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. The department’s primary objective is to provide a safe community environment in Parker with the highest level of service possible. The organization is committed to safeguarding the community through the philosophy of community policing, making Parker a great place to live, work, and play.

The Parker Police Department actively participates in community support activities, such as National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop and youth educational programs. The Parker Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. As a vital part of our department, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. We believe that leadership can emerge at every level, and we value the contributions of each team member.

By working together, we strive to find solutions that improve our community and enhance public safety.

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 after successful completion of twelve (12) month probationary period.

• Must be at least 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. If POST certified in another state, must provide a provisional certification letter from Colorado POST by date of hire and complete the provisional process within six (6) months.
• Must have at least one (1) year of solo patrol experience.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
• Must currently be employed full‑time by a state, county, or municipal police or sheriff’s department as a sworn Police Officer. Correction, Detention or academy employment does not qualify.
• Must be able to pass all phases of the selection process for Lateral Police Officer.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check, including drug screen, criminal history search, credit check and polygraph examination.

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 and a 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, works together to resolve concerns.
• 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…