Police Officer - Experienced

***$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.

Department:
Police Department

Reports to:
Police Sergeant

Hourly Wage Rate: $29.09-$35.63

Benefits Information

FLSA Status:
Full-time non-exempt

Position closes:
Midnight, Sunday October 18, 2026

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.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties for the Canon City Police Department, to maintain public order, and to assist and protect the lives and property of Canon City residents, business owners, and visitors.

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 law enforcement duties on an assigned shift.
• Upholds and enforces federal, state, and municipal criminal and traffic laws and ordinances.
• Prevents criminal episodes and suppresses civil disturbances.
• Patrols City in marked or unmarked police cars, responds to calls for assistance and traffic accidents.
• Determines appropriate actions to maintain or re-establish law and order
• Investigates incidents
• Intervenes in disputes
• Writes reports
• Controls traffic
• Issues citations
• Apprehends criminal suspects, makes arrests, and transports suspects to jail.
• Prepares legal paperwork such as arrest warrants, summons, probable cause affidavits, custody forms, penalty assessments, and revocation forms.
• Consults with prosecutors and testifies in court.
• Investigates crimes. Collects and preserves evidence. Photographs and videotapes crime scenes and accident scenes. executes search warrants and conducts searches as authorized of buildings, vehicles, documents, and computers following established procedures.
• 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.

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 the public with general information and safety advice. Provides first aid when needed.
• Some positions serve as Field Training Officers (FTO's), assisting in the training of other employees.
• Some positions serve on Central Mountain Training Foundation (CMTF) Board or Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Board.
• Some positions serve on the Special Weapons & Tactics (SRT) team.
• Some positions serve as School Resource Officers.
• Some positions serve as K-9 officers.
• Some positions conduct firearm training or drivers training for department.
• Some positions may be assigned to bicycle patrol.
• Performs related duties as established by law or ordinance or as reasonably directed by the City.
• Attends or completes trainings, seminars, and meetings as required.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The essential and non-essential duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The below list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all knowledge, skills and abilities that are required.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to law enforcement issues in Canon City.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of criminal justice.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of performing police patrol or…