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Town Of Windsor Police Officer in Windsor, Colorado
Description Hiring Range: $33.00 per hour
Work Schedule: This position requires shiftwork, am or pm start, rotating days of the week, and working days/evenings/weekends as schedule dicta
NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision from a higher level supervisory or management staff and from training staff at a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, this is a non-sworn classification structured for individuals who have not yet entered or not yet completed the Colorado POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Successful completion of a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, resulting in graduation and certification, enables the individual to become a probationary, entry-level, sworn Police Officer with the Town of Windsor.
Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town s PRIDE philosophies and the town s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Police Professional Standards Unit Sergeant to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.
Essential Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Individual in the Police Officer role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, Department, Division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:
Essential Functions
Attend classroom activities; participate in both the learning process and the interactions with students and faculty, resulting in achieving a passing grade on all classroom requirements. Complete classroom assignments and projects, as required. Participate in physical activities, resulting in achieving a passing grade on the POST physical agility exam, if required. Successfully complete and meet all necessary requirements to obtain Colorado POST certification at the completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other town employees and the public, using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as required. OTHER DUTIES Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following: May be involved in special projects that are directly or indirectly related to essential job functions. Assisting other departments/divisions as necessary. May participate in town employee committees, projects or assignments as required. Other assigned activities by the Chief of Police, Police Commanders and/or Professional Standards Unit Sergeant. Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING
Must have a high school diploma or GED Minimum of 20-1/2 years of age at the time of application. Successful completion of interview process and a police background investigation, including but not limited to a physical and psychological examination. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES Must have a current Colorado Driver s License or the ability to obtain one upon hire, that meets the Town of Windsor s standards. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: Learn proper Police procedures and methods. Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine and take emergency and/or appropriate action. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities require in the performance of assigned tasks, including a computer. Type at a reasonable speed necessary for successful job performance. Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system including mobile dispatch terminals. Participate in strenuous physical activities including sufficient strength, endurance and body flexibility to accomplish classroom requirements. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Successfully complete a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Successful completion of interview process and a police background investigation, including but not limited to a physical and psychological examination. Acceptance of employment for this position requires a signed employer/employee agreement regarding the repayment of training costs should the incumbent not successfully complete the police academy, become Colorado POST certified, be terminated by the town, or leave the town for other employment in her/his first three years.