Police Officer Recruit

Interested applicants should submit a complete application, attaching a cover letter and resume by the close date of this position.   To learn more about our community and organization, please see our hiring brochure here. 

Incumbent actively participates in Law Enforcement Academy as determined by the Town of Estes Park in order to perform proactive entry level law enforcement duties. This includes community engagement, public safety, the protection of property, and crime prevention and detection.   


The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing.  Duties are performed on a rotating shift basis.  The Town may change these duties at any time. 

• Actively participates in all classes, coursework, and training that is part of a one semester (approximately 16 week long) Law Enforcement Academy as selected by the Town of Estes Park.   
• Learns about enforcement of local, state and federal laws and/or ordinances. 
• May assist Police Department with: 

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  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).  
    • Completed credit hours toward an Associate’s Degree such that upon completion of Law Enforcement Academy, incumbent would have an Associate’s Degree or at least 60 undergraduate credit hours.   NOTE:  It is anticipated that upon successful completion of this Law Enforcement Academy, 39 credit hours will be awarded.  Therefore to meet minimum qualifications, applicants must have 21 verifiable credit hours.  
      • Three years’ military service and/or law enforcement experience can be substituted for education.
    • Must be at least 21 years of Age as of completion of Law Enforcement Academy.   NOTE: For this Law Enforcement Academy, must be 21 years of age by December 1, 2025.
    • No criminal convictions as defined by Colorado P.O.S.T.
    • Ability to pass pre-employment background investigation, including criminal history check, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment psychological evaluation. 

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Military Experience as Military Police Officer
  • Experience working for a Law Enforcement agency such as work in dispatch, jail/detention, park ranger, etc. 
  • Multi-lingual.  Ability to read/write/speak/listen proficiently in a language other than English.

• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  
  • Incumbents in this position must successfully complete Law Enforcement Academy and obtain Colorado P.O.S.T Certification.  
  • Failure to successfully complete Law Enforcement Academy and/or obtain P.O.S.T will result in termination of employment as a Police Officer Recruit.
  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.  Out of state candidates must obtain Colorado License within 6 months of hire.   

• RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: None
  Please note that as a Police Officer I, the residency requirement is: Must establish and maintain residency within 75 minutes and 30 mile radius of duty location. Residency requirements must be met within 6 months of hire.    
• REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE: No 
• CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE: None
  
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the job of Police Officer and that will be required that the incumbent have upon successful completion of Law Enforcement Academy: 

• Knowledge of police principles, practices and ethics. 
• Knowledge of applicable laws, Town ordinances and State statutes. 
• Knowledge of Town and department policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge and ability to perform emergency medical and first aid procedures. 
• Skill in operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations. 
• Skill in using weapons and other police equipment. 
• Ability to collect and preserve evidence including biological material. 
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions. 
• Ability to communicate with victims, suspects, witnesses and other police officers. 
• Ability to act effectively in crisis situations and to deal tactfully with citizens in a wide variety of stressful situations. 
• Ability to exhibit de-escalation skills, imagination, initiative and discernment in problem solving when coping with a variety of law enforcement situations. 
• Ability to act and react to emergency and/or threatening situations in a manner consistent with law; ability to protect one’s self in threatening situations and to subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals. 
• Ability to investigate situations and prepare written reports. 
• Ability to make oral presentations. 
• Ability to pass standard medical exam within normal parameters specifically with regard to the listed essential job functions. 
• Ability to physically detain law violators. 
• Ability to effectively testify in court or hearings.   
• Must have dependable transportation. 
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, through weekends and holidays.      
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.  
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.   
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and the general public.

Reports to: Police Sergeant or Police Captain
Pay Grade: PS1A
Exempt: No

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Frequency Guide 
Rarely (R) Less than - 5%
Occasionally (O) 6 – 30%
Frequently (F) 31% - 70%
Constantly (C) Over 70% 
    
Physical Task Frequency Frequency 
Sitting F 
Standing F 
Walking F 
Running O 
Stooping O 
Kneeling O 
Squatting O 
Climbing O 
Balancing O 
Reaching O 
Grasping C 
Finger Dexterity C 
Handling C 
Visual Acuity: Near F 
Visual Acuity Far F 
Depth Perception F 
Color Discrimination F 
Peripheral Vision F 
Talking - C
Hearing - C

Physical Surroundings Frequency 
Extreme Temperatures O 
Inside Work F 
Outside Work F 
Walking on uneven surfaces O 
Working at height O 

Environmental Conditions  
Exposure to Chemicals O 
Exposure to Gases/Fumes/Dust O 
High Noise Levels O 
Moderate Noise Levels F 
Vibrations O 
Light/Power Equipment Ops R 
Heavy Equipment Operation R 
Work in Traffic F 
Local Travel F 
Out of Town Travel R 

Weight of Objects Moved  
Over 100 pounds R 
Over 50 Pounds O 
Over 10 pounds F 

PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL REQUIRED: Yes 
PRE EMPOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED: No 
PRE EMPLOYMENT PSYCH EVAL: YES

Salary : $74,860 - $82,346