Employment

We are currently accepting applications for the position(s) of Police Officer.

Qualifications:

High school diploma
Tobacco-free
Weight proportionate to height
Acceptable criminal and driving record
United States citizen
Certified peace officer or certifiable

Salary:

Hiring range is $3,813 - $4,156 per month depending on education and experience
Salary range is $3,813 - $5,129

Qualified applicants are evaluated through the use of:

Selection Interview
Physical Fitness Test
Background Investigation
Written Test
Oral Board Review
Polygraph
Report Writing Exercise
Medical Exam
Psychological Evaluation

Full time benefited positions include:

Employer paid health and dental insurance for employee and family
Police pension plan, 12% employee contribution; 12.2% City
Uniform and weapon provided
4-10 schedule with two month rotations
Ski and ice rink pass for employee and family
$400 per year Wellness Program
Entry level receives 6.5 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) annually

For further information, please contact Patrol Captain Joel Rae at (970) 879-4344, ext. 119. For recruitment questions, please send an email to: recruitment@steamboatsprings.net.

To submit a complete application packet for police officer, click the following forms to download. Print all forms, fill out completely, sign, and send to the City of Steamboat Springs Police Services (see address on application) or you can fax your completed and signed application packet to (970) 870-1271, ATTN: Capt. Joel Rae.

To apply for other positions, print an employment application, fill out completely, and send to the City of Steamboat Springs Human Resource Division (see address on application).