Police Officer

Description:

Job Description:

Imagine your law enforcement career in an exciting and beautiful location. Live in a community that overwhelmingly supports its police department. Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park so we receive 3.5 million visitors a year. If you believe in Community Oriented Policing and you want to work in an active police department in one of the most beautiful locations in America then apply with the Estes Park Police Department.

The annual pay range for an entry level Police Officer with the Town of Estes Park is $47,061.00 – $56,473.00. Years of prior law enforcement experience is recognized. Benefits include; gym membership, vacation time, sick time, health, dental, vision insurance and a highly competitive retirement plan (8% officer, 13.7% town). Enjoy a take home car program. A home ownership program is available. We work a highly desired schedule with 2 weekends off a month.

 

Additional Information:

The job description and application are available at our Human Resources Department or on our website at www.estes.org/jobs. Submit an application, resume and cover letter to: Town of Estes Park; Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1200; Estes Park, CO 80517; or in person to Administrative Services (HR) located at 170 MacGregor Ave in Estes Park. Testing soon, send your application in today. Additional information is available at www.estes.org/eppdcareer.

Status of applications will be made via e-mail or USPS. Questions may be directed to Peni Barnes at 970-577-3823 or pbarnes@estes.org. For a ride-along contact Sgt. Rick Life, rlife@estes.org. The Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

Job Requirements:

Age – 21

Education – High School or GED

Experience – Academy Only

 

Additional Requirement:

This position requires strong character and the ability to perform the duties of patrol officer including; upholding state, municipal and constitutional law, arrest control, driving skills, firearm accuracy, strong interpersonal skills, shift work, working some holidays and a demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communications. Four years of college is preferred but not required. You must be willing to live within a 20 minute non-emergent response time to the PD which includes Estes Park, Drake, Glen Haven, Pinewood Springs and Allenspark. A ride-along prior to testing is strongly recommended.

The department is seeking qualified applicants who are Colorado POST certified or out of state officers certifiable by challenging the POST test. Academy students are encouraged to apply. For the successful candidate we will arrange a thorough background investigation, integrity interview/polygraph, a physical exam and a psychological exam.

 

Salary/Benefits: $47,061 annual

• Agency:
• Location: Estes Park CO, 80517
• Open Date:
• Close Date: 10/31/2015
• Website: http://www.estes.org/eppdcareer
• Contact Person: Rick Life
• Contact E-mail: rlife@estes.org
• Contact Phone: 970-577-3872