Lateral Police Officer (POST Certified)

About the role

The City of Lone Tree is hiring a lateral POST-certified Police Officer for a full-time, non-exempt position. The officer carries out a wide range of police and law enforcement duties under general supervision, including traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations and public safety. The work schedule is set after hire and requires availability for evening and/or weekend shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Patrol a designated area on an assigned shift, preserve law and order, prevent or discover crime, apprehend offenders and enforce traffic laws.
• Surveil assigned business and residential areas to detect and prevent criminal activity and promote crime prevention.
• Enforce traffic laws and vehicle codes, direct traffic, report unsafe road conditions and advise or make arrests as appropriate.
• Investigate incidents, gather evidence, interview witnesses, prepare reports and cases for prosecution and testify in court.
• Respond to priority calls about public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations, and provide emergency medical assistance when needed.
• Interact with citizens to identify and help resolve concerns, and provide services such as prisoner transport, assistance to motorists and mediation of family disturbances.
• Prepare daily and other reports and logs, inspect and maintain police equipment, facilities and uniforms, and attend community functions as a police representative.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; continuing education toward a college degree is strongly encouraged.
• POST certification and completion of a Colorado Post Certified Academy within the last 24 months.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate.
• CPR, basic first aid and basic life support certificates at the time of appointment.
• Ability to work nights, holidays and weekends, and to pass background, medical and physical tests.

Required skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of police tactics, departmental policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to operate vehicles, use weapons and equipment, and act in crisis situations.
• Preferred: familiarity with Draft One or other AI-assisted report writing programs.

What we offer

• Annual salary starting at $73,881, with six steps up to $115,015; a bachelor's degree adds $2,500 per year until the top step.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, employer match in the FPPA retirement system, optional 401K, 457 and Roth IRA plans, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and disability and tuition reimbursement.