Police Officer

Police Officer

The Town of Mead is a small, enchanting community that's creating a buzz as one of the best places to live, work, and play. Our quaint little town includes many families who are attracted to Mead's safe and friendly community, great schools, and ideal location. It's where quality of life meets happy living.

The Town offers a full range of municipal services including animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, community development, economic development, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, and utilities. The Board of Trustees and Town Manager are committed to providing exemplary municipal services for residents and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner. We are dedicated to responsible growth, reliable infrastructure, public safety, fiscal stability, and a connected community.

Our organization seeks to create opportunities for employees through inclusive engagement practices, focusing on teamwork, and investing in people. We value and respect a diverse workforce, innovated ideas, and are committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Police Officer Pay Rates

Police Officer Level One - $38.54 per hour

Police Officer Level Two - $40.66 per hour

Police Officer Level Three - $42.90 per hour (this has been identified as the Lateral 1 entry point)

Police Officer Level Four - $45.26 per hour (this has been identified as the Lateral 2 entry point)

Police Officer Level Five - $47.75 per hour (this has been identified as the Lateral 3 entry point)

Police Officer Level Six - $50.37 per hour

Lateral 1 requires at least four (4) years of prior law enforcement experience

Time worked as a corrections / jail deputy will be credited up to 50% (e.g. two (2) years working in the jail + two (2) years Patrol experience will count for the four (4) years' experience for this level only)

Lateral 2 requires at least five (5) years of prior law enforcement patrol experience

Lateral 3 requires at least six (6) years of prior law enforcement patrol experience

• Lateral 2 and 3 levels do not consider time worked as a corrections / jail deputy

JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Summary of Duties

Responds to calls for service and conducts proactive enforcement and community policing.

Investigates crime scenes or accidents and assists other officers.

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.

Protects evidence, takes statements from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations.

Provides emergency medical assistance and assist medical / fire personnel.

Enforces traffic laws, vehicle codes, and promotes traffic safety. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.

Conducts community oriented policing activities, including eliciting business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, and other community policing activities.

Prepares written reports and logs and manages case information.

Prepares and provides testimony in court and works with attorneys.

Provides support for code enforcement and animal control activities.

Issues appropriate citations and takes immediate actions to mitigate problems and disputes.

May be assigned to a specialty unit or assigned.

Trains and mentors other officers in areas of expertise or specialty.

Performs other related work, as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License (within 30 days of hire) and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Must possess, or be in the process for, the State of Colorado Peace Officers' Standards Certificate (POST Certification).

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be able to maintain the required law enforcement certifications.

Must be able to successfully remain current on all Mead Police Department and Colorado POST training requirements.

Must live within a 22 mile radius of WCR 34 and I-25 (see map below).

Disqualifications

Any instances of the following criteria may be grounds for disqualification of an applicant from the selection process for any position with the Mead Police Department. If it is determined you were dishonest or provided false information during the hiring process you will be permanently removed from all selection processes.

Drug / Alcohol Use :

The Town of Mead follows "41 U.S. Code Chapter 81 Drug-free Workplace" and will evaluate each candidate based on their unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance.

Unwillingness to adhere to the drug-free workplace act, or evidence you have not adhered to this during previous employment.

Driving Record :

Charges (not final disposition) within the previous 3 years to include serious bodily injury or death to another while operating a motor vehicle; revocation or loss of driving privileges by government or court order (unless by judgement); habitual traffic offender; Driving Under the Influence / Impairment of alcohol or drugs. Dismissed cases will be evaluated.

Criminal History :

Any POST approved Disqualifying Incidents as listed on their website :

Conviction of any domestic violence related offense.

Self-admitted commission of any felony as an adult.

Applicant is currently subject to any restraining order pursuant to a domestic violence proceeding, or which prohibits them from possessing a firearm.

Any pattern of criminal activity (self-admitted or otherwise).

Character :

Falsifying official documentations or certifications for personal gain or benefit.

Current or former member or supporter of any group that seeks to alter the form of government of the United States of America by unconstitutional means.

Prior conduct that could bring discredit upon the Department, or the individual.

Any dishonorable discharge from military service.

If you are the subject an on-going employment investigation or the subject of a personal civil or criminal trial, you will need to wait until its conclusion to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Knowledge of police department policies, as well as municipal, state, and federal laws with the ability to properly apply them in appropriate circumstances.

Knowledge of emergency medical and first aid practices.

Knowledge of applicable laws, Town ordinances and State statutes.

Skill in operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations and with due regard in emergency situations.

Skill in using weapons and other police equipment.

Skill in dealing tactfully and effectively with citizens in a wide variety of stressful situations.

Ability to observe and assess potential problems and formulate proposed solutions.

Ability to act effectively in crisis situations.

Ability to investigate situations and prepare written reports.

Ability to physically detain law violators.

Ability to pass standard medical exam within normal parameters specifically with regard to the listed essential job functions.

Ability to perform all essential physical functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to speak effectively before groups and communicate comprehensively and professionally both orally and in writing.

Ability to communicate with victims, suspects, and other police officers.

Ability to draft clear and concise written correspondence, such as reports, logs, and email communications.

Ability to interpret mathematical data including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral