Detective

Salary: $42.12 - $62.31 Hourly
Location : Breckenridge, CO
Job Type: Full Time / Year Round
Job Number: 2025-00061
Department: Police
Division: Police - MJ Compliance
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Position Summary
The Town of Breckenridge Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Detective. Detectives perform a wide variety of complex police work involved in the operation of the Town Police Department. They conduct initial and follow-up investigations of crimes as assigned. Detectives assist the District Attorney's Office in case preparation and prosecution and work in cooperation with various police and social service agencies. Case assignments may include the investigation of crimes against persons as well as crimes against property. Detectives may occasionally be required to work weekends, non-regularly assigned work shifts, or may be called into work by the Assistant Chief of Police or a Supervisor. The incumbent must be able to handle all officer-assigned functions.

In addition to the requirements of Police Officer, Detectives must possess high initiative and resourcefulness in the investigation of criminal matters. Possess extensive knowledge of criminal law and procedures. Possess considerable knowledge of methods and practices of criminal investigation. Possess extensive knowledge of department rules and regulations, federal and state law, and town ordinances. Possess the ability to obtain information through observation, interview and interrogation.

Essential Job Functions

For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge's Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours from a state accredited college or university required.
• For internal candidates, a minimum of two (2) years of certified sworn patrol experience required.
• For external candidates, a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Detective required, having been assigned to a Detective Bureau, Investigations Bureau, or Major Crimes task force where duties are parallel to those listed under "Essential Job Duties / Functions" on the position description linked above.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

• Must be Colorado POST certified, or eligible for Colorado POST certification to include firearms training, driver training, and arrest and control techniques.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License at time of appointment.

BACKGROUND PROCESS:

• Prior to confirmation of a conditional offer, candidates must pass:
  • Background Check - CBI
  • Pre-employment Polygraph Examination
  • Pre-employment Psychological Examination
  • Background Investigation
    • Verification of Education History
    • Reference Checks

Additional Information
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Qualified applicants must attach proof of their P.O.S.T. certification with their online application.

If selected to interview, candidates will be expected to participate in oral interviews. Candidates who are selected to proceed after their interview, will participate in a ride-a-long and integrity interview. If a candidate is selected to move forward in the recruitment after their ride-a-long and integrity interview, they may be offered a conditional offer of employment based on their successful completion of polygraph testing, psychological exam, medical examination, and a thorough background check. See "" for more detailed information.

DISQUALIFIERS:
The Town of Breckenridge has disqualification guidelines for Sworn Officer positions. They generally relate to the following background criteria: integrity, narcotics behavior, driving history, excessive force or violence, financial responsibility and employment history and discipline. These could cause the disqualification of an applicant from the Police Officer process. See for more detailed information.
Potential Housing Available

The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options. For eligible "FTYR" employees, these options may include medical, dental, health and dependent care flexible spending plans, retirement, employee assistance (EAP), life insurance, long-term disability, mid-term disability and supplemental insurance.

For further information please click: Full Time / Regular Benefits.
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Are you at least 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Did you receive a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

03

Select the answer below that best describes the number of hours of higher education at an accredited college or university you have received.

• 0-30
• 31-59
• 60-90
• 91-119
• 120+

04

How many years experience do you have as a Detective, having been assigned to a Detective Bureau, Investigations Bureau, or Major Crimes Task Force where duties parallel those in the Detective position description?

• No experience
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7+ years

05

Please briefly describe your experience as a Detective, having been assigned to a Detective Bureau, Investigations Bureau, or Major Crimes Task Force where duties parallel those in the Detective position description:
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What is your reason(s) in wanting to become a Detective with the Breckenridge Police Department?
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Please provide 4 or more verifiable FELONY cases where you were the primary officer in charge from your current or previous agency:
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What do you feel is your biggest strength as it relates to investigating major crimes?
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What do you feel is your biggest weakness as it relates to investigating major crimes?
10

Which other police departments have you applied for in the past 12 months? Include your current status in each process. (If more room is needed to answer completely, please include in a signed attachment.)
11

Have your employers always treated you fairly? If not please explain, (If more room is needed to answer completely, please include in a signed attachment.)
12

Select the answer below that best describes your certification status:

• Possess a current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Certifcation
• P.O.S.T.certified in another state
• Currently enrolled in a Colorado P.O.S.T. academy program
• None of the above

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Are you a State Certified Peace Officer in Colorado? If yes please provide the following: Certificate #, Date Issued, Name/Location of Academy Attended, & Graduation Date.
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Are you a State Certified Peace Officer in any other state? If yes please provide the following: State & Certificate # & Date Issued.
15

Have you ever served in a military or naval organization of the United States? If yes please provide the following: Branch of Service, Company, Regiment, Division, Ship, Service Number, and Highest Rank Held
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Have you intentionally omitted or falsified any question contained in the application for employment? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you falsified any official document (i.e. any business record)? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you knowingly offered, solicited or accepted a bribe? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any current financial obligations for which legal judgements have not been satisfied? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you undergone personal bankruptcy more than once? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have individual debt that is or was 90 days delinquent over the last two years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

22

Have you knowingly written two or more non-sufficient funds checks in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you distributed, manufactured or cultivated a controlled substance? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you used or possessed any form of marijuana within the last two years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

25

Have you used any narcotic, including, but not limited to, cocaine. LSD, mushrooms, steroids, or amphetamines, within the last five years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

26

Have you used any narcotic, on or off duty, while employed as a law enforcement officer? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

27

Has your driver's license been suspended/revoked/denied in the last five years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you received two or more traffic convictions (6 points or more each) in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you received more than 3 traffic convictions (5 points or less each) in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you been involved in two or more chargeable, at fault, collisions in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have more than one sustained complaint or any suspension for excessive force in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

32

Do you possess any conviction of domestic abuse, which would prohibit you from carrying a gun? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

33

Have you committed or been convicted of any unlawful sexual contact involving a child? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you committed of been convicted or child abuse resulting in any injury of been involved in one chargeable child abuse incidents? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

35

Did you ever receive any disciplinary action while previously employed as a police officer? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No/ N/A

36

Are you or have you ever been the subject of an investigation while previously employed as a police officer? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No/ N/A

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Have you been convicted for DUI/DWAI/DUID in the past ten years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you committed a misdemeanor or been convicted of a misdemeanor, not including traffic in the last three years? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Have you committed a felony offense that is not narcotics related? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any criminal or civil matters pending? (If you answer "yes", please explain in a signed attachment.) NOTE: A "yes" answer will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

• Yes
• No

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