Town of Breckenridge, CO

The Town of Breckenridge Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer I or II.. Possess a current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification; be eligible for certification; or, currently enrolled in a Colorado P.O.S.T Academy program.. Qualified applicants must attach proof of their P.O.S.T. certification or proof of current enrollment in a Police academy program with their online application.. Define Community Oriented Policing (COP) and how you plan to implement COP in your patrol activities.. Have you used any narcotic, on or off duty, while employed as a law enforcement officer?

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Salary : $69,992.00 - $100,006.40 Annually Location : Breckenridge, CO Job Type: Full Time / Year Round Job Number: 2021-00052 Department: Police Division: Police - Patrol Opening Date: 09/27/2022 Closing Date: Continuous Position Summary The Town of Breckenridge Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer I or II. Police Officers perform a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance and administration of police patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement and control, citizen assistance, and related law enforcement activities. Officers carry out routine and special assignments using a community oriented policing approach which emphasizes and balances partnerships, problem solving and law enforcement. Essential Job Functions For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full Town of Breckenridge Core Values: The Town's Core Values are imbedded in who we are, how we work, and how we inspire and support each other and the community. Community: We serve the Breckenridge community and lead others through our everyday actions and cultivate an environment where everyone is valued, respected, and heard. Adaptability: We are agile and responsive to the changing needs of our community and embrace opportunities for growth. Integrity: We are honest and trustworthy leaders who rely on our shared community values to make ethical decisions and conduct ourselves in a transparent and professional manner. Communication: We listen and communicate effectively in order to serve our community and build collaborative, meaningful, and sustainable relationships and solutions. Stewardship: We are trusted stewards of the Town's financial, environmental, and community resources by responsibly and sustainably utilizing and conserving our resources for future generations. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>21 years of age; eligible to work in the United States<li>High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 60 - 90 hours of higher education at an accredited college or university.<li>Valid Colorado driver's license at time of appointment.<li>Possess a current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification; be eligible for certification; or, currently enrolled in a Colorado P.O.S.T Academy program.<li>The ability to successfully complete a background check including but not limited to: Criminal history search, polygraph, psychological and physical examination required.</li></li></li></li></li></ul> Additional Information RECRUITMENT PROCESS Qualified applicants must attach proof of their P.O.S.T. certification or proof of current enrollment in a Police academy program with their online application. If selected to interview, candidates will be expected to participate in oral interviews. Candidates who are selected to proceed after their interview, will participate in a ride-a-long and integrity interview. If a candidate is selected to move forward in the recruitment after their ride-a-long and integrity interview, they may be offered a conditional offer of employment based on their successful completion of polygraph testing, psychological exam, medical examination, and a thorough background check. See "" for more detailed information. DISQUALIFIERS The Town of Breckenridge has disqualification guidelines for Sworn Officer positions. They generally relate to the following background criteria: integrity, narcotics behavior, driving history, excessive force or violence, financial responsibility and employment history and discipline. These could cause the disqualification of an applicant from the Police Officer process. See for more detailed information. This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected. Potential Housing Available The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps. The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options. For eligible "regular" employees, these options may include medical, dental, benefit credit, a cafeteria benefit plan, health and dependent care flexible spending plans, retirement, employee assistance (EAP), life insurance, long-term disability, mid-term disability and supplemental insurance. For further information please click: Full Time / Regular Benefits. 01 Are you at least 21 years of age or older? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 Are you eligible to work in the U.S? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 03 Did you receive a high school diploma or G.E.D.? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 04 Select the answer below that best describes the number of hours of higher education at an accredited college or university you have received. <ul> <li>0-30</li> <li>31-59</li> <li>60-90</li> <li>91-119</li> <li>120+</li> </ul> 05 Why are you seeking employment with the Breckenridge PD, and why do you feel qualified for a position as a Police Officer? 06 Define Community Oriented Policing (COP) and how you plan to implement COP in your patrol activities. (If more room is needed to answer completely, please include in a signed attachment.) 07 Which other police departments have you applied for in the past 12 months? Include your current status in each process. (If more room is needed to answer completely, please include in a signed attachment.) 08 Have your employers always treated you fairly? If not please explain, (If more room is needed to answer completely, please include in a signed attachment.) 09 Select the answer below that best describes your certification status: <ul> <li>Possess a current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Certifcation</li> <li>P.O.S.T.certified in another state</li> <li>Currently enrolled in a Colorado P.O.S.T. academy program</li> <li>None of the above</li> </ul> 10 Are you a State Certified Peace Officer in Colorado? If yes please provide the following: Certificate #, Date Issued, Name/Location of Academy Attended, & Graduation Date. 11 Are you a State Certified Peace Officer in any other state? If yes please provide the following: State & Certificate # & Date Issued. 12 Have you ever served in a military or naval organization of the United States? If yes please provide the following: Branch of Service, Company, Regiment, Division, Ship, Service Number, and Highest Rank Held 13 Have you intentionally omitted or falsified any question contained in the application for employment? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 14 Have you falsified any official document (i.e. any business record)? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 15 Have you knowingly offered, solicited or accepted a bribe? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 16 Do you have any current financial obligations for which legal judgements have not been satisfied? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 17 Have you undergone personal bankruptcy more than once? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 18 Do you have individual debt that is or was 90 days delinquent over the last two years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 19 Have you knowingly written two or more non-sufficient funds checks in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 20 Have you distributed, manufactured or cultivated a controlled substance? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 21 Have you used or possessed any form of marijuana within the last two years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 22 Have you used any narcotic, including, but not limited to, cocaine. LSD, mushrooms, steroids, or amphetamines, within the last five years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 23 Have you used any narcotic, on or off duty, while employed as a law enforcement officer? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 24 Has your driver's license been suspended/revoked/denied in the last five years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 25 Have you received two or more traffic convictions (6 points or more each) in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 26 Have you received more than 3 traffic convictions (5 points or less each) in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 27 Have you been involved in two or more chargeable, at fault, collisions in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 28 Do you have more than one sustained complaint or any suspension for excessive force in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 29 Do you possess any conviction of domestic abuse, which would prohibit you from carrying a gun? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 30 Have you committed or been convicted of any unlawful sexual contact involving a child? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 31 Have you committed of been convicted or child abuse resulting in any injury of been involved in one chargeable child abuse incidents? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 32 Did you ever receive any disciplinary action while previously employed as a police officer? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No/ N/A</li> </ul> 33 Are you or have you ever been the subject of an investigation while previously employed as a police officer? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No/ N/A</li> </ul> 34 Have you been convicted for DUI/DWAI/DUID in the past ten years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 35 Have you committed a misdemeanor or been convicted of a misdemeanor, not including traffic in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 36 Have you committed a felony offense that is not narcotics related? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 37 Do you have any criminal or civil matters pending? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) NOTE: A "yes" answer will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> Required Question

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