Description

The Meeker Police Department is accepting applications for the position of School Resource Officer. An immediate opening exists for a qualified candidate. Meeker is a beautiful town in rural Northwest Colorado with a population of about 2,500. The area is known for our great hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational sports. In addition to a salary starting of $57,637 annually, plus overtime, the town offers some excellent benefits to include: Full family medical, dental, and vision coverage provided at no cost to employees, uniforms and vests provided, excellent paid training opportunities, two retirement plans matched at 6% each, take home patrol cars to include in car computers and printers, all duty weapons including handgun w/ optic, patrol rifle w/optic, shotgun, taser and less lethal shotguns are provided by the department, 11 paid holidays a year, 4-10 Schedule that allows for weekends off every other month. Possible sign-on bonus for qualified applicants. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 21 years of age at the time of hire, High School Diploma or Equivalent, Colorado POST Certified, currently enrolled in a POST academy, or ability to obtain Provisional Certificate (for out of state certified peace officers), candidates for School Resource Officer should have a minimum of 3 years law enforcement experience, valid Colorado driver's license, or the ability to obtain within 30 days, no felony charges, disqualifying misdemeanors, or domestic violence in history. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED The selection process may include completion of a basic written test, oral board interview, background investigation, integrity interview, polygraph exam, psychological exam, medical exam and a drug screen. Applications can be found on our website: https://townofmeeker.org/job-opportunities/ or by contacting Chief Thompson at ethompson@townofmeeker.gov Phone: (970) 878-4975. Town of Meeker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.