Police Officer

Police Officer

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: 17 (Min $40.01, Mid $48.02, Max $56.02)

Hiring Range: $40.01-$48.02/hour

The Town of Mountain Village is currently recruiting for an individual who is certified by Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) or has the ability to obtain provisional certification — an interim certification that affords a qualified out‑of‑state officer the opportunity to obtain employment as a Colorado peace officer while completing the requirements for Basic certification.

• Position being offered with housing available at Village Court Apartments within the Town of Mountain Village. Housing allowance offered if living in established response area.
• Mountain Village Police Department participates in Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA) of Colorado benefits.

Protects lives and property and preserves the peace for Town of Mountain Village residents through the patrolling of assigned areas, impartial enforcement of laws, detaining and interviewing violators, apprehension of suspects, and responding to calls for assistance.

• Patrols assigned Town’s roadways, residential, and business areas, looking for illegal, hazardous and suspicious activities and persons; provides back-up assistance, scene security and protection for regional emergency services personnel.
• Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service including alarm, animal, emergency medical, and 911 calls; investigates criminal and civil complaints and incidents; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; secures and documents crime scene and property; identifies and collects evidence.
• Interacts with the public and performs a variety of community relations functions including assisting stranded motorists and individuals locked out of vehicles, homes, or businesses.
• Participates in the enforcement of municipal ordinances including investigating public complaints regarding noise, parking, animal control, and/or jobsite safety issues.
• Investigates criminal activity including gathering and documenting evidence, obtaining statements from victims and witnesses, and locating suspects; conducts follow up investigations.
• Arrests law violators; locates, pursues and arrests criminal suspects; transports and processes prisoners; testifies in court; serves arrest, search and civil warrants and other court documents.
• Conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents and criminal violations; assists motorists, victims and witnesses, and investigates incidents as required.
• Represents the Police Department at court hearings; prepares reports and materials requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.
• Performs a variety of First Responder duties including providing EMS and/or Fire assistance.
• Provides assistance with special events and/or performs community service functions as required.
• Inspects patrol vehicles and performs minor maintenance functions on vehicles including refueling, fluid checks, tire changing and the installation and removal of tire chains.
• May conduct forensic investigations using digital and video media for forensic imaging.
• May serve as field training Officer; under state mandate, officers are required to attend a minimum of 24 hours of training per year.
• May serve as Reserve Liaison Officer conducting reserve meetings, coordinating reserve functions, making reserve officer assignments, organizing reserve training and maintaining reserve records.
• Communicates with business owners and serves as the Town Merchant Liaison Officer as required.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental reports, records, and documentation.
• Actively works to progress the Town’s goal of zero waste and carbon neutrality by minimizing unnecessary consumption (of energy, water, paper, plastic, ink, etc.), seeking environmentally preferred products (e.g., reusable, recycled content, non-fossil fuel), and supporting environmental initiatives through participation, promotion,…