Patrol Officer (Part-Time)

This is apart-time non-benefited opportunity with the Eaton Police Department offering flexible scheduling based on the operational needs of the department ideal for professionals seeking meaningful work while maintaining balance.

To be considered applicants must submit a completed application along with a cover letter and résumé at the time of application. The hourly pay range for this position is $36.10 to $50.56 and the Eaton Police Department operates on a 12-step pay plan with starting placement determined by qualifications and relevant experience. While this position does not include benefits it offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to serve a close-knit community in a professional law enforcement environment.

Police Officers patrol the Town by vehicle and on foot to deter crime identify suspicious activity and maintain a visible presence in the community. Officers respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service enforce laws and Town ordinances de-escalate conflicts take reports and assist individuals during routine and unusual situations. The role emphasizes strong community relationships including working with residents businesses schools and civic groups and supporting crime prevention and public education efforts. Officers also conduct traffic enforcement and control make arrests serve warrants secure crime scenes collect and preserve evidence conduct investigations prepare cases and testify in court as needed. Mutual aid to other law enforcement agencies is provided in accordance with department policy along with other related duties as assigned.

Supervision
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities and reports to a Corporal or Sergeant under the general supervision of the Chief of Police.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Postsecondary education preferred but not required.
• Colorado P.O.S.T. certification required.
• Applicants hired outside of Colorado will be required to provide a Provisional letter from Colorado P.O.S.T prior to date of hire.

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

• This position is part-time and scheduled a minimum of 20 hours per month.
• This position requires rotating shift work
• Scheduling is flexible and determined by the needs of the department.

• There is a frequent need to sit stand stoop walk and perform other similar actions during the workday.
• Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office and field setting.
• Position requires continuous moderate or occasional heavy physical activity.
• Work involves exposure to hazardous substances potentially dangerous situations and unpleasant work conditions such as adverse weather conditions.
• Incumbents may operate both office and physical equipment used in the field and occasionally will transport materials and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Incumbents must have the ability to travel to various locations; must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction vision sufficient to read small print computer screens and other printed documents; and must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.