Deputy Marshal

Job Summary

Performs a full range of law enforcement duties necessary to ensure public safety, protect life and property, and enforce laws and ordinances. In partnership with our community, provides an exemplary level of service and protection to the residents and businesses of Crested Butte and to all those who may visit, work in, or travel through our community. Serves the community through integrity, honesty, dedication, loyalty, and professionalism to enforce the law without prejudice or bias.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of law enforcement services, including patrolling assigned public areas; observes, detects, and apprehends violators of traffic and other laws; observes and takes appropriate actions regarding physical hazards and illegal criminal activities.
• Performs activities associated with investigations and crime prevention; composes detailed reports; collects evidence; assists with filing cases; testifies in court.
• Provides information, assistance and directions to the public; assists with locked or stalled vehicles.
• Responds to a variety of complaints including, but not limited to, automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, deaths, domestic disturbances, suicidal persons, child abuse, fires, alarms and other such incidents; administers first aid in emergency situations.
• Provides traffic control for vehicular and pedestrian safety.
• Supports and coordinates efforts with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies, courts of law and Town staff.
• Safely operates a variety of vehicles, firearms and other specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Performs animal control duties as required.
• Performs public education programs assigned.
• Maintains a variety of detailed records; makes periodic and special reports of work performed.
• Ensures that safe work practices and procedures are followed and that appropriate safety equipment is utilized.
• Works with citizen groups to resolve community public safety issues; identify areas of potential problems, crime, disorder, traffic or unsafe conditions; reports and initiates corrective actions.
• Recover, impound, and return stolen, evidential or lost property items

Required Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of law enforcement.
• Municipal, State and Federal ordinances, laws and regulations.
• Use of law enforcement firearms, tools and equipment.
• Safety practices and procedures; basic first aid.
• Proper handling and storage of evidence.
• Standard office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping systems and the operation of office equipment, computers, and associated software.
• Core Competency areas (not an exhaustive list): Animal Control, Computer Skills, Communication, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Civil Law, Colorado Revised Statutes, Federal Law, Municipal Ordinances, Traffic Ordinances, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and Officer Safety

Skill in:

• Safe and effective use of a wide variety of law enforcement vehicles, firearms and equipment.
• Recognizing and analyzing problems, evaluating alternative solutions, making sound judgments and taking appropriate action.
• Collecting evidence, samples and property.
• Dealing with adverse situations firmly, courteously and with respect for individual rights.
• Rendering credible testimony in court.
• Maintaining accurate and legible logs and records of work performed.
• Reading and interpreting ordinances, regulations and laws.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with superiors, coworkers, and the public; develop community partnerships.

Minimum Job Requirements

Equivalent to or high school diploma, successful completion of Police Academy training and one (1) year of experience in a law enforcement or security function. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or obtain one within thirty (30) days of date of employment. Must possess a valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or obtain one within 1 year from date of employment. Must be 21 at time of POST certification. Other Necessary Requirements Background Investigation Employment is contingent upon the results of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check. Medical Examination Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical and psychological examination performed by licensed physicians. A pre-employment drug test is part of the examination. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Strength and physical ability to perform duties in a variety of settings, including operating vehicles and firearms; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, running, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds of force; strength to safely restrain individuals; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Work is subject to performance under adverse environmental conditions, with exposure to potentially life-threatening situations. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The Town provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran's status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions. ADAAA Accommodations The Town is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Town will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of this position. This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing or description of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of incumbents in the job.

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