As a Police Sergeant at Erie PD, you will lead a team of two-four officers and play a pivotal role in the execution of routine and complex law enforcement duties. Your responsibilities will include:
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced candidate with a strong commitment to community service and law enforcement. The ideal candidate will have:
We are currently searching for a qualified and dedicated individual to step into the role of Police Sergeant. If you’re passionate about community safety, crime prevention, and leading a dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you.
The starting pay range for this position is $54.14/hour – $62.05/hour ($112,611.20 – $129,064.00 annually). Sergeants’ salary will be based on their years of service. The Town of Erie is an FPPA employer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervisory Duties
Other:
SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Training Sergeant
School Resource (SRO) Sergeant
Relief Sergeant
Traffic Sergeant
Detective Sergeant
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Four years’ experience as a certified Police Officer; must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen; valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record; State of Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate required (POST Certification). Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology or a related field is preferred. Prior Sergeant experience is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of:
The principles of police administration and ability to apply these principles, techniques, and methods to field operations and administration of the department; knowledge of Federal, State and municipal statutes, codes, ordinances, and relevant case law relating to criminal or illegal activity; knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and equipment of law enforcement; be familiar with relevant court decisions; thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures and methods utilized by the Town of Erie
Skills in: Demonstrated skill in the use of firearms, departmental vehicles and related equipment; ability to act and react to emergency and/or threatening situations in a manner consistent with law; ability to protect oneself in threatening situations and to subdue and control unruly and resisting individuals; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, supervisors, court officials, suspects, witnesses, other law enforcement personnel, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with victims, suspects and fellow police officers; ability to perform arrest control techniques; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups; ability to coordinate work schedules and to recommend budget items to the Chief of Police; 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, diagram or schedule form; and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Environmental Factors:
Work is performed outside and in a patrol car, as well as, in a standard office environment. Exposure to extreme temperatures and frequent time spent in outdoor environments varying on assignment. Frequent to constant use of a personal computer. Work may involve competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines. Employee will be required to walk on uneven surfaces, wet areas, and outdoor terrain multiple times per day. Frequent exposure to loud noises such as firearms, sirens, flash bangs, explosives, ear radio communications and varying volumes of crowd noise. Frequent exposure to electrical wiring, batteries, vehicles, power saws, tasers, and electrical equipment in residential and commercial areas. Exposed to daily vibration from all vehicles and yearly from helicopters. Will be frequently exposed to fumes from gasoline, exhaust, decomposing bodies, narcotics, lead, glass particles, acids/bases, fire, smoke, gunpowder, carbon monoxide, natural gas, and propane. There is a possibility of occasional exposure to other hazardous and flammable chemicals, such as tear gas. Occasionally required to entire confined spaces for 1 to 10 minutes depending on circumstances. Daily work in traffic necessary. Will encounter blood borne pathogens, vehicle collisions, violent subjects, and other factors related to unpredictable situations.
Physical Factors:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will lifts items weighing between 2 and 75 pounds daily and lift items weighing over 20 pounds several times a year, with some of this lifting being done above the head; reach for objects above below shoulders and knees; will work daily at heights of and climb through stairs, ladders, balconies, walls, roofs, bleachers, attics, and rafters; will push and pull objects between 1 and 300 pounds multiples times per day; frequent time spent walking but will vary by day; remain standing infrequently per day; will be required to run in emergencies and pursuits; and remain sitting for extended periods of time sitting in varying locations; will spend 3 to 8 hours per day on repetitive motion tasks. Employee will be required to frequently bend over, kneel, and stoop at various degrees for up to 30 minutes. Ability to grasp pens, pencils, firearms, people, all issued police equipment, weights between 1 ounce and several hundred pounds is necessary. Ability to distinguish between colors is necessary, 20/20 vision, or correctable to, necessary. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in Colorado for frequent travel while on patrol is necessary.
Town of Erie Benefits:
The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment.
Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
40 hours of Paid Time off to each new employee upon hire
Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
Voluntary Life/AD&D
Employer paid Short Term Disability
Employer paid Long Term Disability
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral contributions AND employer contributions
3 Weeks of Paid Time Off per year (increases with years of service)
15 Paid Holidays
Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program including parental leave for birth and bonding
Option to sell back PTO after two years of continuous employment
Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
Education reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
Free membership to the Erie Community Center
Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
Pet Insurance
Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
EEOC Statement:
The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
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