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Positions are open until filled unless otherwise noted on the job posting. Applications are held on file for one year from the date of submission.

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City of Florence Police Department is always accepting applications for Police Officers. Salary range is $44,853.04 - $51,996.96, DOE . Full time benefits include health, dental, vision, FPPA Pension, supplemental insurance.

Job duties will include public interaction, incident evaluation, traffic, arrests/detention, officer assists, etc. Must possess P.O.S.T. certification, valid Colorado driver’s license, background free of any felony convictions or any misdemeanor conviction for moral turpitude. Must be able to pass post-offer physical, psychological exam, and drug and alcohol screen. EOE

Applications may be picked up at Florence Police Dept., 600 West 3^rd Street, Florence, CO 81226 or send resume and copy of certifications to the same address attention Cortlyne Huppe, you may also email resumes and applications to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org.

Salary and Benefits: The City of Florence Public Works Department is seeking a new Equipment Operator. The hourly rate ranges from $15.12-$17.02/hour, DOE . Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and supplemental insurance.

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works/ Street Foreman the position performs a variety of skilled work related to the operation and maintenance of medium to heavy-sized equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, graders, rollers, mowers, asphalt patching machines etc. And semi-skilled tasks related to the repair and maintenance of water meters and pits, service lines, alleys, parks, and other public areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Public Works/ Street Foreman

• Operates the snow plow to clear and maintain the streets in the winter
• Operates the backhoe to uncover water lines, load trucks, etc.
• Operates utility tractor, rotary mowers, etc., to maintain roadside and recreation areas
• Operates street grader and loader in street maintenance and repair
• Participates in minor maintenance functions such as lubrication, oil changes, and safety checks
• Performs other related duties, as assigned
• Performs a variety of manual tasks using small tools, shovels, rakes in the general maintenance of streets, alleys and public right of ways
• Inspects and repairs water meters
• Maintains inventory of meters, meter pits, pipe, valves, couplings, and other materials necessary for the repair , maintenance and installation of water services
• Maintains and operates all tools and equipment necessary for the maintenance, repair and installation of service lines and meter pits
• Performs all ¾-2” water taps on city main lines for new water services
• Mows and trims grass and weeds around public areas and right of ways
• Digs and fills all holes
• Loads and unloads dirt, asphalt or other materials into or from trucks
• Repairs and patches holes in asphalt surfaces
• Shovels snow, cleans drains, and ditches

Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226. You can return the application physically or forward to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org

Salary and Benefits: The City of Florence Police Department is seeking a Patrol Lieutenant. The salary range is $65,868.20 - $76,359.20.96, DOE. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, FPPA Pension, and supplemental insurance.

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, performs a variety of police duties in enforcing municipal, State, and federal statutes necessary for the protection of life, safety, welfare, and property of persons within the city; provides first-line supervision of patrol officers and police reserves.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Incident Evaluation: responds to or initiates a call for service; obtains information and evaluates same to determine courses of action; identifies and preserves evidence; protects personal and public property.
•  Interviews/interrogation: interviews victims, witnesses, complainants, suspicious persons, informants, medical personnel, prisoners, etc.; makes legal admonishments; interrogates suspects.
• Arrest/detention/searches: approaches, detains and/or apprehends suspects; effects arrests; restrains and subdues suspects/subjects; conducts searches of persons; transports prisoners and members of the public as required to accomplish a specific task. 
• Public Interaction: provides information and/or explanation to those contacted; maintain appropriate courtesy and professional presence; provides referrals, mediates disputes, controls crowds; performs public speaking engagements and attends public meetings as assigned; assists in the implementation of crime prevention projects and participates in proactive programs as developed by this department.
• Upper Management Supervisor: performs duties as an upper-management supervisor to the police sergeants, patrol officers, police reserves and civilian employees.
• Assists with Training: assists the Chief of Police in training of all officers
• Assuming Command: in the absence of the Chief of Police, takes command at all incidents within the jurisdiction.
• Acting Chief of Police: in the absence of the chief of police, shall exercise authority over all subordinates under his command
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Judgement: applies knowledge and reasoning to make prompt and effective decisions in both routine and critical situations; follows through with appropriate action
• Observation: recognizes conditions or circumstances that indicate a need for official involvement, utilizing sense of sight and hearing to assist in recognition of such conditions
• Learning: comprehends and retains new information and appropriately applies acquired knowledge to the completion of tasks
• Oral Communication: communicates effectively with other members of the department, the public, other agencies, other city officials and personnel; presents clear and concise spoken testimony when appearing in court; transmits appropriate spoken information via the police radio and/or telephone.
• Written Communication: prepare written reports, memos, citations, statements, forms and associated paperwork in a clear, concise, accurate, well-organized format; prepares instructional outlines when conducting training classes.
• Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of varied activities within the police department
• Ability to analyze police problems, plan policies and procedures
• Ability to assign, direct and evaluate employees
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license

