The City of Greenwood Village Police Department is searching for a certified (or soon to be certified) police officer!

This includes applicants currently enrolled in a police academy, applicants who are Colorado POST certified police officers with or without any patrol experience, and officers who are eligible to be Colorado POST certified (out of state applicants please refer to the Colorado POST website for information on whether or not you qualify).

Questions about the position, pay, benefits, culture, opportunities within the department, or anything else? Contact recruiter Nisse Ramser: nramser@greenwoodvillage.com

The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform patrol duties for the City, including investigating complaints and suspicious situations, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, and providing assistance to other officers. Officers assigned to Patrol Services work in partnership with the community to creatively and effectively identify and resolve community concerns.

The salary range for this position is $35.90 - $50.92 per hour ($74,672 - $105,914 annualized). To be eligible for hire an applicant must have, prior to hire date, certification by POST as a peace officer. No prior work experience as a certified officer is required. For applicants with experience as a certified police officer, salary will be determined based on years of comparable and qualifying law enforcement experience.

The City of Greenwood Village offers an exceptional benefits package including a selection of medical, dental, and vision insurance, recreation reimbursement, retirement programs, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off and sick leave. Please click here for a full benefits guide.

Essential Functions of the Position:

Patrol Duties

• Determines on a daily basis, with the supervisor, activities which will be performed during shift.
• Patrols defined area within the City which may include K-9 unit.
• Investigates unusual or suspicious individuals, events, or situations, and calls for assistance or guidance when necessary; detains and interviews suspicious individuals, and makes arrests where appropriate.
• Meets with citizens as necessary, to answer questions, provide information, or to advise on crime prevention issues.
• Responds to various medical emergencies.

Crime Response Activity

• Responds to calls from citizens for assistance, including alarms, reports of crimes or incidents, etc.
• Responds to calls from other officers requiring assistance in investigating or dealing with situations.
• Responds to criminal complaints and in-progress calls which may require physical exertion in the form of running, jumping, or physically controlling a criminal suspect.
• Assists with crime scene investigations, including collecting evidence, fingerprints, or related activities.

Administrative

• Writes and submits reports on activities and incidents which have occurred during shift.
• Reviews updated and new policies for implementation.
• Provides information in written or oral form for following shift(s) regarding calls received, incidents, etc.
• Testifies in court as required pertaining to cases involving him/her directly.
• Assists Police Detectives on case preparation.

Training

• Attends training sessions in accordance with departmental training guidelines which may include physical exertion to prepare the officer for such confrontations that the officer may encounter in the performance of his/her duty.

Traffic Enforcement

• Enforces municipal and state traffic laws through observation of traffic, including monitoring of speed with radar.
• Directs traffic at crime or traffic accident scenes, as directed.
• Makes reports of accidents, including interviewing participants and witnesses, and issues citations as required.

Special Assignments as Required

• Assists with field training functions; coordinates training activities; prepares evaluations on the progress of trainee staff.
• May serve as firearm instructor, driving instructor, or PPCT instructor; provides information and assistance to trainees; evaluates work to ensure compliance with appropriate techniques.
• May serve on special units on a temporary basis.

Miscellaneous

• Assists other law enforcement agencies as requested.
• Maintains departmental equipment.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

Knowledge of:

• Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.
• Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.
• Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory.
• First aid principles, practices and techniques.
• Self-defense tactics.
• Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• City and State laws and ordinances.

Ability to:

• Use and properly care for firearms.
• Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and take emergency action.
• Identify potential crime situations or traffic hazards and take preventive action.
• Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• None required; must be at least twenty one (21) years of age.

Training:

• High school diploma/GED/or equivalent is required.
• Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree or completion of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited community college with major course work in criminal justice, police science, or a related field, is preferred but not required.

Certificates or Licenses:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to obtain coverage by the City's insurance carrier.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid P.O.S.T. certificate from the State of Colorado.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certificates.

Additional Considerations:

Employees in this position are required to work weekends and holidays as they fall on their scheduled shift as well as day, evening, and/or overnight hours as assigned.

Potential hazards include, but are not limited to:

• Personal contact with suspects, victims and witnesses. Position may involve physical contact with arrestees, deceased persons, injured and mentally ill subjects, infectious disease, chemicals and weapons, in a variety of settings from the officer, to the street, to burned or exploded buildings and/or to scenes of criminal activity.
• Position may occasionally be exposed to hazardous conditions, life threatening situations, and may be required to use force, physical or deadly, when apprehending an offender.

The City of Greenwood Village utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

The City of Greenwood Village is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.