.
Work in adverse physical surroundings such as slippery surfaces (e.g., chasing suspects through wet grass), or working above ground level (roofs, fences).
Work effectively in conditions of poor lighting, fog, noise, or faint sounds.
The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
The employee shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
Applications taken until 8am, March 14, 2025
If you have any questions, or to fill out an application please go to www.brushcolo.com or see Kim in HR at 970-842-5001
City of Brush is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.36 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires you to be 21 years old or 21 years old within 6 months of hire.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26