Town of Breckenridge, CO

At the Academy, Police Officer Trainees acquire necessary information, knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) that enable them to perform law enforcement duties.. Additional Information WORK SCHEDULEWhile attending the academy, the Police Officer Trainee will be expected to attend all classes provided by the academy totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week.. These could cause the disqualification of an applicant from the Police Officer Trainee process.. (Transcript will be required prior to advancing in the recruitment process) 0-29 30-59 60-90 91-119 120+ 05 Why are you seeking employment with the Breckenridge PD, and why do you feel qualified for a position as a Police Officer Trainee?. 06 Explain the role and importance of ethics in law enforcement today: 07 What are the most important personal qualities to be successful as a Police Officer?

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Salary : $69,992.00 - $100,006.40 AnnuallyLocation : Breckenridge, COJob Type: Full Time / Year RoundJob Number: 2021-00102Department: PoliceDivision: Police - PatrolOpening Date: 09/27/2022Closing Date: ContinuousPosition Summary The Town of Breckenridge Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Trainee to attend an accredited Police Academy and successfully obtain a Colorado P.O.S.T. certification. At the Academy, Police Officer Trainees acquire necessary information, knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) that enable them to perform law enforcement duties. In general, the KSA's taught at the Academy involve a variety of routine public safety work; including how to perform and administer duties involved in police patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement and control, citizen assistance, and related law enforcement activities. Trainees carry out routine and special assignments using a community oriented policing approach which emphasizes and balances partnerships, problem solving and law enforcement.Academy will be held in Breckenridge beginning in August 2023.Upon successful completion of the academy and attainment of P.O.S.T. certification, the trainee will be eligible for placement in the Police Officer I position, at the discretion of the Town. Pursuant to the Academy Agreement executed by the employee and the Town, the individual may be required to reimburse the Town for for all academy expenses and sponsorship, if terms outlined in the agreement are not met. Essential Job Functions For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions and duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full  Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:21 years of age; eligible to work in the United StatesHigh school diploma or GED and a minimum of 30 hours of higher education at an accredited college or university.The ability to successfully complete a background check including but not limited to: Criminal history search, polygraph, psychological and physical examination required.LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Must have the ability to possess and maintain a Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Outstanding customer service and interpersonal communications skills, as well as excellent written and presentation skills.Ability to multi-task and interact in a dynamic environment using independent judgment and personal initiative.Ability to work independently, yet function as an essential part of a team.Ability to consistently demonstrate reliability and personal and professional honesty and integrity. Additional Information WORK SCHEDULEWhile attending the academy, the Police Officer Trainee will be expected to attend all classes provided by the academy totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week.RECRUITMENT PROCESSQualified applicants will be required to submit a transcript showing a minimum of 30 hours of higher education at an accredited college or university prior to advancing in the recruitment process.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 Trainee process. See for more detailed information.Potential Housing AvailableThe 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?  Yes No  02   Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?  Yes No  03   Did you receive a high school diploma or GED?  Yes No  04   Select the answer below that best describes the number of hours of higher education at an accredited college or university you have received. (Transcript will be required prior to advancing in the recruitment process)  0-29 30-59 60-90 91-119 120+  05   Why are you seeking employment with the Breckenridge PD, and why do you feel qualified for a position as a Police Officer Trainee? 06   Explain the role and importance of ethics in law enforcement today: 07   What are the most important personal qualities to be successful as a Police Officer? 08   Describe your communication skills; include written, oral and presentation skills. 09   Being a Police Officer requires a significant dedication to the law enforcement profession as well as a high standard of morality in your personal life. Explain why you are ready to accept these challenges: 10   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.) 11   Have you committed a felony offense that is not narcotics related? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  12   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.)  Yes No  13   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.  Yes No  14   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.)  Yes No  15   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.)  Yes No  16   Have you falsified any official document (i.e. any business record)? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  17   Have you undergone personal bankruptcy more than once? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  18   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.)  Yes No  19   Have you distributed, manufactured or cultivated a controlled substance? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  20   Have you illegally used/possessed any drug within the last two years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  21   Have you used an illegal 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.)  Yes No  22   Has your driver's license been suspended/revoked/denied in the last five years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  23   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.)  Yes No  24   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.)  Yes No  25   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.)  Yes No  26   Have you been convicted for DUI/DWAI/DUID in the past ten years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  27   Have you committed or been convicted of any unlawful sexual contact involving a child? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  28   Have you committed or been convicted of child abuse resulting in any injury or been involved in one chargeable child abuse incidents? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  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.)  Yes No  30   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 31   Have you intentionally omitted or falsified any question contained in the application for employment? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)  Yes No  Required Question

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