For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.

• 21 years of age; eligible to work in the United States
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 60 hours of higher education at an accredited college or university.
• Valid Colorado driver's license at time of appointment.
• Possess a current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification
• For internal candidates, a minimum of 3 years certified sworn patrol experience.
• For external candidates, a minimum of 3 years experience as a Detective, having been assigned to a Detective Bureau, Investigations Bureau, or Major Crimes task force where those duties parallel those of the responsibilities listed in the position description.
• The ability to successfully complete a background check including but not limited to: Criminal history search, polygraph, psychological and physical examination required.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Qualified applicants must attach proof of their P.O.S.T. certification with their online application.

If selected to interview, candidates will be expected to participate in oral interviews. Candidates who are selected to proceed after their interview, will participate in a ride-a-long and integrity interview. If a candidate is selected to move forward in the recruitment after their ride-a-long and integrity interview, they may be offered a conditional offer of employment based on their successful completion of polygraph testing, psychological exam, medical examination, and a thorough background check. See "Recruitment Process" for more detailed information.

DISQUALIFIERS
The Town of Breckenridge has disqualification guidelines for Sworn Officer positions. They generally relate to the following background criteria: integrity, narcotics behavior, driving history, excessive force or violence, financial responsibility and employment history and discipline. These could cause the disqualification of an applicant from the Police Officer process. See Disqualification Guidelines for Detective, Police Officer & CSO Applicants for more detailed information.

This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.

Potential Housing Available

The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.