Please Note: If you are not currently Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or are not actively pursuing a Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification at the time of your application, your application will not be considered.

If you are an out of state certified officer and looking to transfer, please start your transfer process with Colorado P.O.S.T. as soon as possible in order to be considered.

The Town of Erie is currently accepting applications for a Lateral or Certified Police Officer for the Erie Police Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of law enforcement duties, including ensuring public safety, detecting crimes and safeguarding property. The officer may also be assigned to a specialized area as required by the department. The candidate will work under established guidelines and develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform tasks independently.

The Town of Erie values its employees and recognizes their significant contribution to the town's growth and development. The organization has earned an excellent reputation for quality and superior customer service, and each employee's individual contribution is vital to maintaining this standard.

If you're interested in this position, ride alongs are strongly encouraged before testing. Click here to sign up: https://www.erieco.gov/1678/Ride-Along. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Pay Range: $36.47/hour - $53.19/hour ($75,857.60 - $110,635.20 annually). Lateral Officers will be hired at a level commensurate with years of service

Police Department Address: 1000 Telleen Ave, Erie, CO 80516

NOTE: All applications will be reviewed upon submission. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by Recruiting for next steps in the process. If you have any questions around the process or have issues applying please reach out to our Recruiter at Recruitment@erieco.gov. Please note that there has been a recent update to our resting period: If you have taken the PD test within the last 90 days, you are ineligible for retesting until the 90-day period has elapsed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patrol Role

Responds to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations. May provide emergency medical assistance, controls traffic, and otherwise ensures attention is given to public safety. Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens. Investigates crime scenes or accidents and assists other officers. Protects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations. Enforces traffic laws, vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety. Makes arrests as appropriate. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety. Prepares a variety of daily reports and logs. Provides a variety of related police services including transport of prisoners, assistance to motorists, mediates family disturbances. May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and works closely with District Attorneys regarding cases. Other

Conducts a variety community-oriented policing activities to include participating in Erie's Community Police Academy, business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, etc. Prepares and provides testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys. Provides code enforcement and animal control activities as needed. Issue appropriate citations and takes immediate action to mitigate problems and disputes. t advanced levels, may be assigned as a Field Training Officer.

Special Assignments Available:

School Resource Officer (SRO) K-9 Officer Field Training Officer (FTO) Drone Officer Bike Patrol SWAT Honor Guard LGBTQ+ Liaison Peer Support

To qualify for this position an applicant must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or for out-of-state applicants, must have the ability to successfully challenge the Colorado P.O.S.T. and obtain certification.

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph, drug screen, psychological and physical exams. Must be able to attain and maintain a variety of law enforcement certifications. Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.