Job description

The Position

The City of Gunnison is seeking a qualified individual to fill a full-time Police officer position.

This position performs technical, professional, and administrative duties related to maintaining the security of the City, protecting constitutional guarantees of all persons, protecting life and property, preserving public peace and order, preventing, solving and detecting crimes, facilitating the safe movement of people and vehicles, and other emergency services as needed.

The Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $62,200 to $84,000 per year plus benefits, based on qualifications.

No POST certification is required at hire. The City will pay a Police Cadet salary and tuition while attending the academy.

This position includes a $5,000 signing bonus. The City also pays for personal liability insurance for the officer.

The City of Gunnison offers a competitive benefit program which initially includes three weeks of paid vacation, twelve days of paid sick leave and twelve paid holidays. 5% of the employee’s gross pay is matched by the City in a defined contribution retirement program. The City pays 75% of health insurance premiums for the employee and dependents, offers free access to doctors at any time via its Teledoc program, provides an Employee Assistance Program for free counseling, legal and financial assistance and offers a free membership to the City’s Community Center.

The Ideal Candidate
Minimum Qualifications include graduation from high school or general equivalency development (G.E.D.) and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

The Location
The City of Gunnison was recognized by Outdoor Magazine as one the "The 16 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: 2016". Gunnison is known for its natural beauty and amazing year-round recreational opportunities. The Gunnison River is home to the country's largest Kokanee salmon run and the biggest concentration of trout in Colorado. Blue Mesa Reservoir is the state's largest body of water and is ideal for many recreational activities. Hartman Rocks, located approximately two miles south of the City, includes base area trail head facilities, and an 8,300-acre recreation area managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Cattlemen’s Days PCRA rodeo takes place over a 10-day period in July. Ranked among the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in America, we are home to Gunnison Valley Hospital. Western State Colorado University is a four-year institution with outstanding programs, including a variety of graduate programs. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, located in Gunnison, serves the community with air service on United during the summer and off-seasons and United, American, and Alaska during the winter. Gunnison is located within a short drive to three ski areas including Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Monarch Mountain. And our Gunnison Watershed School District provides quality education as well.

City park facilities are superb and offer an incredible 110 acres of park land/1000 people in relation to the national average of 10 acres/1000, featuring an NHL-sized indoor ice rink and Olympic-sized outdoor covered rink and a 45,000 square foot Community Center, with an indoor aquatics area, climbing wall and other recreation facilities.

How to Apply
The position is open until filled.

Visit the City’s website at www.GunnisonCO.gov/HR or the Finance Department at 201 W. Virginia Ave. to apply.

Call (970) 641-8070 for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,200.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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