Police Officer (Lateral)
Core
Patrol designated areas, enforce laws, conduct investigations, and engage in community problem-solving to protect life and property.
Role type
Lateral Police Officer (Community-Oriented Policing)
Builds
Public safety and community trust through proactive policing and crime prevention strategies
Domain
Law Enforcement / Public Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Law enforcement experience, physical agility, legal code analysis, written reporting, public interaction, arrest procedures, weapons proficiency, vehicle operation
Preferred skills
Colorado POST certification, local geography knowledge, problem-solving creativity
Technologies
Radio equipment, computers, two-way radios
Responsibilities
Patrol on foot, bicycle, or vehicle; conduct criminal and traffic enforcement; perform investigations; testify in court; analyze crime trends; coordinate with community and agencies; prepare written reports; affect arrests.
Seniority
Entry-level (Lateral hire based on prior experience)