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The Town is seeking qualified and diverse applicants for the position of Police Officer I/II/III. Placement within this range is based on skills and experience. Please note that applicants must have current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certificate (POST certification) or out-of-state law enforcement candidates may challenge, and must pass, the POST once hired.For more information about the Town of Estes Park, employment, and our hiring process, please click our hiring brochure: here.
This position performs proactive entry level to advanced level law enforcement duties depending upon rank. This includes public safety, the protection of property, and crime prevention and detection. May be assigned an area of specialty as needed. At the higher levels, may be responsible for less senior police officers and may act as a Field Training Officer.
The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. Duties are performed on a rotating shift basis. The Town may change these duties at any time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
EXEMPT: No
REPORTS TO: Sergeant or Master Police Officer
PAY GRADE:
Officer I: 73,392 - 88,071
Officer II: 74,278 - 100,276
Officer III: 80,301 - 108,407
Frequency Guide | |||
Rarely (R) | Occasionally (O) | Frequently (F) | Constantly (C) |
Less than - 5% | 6 – 30% | 31% - 70% | Over 70% |
Physical Task | Frequency | Physical Surroundings | Frequency |
Sitting | F | Extreme Temperatures | O |
Standing | F | Inside Work | F |
Walking | F | Outside Work | F |
Running | O | Walking on uneven surfaces | O |
Stooping | O | Working at height | O |
Kneeling | O | Other: | |
Squatting | O | ||
Climbing | O | Environmental Conditions | |
Balancing | O | Exposure to Chemicals | O |
Reaching | O | Exposure to Gases/Fumes/Dust | O |
Grasping | C | High Noise Levels | O |
Finger Dexterity | C | Moderate Noise Levels | F |
Handling | C | Vibrations | O |
Visual Acuity: Near | F | Light/Power Equipment Ops | R |
Visual Acuity Far | F | Heavy Equipment Operation | R |
Depth Perception | F | Work in Traffic | F |
Color Discrimination | F | Local Travel | F |
Peripheral Vision | F | Out of Town Travel | R |
Talking | C | Other: | |
Hearing | C | ||
Other: | Weight of Objects Moved | ||
Over 100 pounds | R | ||
Over 50 Pounds | O | ||
Over 10 pounds | F |