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Job Description
Job Summary Police Officers are responsible for community relations and crime suppression within the geographic area comprising the Town of Wiggins. Police Officers are assigned to the Police Department's Patrol Bureau and perform basic law enforcement duties as outlined below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The Town of Wiggins retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time. Observe, report, and act upon conditions conducive to crime and danger, such as checking buildings, assisting other officers, enforcing traffic, making arrests, transporting prisoners, and investigating crime(s). Using one's judgment determines the nature of a call for service, investigates the circumstances, and may take necessary or prudent action to resolve the situation. Assists the public in emergency and non-emergency situations; administers first aid/requests appropriate medical response; performs crisis intervention in sensitive situations and domestic disputes; educates the public on laws and ordinances; assists citizens with complaints and inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate authority. Responds to emergency radio calls and conducts investigations of accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing persons, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc.; takes appropriate law enforcement action when appropriate. Prepares a variety of written and oral reports. Assists in the investigation of crimes, interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects, and provides feedback to the appropriate people; collects and documents evidence. Appears in court and is available to testify as a credible witness in matters in which the officer knows whether it is criminal or civil. Maintains proficiency in the use of police-related equipment and technologies. Prepares and maintains a legible, concise, and understandable record of activities (i.e., notebook). Performs special assignments related to investigations, crime prevention, and traffic enforcement. Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Training Minimum Education:
This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, such as General Educational Development (GED). An associate's degree is preferred.
Special Training, Certifications, or Experience:
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Must be a legal resident of the United States or able to work in the United States legally. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Must possess a current Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training certification or ability to obtain such POST certification within three months of employment if the applicant is currently POST-equivalent certified in another state. Work Experience in Positions Similar or Related to this
Job:
Preference points for honorably discharged military service.
Other Requirements:
An extensive hiring process must be completed, which may include the following at a minimum: FBI/CBI Fingerprint Clearance Pre-Employment Psychological Examination Medical Clearance Examination to include a Drug Screen Pre-Employment Background Investigation A computer voice stress analysis (CVSA) Examination Town Manager and/or Chief of Police Interview
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Chief of Police.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so that others will understand. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. The ability to detect when something is wrong. It does not involve solving the problem; it only recognizes that there is one. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). The ability to arrange things or actions in a particular order to pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so that others will understand. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you in everyday as well as stressful situations. The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high and precarious places, and with explosives. They are also occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee is required to perform shift work, including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. The employee must also be able to serve in an On-Call status as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, speak, or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed below; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
JOB HAZARDS
Conditions present high stress and threat to personal safety during periods of search and seizure and arrest; may be exposed to toxic materials, bloodborne pathogens, and other infectious environments; have to deal with unruly or dangerous individuals, unsafe building sites, and the potential to utilize deadly force; may be required to extend work schedule during emergencies.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED
Motorized conveyance, such as a fully equipped police patrol vehicle, police vehicle, and hand-held radio, mounted and hand-held Radar/Lidar, service semiautomatic pistol and other weapons as required, straight or collapsible Baton, X-26 Taser, handcuffs, breathalyzer, cellular telephone, Mobile Data Computers (MDC), which include
CBI NCIC/CCIC
portal Access, first aid equipment, and Chemical Agents. Extensive use of computers for Reporting and other communication as required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The ability to understand verbal information and instruction. Ability to exchange information with others and to develop and present recommendations. The ability to read and understand written information. Ability to compose information and instructions in written form. The ability to translate verbal communication into effective written material, e.g., reports and other documents. The ability to apply mathematical reasoning is necessary to fulfill budgeting and regulatory requirements. The ability to use memorization and analytical skills and apply results. The ability to use and apply technology.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Town of Wiggins is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, and with the Town's values that promote employee participation in delivering quality services to and on behalf of the community. Accordingly, the Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the primary responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform additional duties and tasks beyond those specified in this document.
Pay:
$58,856.00 - $68,230.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
