Lateral Police Officer - Continuous

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. Its primary objective is to provide a safe community environment in Parker with the highest level of service possible.

The department is committed to safeguarding the community through a community policing philosophy, building trust and problem‑solving partnerships with residents. We actively participate in community support activities such as National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, and youth educational programs.

We provide continuous training and support to help you strengthen your skills and advance within the department. Employees are eligible to apply for some special assignments, duties, and instructor ships (DOE) after successful completion of a twelve‑month probationary period.

This is a continuous posting for Lateral Police Officer only. Candidates must have at least one (1) year of solo patrol experience. You must be currently employed full‑time by a state, county, or municipal police or sheriff’s department as a sworn officer. Correction, detention, and academy employment do not qualify.

Additional requirements include a valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record and at least two (2) years of driving history.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• FPPA retirement plan
• 457 retirement plan
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Educational assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Family membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Field House

• Responds to calls for service.
• Interprets and upholds various laws.
• Prevents, discovers, and investigates crime.
• Preserves public order, protects lives and property, and maintains public safety.
• Applies knowledge, reason, and appropriate judgment to make prompt, effective decisions after evaluating alternative courses of action.
• Initiates citizen contacts, traffic stops, and investigates suspicious occurrences through community policing strategies.
• Interacts with citizens to identify issues of concern and works together to resolve them.
• Facilitates community problem‑solving and takes enforcement action when appropriate.
• Observes, listens, and analyzes activities in a wide variety of situations; makes valid assessments of relevant issues, problems, and potential solutions.
• Investigates, gathers evidence, locates, and interviews relevant persons; 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; listens, understands, and resolves problems and potential solutions.
• Participates with others on work groups or committees to accomplish necessary additional tasks such as PTO, School Programs, crime prevention officer, range officer, D.R.E., bicycle patrol, business associations, or neighborhood groups.
• Establishes positive relationships with citizens, businesses, and other members of the community.
• Completes required paperwork including but not limited to reports, citations, and warrant paperwork.
• 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.

• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age at the time of employment.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. certification as a Level 1 Peace Officer is required, or a provisional letter from Colorado P.O.S.T. by date of hire.
• Must provide a provisional certification letter from Colorado P.O.S.T. by date of hire if POST certified…