Police Officer - Detective

Description

Department:
Police Department

Reports to:
Sergeant - Detective

Hourly Wage Rate: $32.50 - $39.82

Benefit Summary

FLSA Status:
Full-Time Non-Exempt

Position closes:
Midnight, Sunday September 6, 2026

***$10,000 Hiring Bonus***: $2,500 at commencement of employment, $2,500 after successful completion of Field Training Program and $5,000 after one year of service post Field Training.

The Canon City Police Department is recruiting for a Senior Narcotics Detective to join the other members of our dynamic Investigation Unit. This position will be the senior investigator for narcotics enforcement activities.

The hiring range for this position is $32.50 - $39.82 hourly, based on experience and education.

Any experience or academic education, above the minimum required for this position, will result in movement closer to the $39.82 hourly rate.

In addition to base wages, the Cañon City Police Department has instituted a Career Development Program (CDP), which will increase wages by 5%, 10%, or 15%, dependent on the officer’s attained qualifications and length of service.

Additionally, Sworn Officers also receive 30 days Sabbatical Leave
, every three years, once they have completed five years of service with the department.

Please Note:
Verification of minimum qualification(s) and, if applicable, starting salary/wage is based on information provided in the official application. Resume content will not be used for these purposes. Please ensure your application is complete and accurate.

The City of Cañon City does not provide visa sponsor ships. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.)

Position Summary: Under general supervision, investigates crimes and assists officers of the Canon City Police Department to assist and protect the lives and property of Canon City residents, business owners, and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are central to the job or are the reason the position exists, and the employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs a variety of investigative duties to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
• Investigates known or suspected criminals and facts of particular cases to detect clues to crimes or planned criminal activity.
• Conducts surveillance.
• Becomes familiar with habitual criminals and their habits, associates, characteristics, and aliases.
• Records and reports information to commanding officer.
• Writes requests for subpoenas, warrants, and court orders and presents to courts for judgment.
• Conducts searches, as authorized, of buildings, vehicles, documents, and computers following established procedures.
• Reviews incident reports, develops and follows leads, and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Examines crime scenes to obtain clues and gather evidence.
• Arrests or assists in arrest of criminals or suspects.
• Maintain knowledge of computer related and white-collar crimes.
• Prepares cases for and testifies in the courts.
• Conducts general crimes-related investigations, including but not limited to:
• Coordinating follow-up with patrol officers and other investigators
• Cooperating with outside agencies
• Conducting covert surveillance
• Undercover operations
• Operational deconfliction.
• Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: The following duties, although not essential to the position, are important components to the smooth and efficient operation of the Division, Department, and City.

• Assists with narcotics investigations, computer forensics…