Police Sergeant - Patrol at City of Canon City – Canon City, Colorado

***$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.

Department: Police Department

Reports to: Law Enforcement Commander

Hourly Wage Rate: $36.79 - $45.07

Benefit Summary

FLSA Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Position closes: Midnight, Sunday May 3, 2026

Please Note: Verification of minimum qualification(s) and, if applicable, starting salary/wage is based on information provided in the official application. Resume content will not be used for these purposes. Please ensure your application is complete and accurate.

Position Summary: Under limited supervision, supervises and performs the police patrol or investigative duties of an assigned shift or unit of the Canon City Police Department, to assist and protect the lives and property of Canon City residents, business owners, and visitors. Supervises and manages all assigned staff to include, hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are central to the job or are the reason the position exists, and the employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervises activities of employees of an assigned unit or shift, such as Police Officers, Police Detectives, and Evidence Technicians. Schedules employees, approves overtime, assigns work, and monitors its progress. Inspects appearance and equipment of assigned patrol officers and other personnel. Provides guidance and mentorship regarding performance, next steps, and judgment issues.
• Determines training needs, trains employees, writes and conducts evaluations, and recommends disciplinary actions. Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth.
• Coordinates the handling of high risk, complex, or sensitive incidents or cases. Reviews reports prepared by employees and assigns any necessary follow-up work.
• 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.
• Conducts briefings regarding policy changes, legislative updates, and relevant police business.
• Performs the full range of duties of subordinate officers/detectives, such as patrolling in marked or unmarked police cars, responding to calls, intervening in disputes, investigating criminal cases, controlling traffic, writing reports, preparing legal paperwork, issuing citations, making arrests, consulting with prosecutors, testifying in court, and transporting suspects to jail.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: The following duties, although not essential to the position, are important components to the smooth and efficient operation of the Division, Department, and City.

• Some positions may conduct internal affairs investigations.
• Some positions coordinate the Field Training Officer (FTO) program and supervise FTO’s on all shifts.
• Some positions coordinate the training requirements for Police Officers.
• Some positions conduct firearms train, ing or SRT team training.
• Some positions maintain armory of weapons for department.
• Some positions may assume field command of major incidents.
• Attends or completes trainings, seminars, and meetings as required.
• Performs related duties as established by law or ordinance or as reasonably directed by the City.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The essential and non-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 of Federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to law enforcement issues in Canon City.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of criminal justice.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of performing police patrol or investigative duties of an assigned shift or unit within a municipal police department.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of employee supervision and training.
• Ability to supervise employees on an assigned shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing including the preparation of reports, warrants, and other legal paperwork.
• Ability to oversee and respond to emergencies, crime and accident scenes, acts of terror, natural disasters, and preplanned events that require a large police response.
• Ability to perform duties as outlined in the job description of Police Officer I and/or II.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists including investigating and resolving complaints.
• Familiar with basic computer functions. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Knowledge of basic office equipment including but not limited to copiers, fax machines, multi-line phone systems, and adding machines.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to build effective relationships as needed with employees, government officials, contractors, vendors, and the public.

Minimum Qualification(s):

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience as police officer or police detective.

Education

• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Colorado Police Officer.
• Have a valid Colorado Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within sixty (60) days of hire, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Cañon City.

Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Preferred Qualification(s):

Experience

• Six (6) years of experience as police officer or police detective.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field.

Licenses/Certifications

• None

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.

• This position works in an indoor and outdoor environment and requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities in a variety of settings.
• The employee is sometimes required to drive, including marked and unmarked police vehicles.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 175 pounds, with or without assistance.
• The employee is occasionally required to apprehend and subdue persons resisting arrest.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous and potentially lethal situations and individuals, including exposure to firearms, other weapons, explosives, toxins, traffic, and natural disasters. Communicates verbally with City staff, outside agencies and the public in one-on-one settings, group settings and over the telephone & Radio.

Additional Information:

• This position will work varying shifts to include weekends and overnight, based on operational needs.
• Frequent extension of work day to meet deadlines, or operational needs.
• This position will be required to attend occasional City Council meetings and/or other meetings and events after normal work hours.

Additional Notification:

This position may be subject to a pre-employment drug test prior to hire, or reasonable suspicion testing after hire. The City of Cañon City, as a recipient of federal grant funds, maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy. The use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs while on company property or performing job duties is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Although Marijuana and its derivatives, in some cases, are considered legal in the state of Colorado, they are still considered a Schedule I controlled substance under the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act (FDFWA), which makes there use, possession, or distribution illegal by City of Cañon City employees.