What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Marshal (Police Officer) position at Town of Telluride?
Department: Marshals
Reports to: Sergeants/Chief Marshal
FLSA: Non Exempt
Grade: 65
The application period for this position closes at 8:00am MT Monday April 27, 2026.
SUMMARY: The Deputy Marshal is a sworn law enforcement position, exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence, performing skilled police work.. The Deputy Marshal uses community policing methods to work in partnership with the community in identifying and resolving issues of concern and public safety. Duties are carried out under established organizational values, policies, procedures, and the laws of the Town, the State of Colorado, and the United States of America.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Law Enforcement
High School diploma or equivalent; Valid Driver’s License; Colorado Peace Officer Certification (POST) required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment; must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, physical exam, written exam, and psychological exam prior to commencing employment; maintain CPR and First Aid certifications throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Knowledge of: modern police principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; human nature, human problems, and problem – solving methods; community policing techniques.
Skill in: effective communication; problem solving; conflict resolution; judgement and decision making; ethical and professional conduct; cultural competency; firearms and defensive tactics.
Environmental Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations to include on-site work at calls/incidents, in a patrol vehicle, and the Marshals Department. When work is performed outdoors, the employee is subject to adverse weather conditions. The work schedule rotates with night, weekend, and holiday shifts. When the employee is performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to work solo shifts.
Physical Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may perform strenuous physical activity for periods of time; drives a Town vehicle; uses a computer; sits and stands for periods of time; walks and runs on slippery/uneven surfaces; kneels, crouches, twists, reaches, bends and crawls in confined spaces. While performing the duties of this job; the employee performs physical tasks, including physically restraining/subduing combative individuals, using bodily force to gain entrance through barriers; drawing and firing a handgun or other weapon, administering first aid; pushing, pulling, dragging, and moving suspects and/or others weighing up to one hundred and fifty (150) pounds over twenty (20) yards.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids/products.
Reports to: Sergeants/Chief Marshal
FLSA: Non Exempt
Grade: 65
The application period for this position closes at 8:00am MT Monday April 27, 2026.
SUMMARY: The Deputy Marshal is a sworn law enforcement position, exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence, performing skilled police work.. The Deputy Marshal uses community policing methods to work in partnership with the community in identifying and resolving issues of concern and public safety. Duties are carried out under established organizational values, policies, procedures, and the laws of the Town, the State of Colorado, and the United States of America.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Law Enforcement
- Perform sworn officer duties in conformance with federal, state, and town laws and ordinances
- Patrol Town of Telluride streets, sidewalks, and alleys by foot and vehicle
- Perform crime prevention activities; traffic control
- Render assistance during emergency responses
- Respond to complaints; interview witnesses and interrogate suspects
- Investigate disturbances, accidents, crimes, felonies, and misdemeanors
- Obtain, analyze, and evaluate evidence; handle evidence in compliance with federal and state laws
- Prepare and serve arrest, search and seizure warrants
- Handle firearms and other equipment with proper care
- Drive vehicles in a lawful, courteous, and defensive manner in all weather conditions
- Prepare cases for filing of charges; testify in court when needed
- Perform liquor licenses premises enforcement
- Conduct property checks
- Perform civil assists and standbys
- Perform crowd control and security functions for festivals
- Assist Code Enforcement Division with parking, animals, trash, and snow removal violations
- Maintain composure while taking command and restoring control in volatile situations
- Adjust patrol techniques on current crime patterns
- Maintain essential job skills by regularly attending trainings
- Other tasks and special projects as assigned
- Develop and maintain respectful relationships with the community
- Use enforcement opportunities to educate citizens and visitors
- Interact respectfully with people from various backgrounds
- Prepare accurate, thorough, logical, and wellorganized reports with proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Input data and generate reports
- Perform recordkeeping required by federal and state regulations
- Work safely to prevent accidents
- Utilize PPE when necessary
High School diploma or equivalent; Valid Driver’s License; Colorado Peace Officer Certification (POST) required or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment; must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, physical exam, written exam, and psychological exam prior to commencing employment; maintain CPR and First Aid certifications throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Knowledge of: modern police principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; human nature, human problems, and problem – solving methods; community policing techniques.
Skill in: effective communication; problem solving; conflict resolution; judgement and decision making; ethical and professional conduct; cultural competency; firearms and defensive tactics.
Environmental Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations to include on-site work at calls/incidents, in a patrol vehicle, and the Marshals Department. When work is performed outdoors, the employee is subject to adverse weather conditions. The work schedule rotates with night, weekend, and holiday shifts. When the employee is performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to work solo shifts.
Physical Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may perform strenuous physical activity for periods of time; drives a Town vehicle; uses a computer; sits and stands for periods of time; walks and runs on slippery/uneven surfaces; kneels, crouches, twists, reaches, bends and crawls in confined spaces. While performing the duties of this job; the employee performs physical tasks, including physically restraining/subduing combative individuals, using bodily force to gain entrance through barriers; drawing and firing a handgun or other weapon, administering first aid; pushing, pulling, dragging, and moving suspects and/or others weighing up to one hundred and fifty (150) pounds over twenty (20) yards.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids/products.
Salary : $82,291 - $115,207