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TIMNATH POLICE DEPARTMENT
4800 GOODMAN STREET
TIMNATH, COLORADO 80547
970-224-3211
http://www.timnath.org

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Updated: March 29, 2024

Job Classification: Police Officer

The Town of Timnath is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The position will be open until filled.

Candidates should complete the Timnath employment application, Release, and Waiver form, and provide a resume with their application package. Please provide fifteen years of employment on the application if applicable. Send your completed application packets to Sergeant Robert Wynkoop at TimnathPDJobs@timnathgov.com . For information referencing the position and application documents, please visit www.timnath.org.

Salary Information: $69,557 (Entry level Non-POST Certified) to $97,202 (Top Step); based on POST and years of experience.

Benefit Information:

FLSA Non-exempt
PERA retirement plan;
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance;
EAP and health/fitness incentives
Town provides all equipment except for firearms.
Take home cars
Will send to POST-approved academy

Job Description: Officers will be responsible for enforcing local, State, and Federal ordinances, regulations, and laws. Officers must be able to perform individually and cooperatively with other officers and/or agencies while performing enforcement duties and all other associated tasks and responsibilities. Officers will be expected to process crime scenes; properly handle evidence; prepare affidavits, citations, and narrative reports; apprehend suspects; safely operate a police vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situations; perform rescue and other first-responder functions, and effectively communicate with the public. Officers must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, whether complex or general. Officers must be able to make complete and appropriate decisions, often in stressful environments. Successful officers will be detail-oriented and able to exercise a high degree of discretion and independent judgment. Officers may respond to non-criminal calls for service, such as barking dogs and noise complaints and must be able to serve the public with professionalism and respect. Work is scheduled on a rotating shift, Sunday through Saturday, to include holidays, and is subject to change.

Department Overview: Our police department is actively involved in our community, schools, and businesses. We take pride in our professional and well-trained officers.

Area information: Timnath is located in Larimer County and is situated between Fort Collins and Windsor.

Population: 10,500

Job Requirements

Age:
Must be 21 years of age by application deadline

Citizenship Required:
Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States by application deadline

High School Grad / GED:
High School Diploma or GED - College coursework or degree preferred

Driver's License:
Valid Colorado driver’s license and a good driving record

Minimum Qualifications:

Colorado POST certification or certifiable through POST preferred but will accept applications for non-POST certified/certifiable candidates;
Must be 21 years of age by application deadline;
High School Diploma or GED - College coursework or degree preferred;
Valid Colorado driver’s license and a good driving record;
No felony or domestic violence convictions and no recent drug use;
No convictions of certain misdemeanors, as defined by Colorado P.O.S.T., which would influence peace officer certification;
Lawfully eligible to carry a weapon in the State of Colorado;
Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States by application deadline;

Hiring Process:

Integrity interview
Panel interviews
Written test
Interview with Town Manager
Background investigation
Psychological and medical screening
Polygraph examination
Drug testing

Additional Information:
If a candidate is hired and completes a POST academy while being sponsored by Timnath, they will be required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of POST expenses if voluntary resignation occurs within 2 years of hire date.

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