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City Of Glenwood Springs Police Officer II in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
POSITION SUMMARY:
Advanced level sworn position distinguished from the Police Officer I by the demonstration of advanced capabilities, knowledge, leadership, and expertise. The duties of a Police Officer II are essentially the same as a Police Officer I, with the additional responsibility to take a lead role in the absence of a supervisor. A Police Officer II is expected and empowered to make decisions at scenes when a supervisor is unavailable. Supervision will be through department supervisory personnel through the chain of command, generally through Patrol Sergeant or other personnel responsible for a patrol s
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Patrol the City enforcing laws and ordinances related to traffic, criminal and civil violations as authorized by State Statutes governing the powers of sworn officers. 2.Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of reports of their actions as required by the department. 3.Investigate crimes and complaints with a fair and impartial mind set, seek the truth in all matters and report that finding. 4.Treat all persons they contact with the utmost courtesy, professionalism, and compassion, to the highest degree possible in the situation. 5.Be prepared to support actions in a Court of Law through presentation of evidence and testimony. 6.Versed in the process of evidence collection, preservation, and presentation. 7.Working in adverse weather conditions. 8.Take a lead role in the absence of a supervisor expected and empowered to make decisions at scenes when a supervisor is unavailable.
OTHER DUTIES:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.