What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Lateral or Certified by DOH position at City of Golden?
$82,035 - $ 111,800
Police Academy Graduates/No Experience: $82,035
Lateral Hires:
2-3 yrs experience: $94,120 - $100,838 depending on qualifications/relevant experience
4-5 yrs experience: $104,353 - $111,800 depending on qualifications/relevant experience
The Golden Police Department is seeking qualified officers dedicated to excellent service to our community. If you are committed to technical excellence, high quality service delivery, leadership development and looking for a fun place to work; this may be the opportunity for you.
The Golden Police Department is currently operating under a 32-hour workweek pilot program. Learn more about the details of this exciting pilot program at The Best for Golden.
We offer a competitive salary coupled with an excellent benefits package.
Lateral pay is negotiable and commensurate with years of experience and qualifications.
Qualified applicants must submit a completed online application including supplemental questions, professional cover letter and resume. Please click on this link to review the Misdemeanors Which Will Affect Certification. You will need this to answer supplemental questions in the application.
To perform law enforcement, investigations and crime prevention work by enforcing state and local laws and regulations; to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. Shift work, possible voluntary and/or mandatory overtime, holidays and weekend work required.
JOB SUMMARY
Patrol a designated area of the city in a radio-equipped car, bicycle, motorcycle or on foot as assigned to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
Engage in problem solving activities.
Answer calls and complaints involving traffic collisions, robberies, assaults, fires, and related misdemeanors and felonies; respond to alarms; investigate complaints; apprehend suspects; search, inspect, transport and take custody of prisoners.
Respond to general public service calls including robbery and theft complaints, domestic/civil disturbances, civil complaints, property control and related incidents; may participate in surveillance of area.
Secure crime scenes; administer first aid; conduct preliminary and/or follow-up investigations by questioning witnesses and gathering evidence; make arrests of criminal suspects; prepare detailed reports.
Maintain surveillance over suspected criminals; identify areas of potential crimes or unsafe conditions; report conditions and take corrective action.
Appear in court to present evidence; testify on behalf of the City of Golden or the state; serve warrants and subpoenas.
Prepare a variety of reports summarizing and describing crime scenes, interrogations, investigations activities and findings.
Conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents; conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys.
Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations.
Familiarize self with district and persons living in area.
Disperse unruly crowds at public gatherings.
Inspect public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Other duties may be assigned.
Designated officers may act as sergeants in their absence.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or G.E.D. and 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or university. Must be 21 years of age by date of hire. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with diverse population in a variety of situations. Strong oral and written communication skills. Colorado POST certification from an academy required by date of hire.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Peace Officer Certification (POST) required by date of hire.
Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to obtain Colorado Crime Information Center certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Click here for a full job description and list of duties.
City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
911 10th Street
Golden, Colorado, 80401
303-384-8000
Regular Full-Time (RFT) employees of the City of Golden currently receive numerous benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee while others require employee cost sharing or contributions. Employees are eligible to enroll in most benefits upon hire.
The City of Golden's benefit package can comprise an average of 35% of total compensation.
Employer Paid Benefits Include:
Term Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Cost Sharing Benefits Include:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
401(a) Retirement Plan
Full-time employees can also take advantage of:
Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Vision Coverage
Tuition Program
Supplemental Life Insurance
Full-Time employees receive the following leave options:
128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period)
96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period)
12 Paid Company Holidays
Salary : $94,120 - $100,838
