Leadville, CO30+ days ago
Perform proactive police patrol functions, respond to calls for service, enforce laws, maintain order, prevent crime, enforce traffic laws and direct traffic and provide miscellaneous service to assist the public; Enforce statutes, codes and laws in a manner that is reasonable, fair and devoid of bias of any kind; Investigate crimes, gather evidence, interview people, issue citations, make arrests, prepare reports and cases for prosecution, and testify in court; Conduct investigations of criminal activity consistent with statutory requirements, best-practices and departmental policies and procedures; Conduct searches of individuals, structures and vehicles in a manner that meets constitutional requirements; Handle and process evidence according to department policy and in accordance with statutory requirements; Operate police vehicles responsibly and in a manner that reflects positively on the department; Utilize firearms in a manner consistent with safe practices, department policy, state statutes, federal law and the United States Constitution; Utilize weaponless defense techniques in a manner that is reasonable, just and constitutional; Interact with members of the community and the department in a manner that is professional, fair and without bias; Treat members of the community and co-workers with dignity, respect and in a manner that reflects positively on the agency; Communicate verbally and in writing clearly and concisely; Report to work on-time, with the required equipment and dressed appropriately for the assignment in a manner that reflects positively on the department; Work on a computer for word processing, report submissions, sending and receiving emails, and data entry. Work is performed year-round with occasional exposure to cold/wet/humid conditions, loud noise, heavy traffic, and all types of hazardous situations, including threatening people, communicable diseases, hazardous materials, chemicals, etc.