Police Officer

Florence Police Department • Full-time • CO, US • 1w ago

Salary: $26 – $35.13/ hour

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Patrol Sergeant, Police Commander, and/or Chief of Police, performs a variety of police duties in enforcing municipal, state, and federal ordinances and statutes necessary for the protection of life, safety, welfare, and property of persons within the city.

Essential Functions:

Incident evaluation: responds to or initiates call for service; obtains information and evaluates same to determine course of action; identifies and preserves evidence; protects personal and public property
Interview/Interrogation: interview victims, witnesses, complainants, suspicious persons, informants, medical personnel, prisoners, etc.; makes legal admonishments; interrogates suspects
Arrest/detention/searches: approaches, detains and/or apprehends suspects; effects arrests; restrains and subdues prisoners and members of the public as required to accomplish specific tasks
Public interaction: provides information and/or explanations to those contacted; maintains appropriate courtesy and professional presence; provides referrals, mediates disputes, controls crowds; performs public speaking engagements and attends public meetings as assigned; assists in the implementation of crime prevention programs as developed by this department
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent GED for entry level position
Certification Requirements and Criminal History Status
Criminal history must be clear of any felony conviction or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, per P.O.S.T. Rule 11(C)
Must possess Colorado Peace Officer certification at full status at the time of appointment or promotion to this position
Must maintain issued status Colorado Peace Officer Certification while employed by the City of Florence