Police Officer - Detective

***$10,000 Hiring Bonus***: $2,500 at commencement of employment, $2,500 after successful completion of Field Training Program and $5,000 after one year of service post Field Training.

Job Summary
The Canon City Police Department is recruiting for a Senior Narcotics Detective to join the other members of our dynamic Investigation Unit. This position will be the senior investigator for narcotics enforcement activities.

This position is classified as a forty-hour week position, or 2080 hours per year. In most situations, any hours worked in excess of forty-hours in a week will be classified as overtime.

The hiring range for this position is $32.50 - $39.82 hourly, based on experience.
The full wage range for this position, after employment, is $32.50- $47.13 hourly.

In addition to the other benefits identified in the benefits information link, Sworn Officers also receive 30 days of sabbatical leave every three years, once they become eligible.

Position Summary
Under general supervision, investigates crimes and assists officers of the Cañon City Police Department to assist and protect the lives and property of Cañon City residents, business owners, and visitors. Incumbents in this position will be assigned to one of two focus areas: General Crimes or Narcotics, although they may be assigned to cases in either focus as the case load may dictate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Common Duties

Perform a variety of investigative duties to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.

Investigate known or suspected criminals and facts of particular cases to detect clues to crimes or planned criminal activity.

Conduct surveillance.

Record and reports information to commanding officer.

Write requests for subpoenas, warrants, and court orders and presents to courts for judgment.

Conduct searches, as authorized, of buildings, vehicles, documents, and computers following established procedures.

Arrest or assist in arrest of criminals or suspects.

Prepare cases for and testifies in the courts.

Prepare and execute search warrants, arrest warrants, and court orders; collaborate with prosecutors to ensure legal sufficiency.

Collect, preserve, and document evidence following strict chain of custody standards.

Prepare detailed investigative reports, affidavits, and case files suitable for prosecution and accreditation review.

Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of crime prevention efforts and contributes to departmental strategies for reducing drug related harm.

General Crimes

Become familiar with habitual criminals and their habits, associates, characteristics, and aliases.

Review incident reports, develop and follow leads, and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.

Examine crime scenes to obtain clues and gather evidence.

Maintain knowledge of computer related and white-collar crimes.

Conduct general crimes-related investigations, including but not limited to:

Coordinating follow-up with patrol officers and other investigators

Cooperating with outside agencies

Conducting covert surveillance

Undercover operations

Operational deconfliction.

Narcotics

Conduct proactive and reactive investigations involving controlled substances, including surveillance, undercover operations, search warrant execution, and suspect interviews.

Lead narcotic investigative and operational unit activities.

Provide guidance and direction to non-narcotic detectives and other police department personnel.

Utilize analytical models and intelligence driven policing strategies to identify drug networks, emerging trends, and high-risk locations.

Develop and manage confidential informants in accordance with departmental policy, legal requirements, and risk mitigation protocols.

Conduct financial investigations related to narcotics trafficking, including asset tracing, forfeiture documentation, and ledger analysis.

Work closely with regional task forces, federal agencies (DEA, FBI, HSI), and neighboring jurisdictions to share intelligence and coordinate operations.

Participate in joint operations, deconfliction processes, and multi-agency briefings.

The narcotic detective(s) will provide guidance and oversight to all other unit members’ in completing administrative and operational reports.

Testify in court as a fact witness or expert witness on narcotics investigations and drug related trends.

Support community-based drug prevention initiatives and provide subject matter expertise to schools, civic groups, and partner organizations.

Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with general crime or narcotics investigations, computer forensics investigations, and other complex investigations as needed.

Manages confidential information in coordination with the Detective Sergeant.

Attends or completes training, seminars, and meetings, as required.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
Experience

36 months with CCPD including 24 months at the rank of Officer II or higher, or 24 months with CCPD including 12 months at the rank of Officer II or higher and 36 months with another Law Enforcement Agency as a sworn officer in an investigation’s capacity, or 48 months with another Law Enforcement Agency, with at least 12 months in an investigation’s capacity.

Demonstrated record of criminal investigations and arrest and an above average case clearance rating.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Colorado Police Officer.

Valid unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualification(s)
Experience

Completion of specialized narcotics training (e.g., undercover operations, surveillance, drug identification).

Demonstrated investigative experience; prior narcotics or vice experience preferred.

Leadership training and qualities.

48 months as a Police Officer II or higher, or 36 months as a Police Officer II with CCPD and 36 months as a detective with another LEA as a sworn officer in an investigation’s capacity, or 60 months with another Law Enforcement Agency, with at least 12 months in an investigation’s capacity.

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field.

Licenses/Certifications

Training or certifications in basic investigations, interview and interrogation, criminal interdiction, or related advanced training.

Physical Activities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee will travel within the City of Canon City and Fremont County.

Work is performed both indoor and outdoor environments.

Physical demands of job require some lifting; pulling; carrying and pushing of objects –approximately 175 pounds.

Occasionally required to apprehend and subdue persons resisting arrest.

Frequent bending, simple grasping, finger/manual dexterity, standing, walking, twisting upper body, stooping, and hearing.

Occasional climbing on stairs.

Communicates verbally with City staff, outside agencies and the public in one-on-one settings, group settings and over the telephone.

Occasionally exposed to hazardous and potentially lethal situations and individuals, including exposure to firearms, other weapons, explosives, toxins, traffic, and natural disasters.

Additional Information

This position will typically work Monday – Friday but will flex to working weekends and evenings based on seasonal, organizational or event needs.

This position will be required to attend occasional City Council meetings and/or other meetings and events after normal work hours.

Travel within the City of Canon City and Fremont County will be required.

Frequent extension of workday to meet deadlines.

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