Education and Experience

• Minimum of Associate of Arts and Science Degree (AAS or AA) in criminal justice; and
• Minimum of three (5) years of experience as a full-time certified police officer (patrol and/or investigative duties apply) in the state of Colorado; and
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor of police officers in the state of Colorado

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience, as established by the Chief of Police

Applications may be picked up and completed at City Hall, 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226, or you may also email completed applications to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org

Salary and Benefits: The City of Florence Planning Department is seeking a Building Inspector. The salary ranges from $40,622.40 - $46,299.00, DOE/DOQ . Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and supplemental insurance.

Job Description: Under the general supervision of the City Planner, is responsible for the administration and enforcement of building codes and related ordinances of the City of Florence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews plans and specifications for building construction
• Issues building permits and-collects-appropriate-fees—
• Performs on-site inspections of new and remodeled construction at residential, commercial, and industrial site
• Examines work performed and materials used by contractors, property owners and the general public for compliance with appropriate ordinances and codes
• Confers with contractors, property owners for violations of code and the corrections needed
• Stays informed of new technical developments and trade practices
• Confers with City Manager and City Planner and appropriate outside agencies on more difficult inspections or where interpretation of ordinance or code is needed
• Assists City Planner in enforcing zoning ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Recommends changes to City ordinances to conform with changes in current laws
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the City Planner
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Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all duties listed, previously are performed efficiently and properly
• Responsible for maintaining a positive and problem-solving atmosphere and clearly 

            assesses and completes all assigned tasks, permits and inspections  

• Responsible for documentation of all inspections and manages the records of the building department
• Responsible for cooperating with supervisor, other departments, and co-workers with the overall benefit to the City as the primary focus
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and organization of workload
• Responsible to be knowledgeable of all facets of the Building Department or to know where to obtain pertinent information
• Relates to the public in a professional and courteous manner at all times

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• 2-year college degree in a related field desirable

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to a 2-year degree 
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Building Code and other applicable codes
• ICC-certification as building inspector within six months of placement in the position. 

Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226. You may email a copy of your application and resume to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org or drop them off at City Hall.

Salary and Benefits: The City of Florence Police Department is seeking a Police Records Clerk. The salary ranges from $33,374.87 - $37,563.71 DOE/DOQ . Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and supplemental insurance.

General: 

Under the direct supervision of the Police Administrative Assistant and Records Supervisor          

• Providing excellent customer service by directing and/or responding to all to include internal and external departments, other state and local agencies, and the general public.
• Researches information to resolve problems, concerns, errors, and/or complaints.
• Typing, reviewing, filing, copying and scanning various documents and memos as needed.
• Maintaining a clear, concise and organized filing system electronically or physically.
• Assist the Records Supervisor with records management as assigned.
• Ensures clear and concise communication with supervisors and staff members within the department, various departments and other state agencies. 
• Assists with the supervision of area accuracy of reports, ensures all supporting report documents are uploaded and prepares for upload to E-Discovery (DA’s).

Representative Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Answers all incoming calls directs them to all personal and takes care of all walk in citizens.
• Submits tickets to both County Court and Municipal Court.
• Uploads media (dash cams, body cams, reports, supplements, custody 1 &2, images and any other type of media that is attached to the case) to E-Discovery (DA’s).
• Assists the Evidence Technician by entering evidence into Omnigo and organizing evidence by case number, releasing evidence. 
• Works with Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel.
• Assists Officers and Citizens with vehicles in impound. Collecting impound/Tow fees, preparing paperwork to release the vehicle.
• Enters all cases into NIBRS.
• Enters Officers certifications and trainings to three different data sources, F Drive, Omnigo and POST.
• Performs VIN inspections.
• Performs Court ordered fingerprints.
• Preforms record requests for public and other agencies.
• Performs background requests for other agencies. 

Experience, Education and Licenses

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• One year of general clerical experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Valid Colorado license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to drive to take items to designated agencies.
• Must be CCIC/NCIC certified within two months of hire.
• Must be Certified Notary within two months of hire.
• Must pass a background check

Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 600 West 3rd Street, Florence, CO 81226. You may email a copy of your application and resume to Cortlyne.huppe@florencecolorado.org or drop them off at City Hall.