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Town of Monument Police Department:

Who We Are Looking For

Modern policing requires more than enforcement capability. MPD is seeking people who can build relationships, communicate under pressure, solve problems, show sound judgment, and demonstrate respect in every contact. Strong candidates will show a commitment to public service, constitutional policing, accountability, wellness, teamwork, and professional growth.

Join a trusted and capable police department prepared to meet the needs of today and the challenges of tomorrow.

MPD values applicants who are TEAM PLAYERS who are mission-fit, service-minded, emotionally mature, ethical, coachable, and prepared to contribute to a professional team environment.

The Monument Police Department is seeking recruit, entry-level, academy graduate, and experienced lateral police officer applicants who are committed to professional policing, community trust, ethical service, and continuous improvement. MPD exists to protect life and property, uphold the law, and carry out our duties with integrity, courage, and connection to the community we serve.

Our department is building for the future through strong supervision, meaningful training, responsible technology, and a culture grounded in community, integrity, service, valor, and innovation.

Compensation Pathways

• Recruit Officer starting salary: $66,335.06 while attending or completing an approved law enforcement academy pathway.
• Police Officer after academy graduation: $70,315.16 upon successful academy graduation and appointment to police officer status.
• Lateral Police Officer starting salary: $79,006.12 for officers with three or more years of Colorado POST certification (or equivalency) and three years of previous patrol experience with a civilian police department in the United States.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Coverage, Accident Coverage, Hospitalization Coverage
• Legal Shield/ID Shield benefit
• FMLA/Bereavement/Jury Duty Leave
• FPPA Social Security Supplement Defined Benefit
• Voluntary enrollment in 457(b), employer 2:1 contribution
• Vacation and Sick leave, Holiday hours bank
• 14 observed holidays, 1 additional personal day
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.  The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

• Enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances to maintain public safety and order.
• Patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect criminal activity.
• Respond to emergency calls, provide assistance, and handle incidents as needed.
• Conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses and victims, and make arrests when necessary.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports documenting incidents and actions.
• Testify in court proceedings as required.
• Conduct traffic enforcement, direct traffic, and investigate accidents.
• Provide crowd control at public events.
• Serve arrest and search warrants in routine and high-risk situations.
• Undertake community policing efforts, including crime prevention and public safety education.
• Collaborate with other officers, city departments, and law enforcement agencies.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, while handling routine and emergency situations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The essential duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The below list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all knowledge, skills and abilities that are required.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of local, state, and federal laws, as well as police protocols and investigative techniques.
• Familiarity with statutes, legal codes, court procedures, and constitutional rights.
• Knowledge of best practices for maintaining public order, responding to emergencies, and crime prevention.
• Proficiency in writing accurate, detailed reports and maintaining proper records.
• Understanding of de-escalation techniques, mental health awareness, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of proper firearm handling, defensive tactics, and use-of-force policies.
• Familiarity with motor vehicle laws and procedures for handling traffic incidents.
• Knowledge of strategies to build relationships with the community and engage in proactive problem-solving.
• Basic life-saving medical knowledge and ability to provide emergency care.

Skills:

• Ability to assess situations quickly, make sound decisions, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with the public, coworkers, and other agencies.
• Ability to listen attentively to gather critical information and respond appropriately.
• Capability to perform strenuous physical activities, including running, lifting, and restraining individuals.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret evidence and information.
• Ability to remain alert and assess threats in various environments.
• Familiarity with law enforcement databases, body cameras, radios, and other technology.
• Ability to calm volatile situations and defuse confrontations.

Abilities:

• React effectively in high-stress or life-threatening situations.
• Stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Adjust to different environments, unexpected challenges, and evolving threats.
• Apply the law consistently and fairly while respecting individual rights.
• Work effectively with other officers, emergency responders, and community members.
• Interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Observe and recall important details in investigations and reports.
• Uphold high moral and ethical standards in all aspects of law enforcement.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Colorado P.O.S.T certified, or proof of current attendance in a POST Academy, or similarly qualified as a police officer in another state or federal jurisdiction and eligible to obtain a Colorado Provisional Certification.
• Applicants must be in good standing with Colorado POST.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License prior to employment.
• P.O.S.T certification, valid and in good standing.

Additional Qualifications:

• Applicants must have no convictions that would disqualify them from Colorado POST certification. 
• Must have not used marijuana in the past 2 years, and any illegal Schedule I substances in the past 7 years.
• Must satisfactorily complete an oral board process, psychological evaluation, polygraph, and physical evaluation.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting and Mobility: Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, run, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Sensory Requirements: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing is required to distinguish between multiple sound levels, frequencies, tones, and tones of voice.
• Physical Strength: The job is classified under the Very Heavy physical demand category, which involves exerting over 100 lbs. of force occasionally, over 50 lbs. frequently, and over 20 lbs. constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

• Personal Danger: Potential exposure to personal danger, including armed or dangerous individuals and animals, and situations involving contagious or communicable diseases. There are hazards associated with emergency driving, vehicular surveillance, traffic control, working in and around traffic, natural and man-made disasters, and the use and operation of electrical or microwave-powered equipment.
• Weather Exposure: Exposure to all types of weather, including extreme conditions.
• Light Conditions: Exposure to varying light conditions, including all lighting extremes during both day and night, with and without artificial light, both indoors and outdoors.
• Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

• Proximity to Hazards: The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, and with explosives. There may be exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• Patrol Vehicle: A significant amount of time is spent in a patrol vehicle, which may involve exposure to traffic hazards and dangers inherent in interacting with career criminals and emotionally unstable individuals.
• Body Armor: The employee is required to wear body armor while performing patrol duties.
• Stressful Conditions: The working conditions can be highly stressful due to the nature of the job and the situations encountered.

*The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the Town of Monument online employment application via the Bamboo HR website. Candidates are encouraged to submit accurate, complete, and timely materials and to remain responsive throughout the selection process. 

The Town of Monument is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations consistent with the EEOC, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA), Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), and applicable state and federal laws.