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Job description
$41.49–$56.14/hour | Full-Time | 48/96 Schedule
The Hayden Police Department is hiring an experienced lateral Police Officer .
If you're looking for meaningful police work, professional growth, modern equipment, and a schedule that leaves room for a life outside of law enforcement, Hayden may be worth a look.
Our officers work a 48/96 schedule — two days on, four days off. That means predictable, meaningful blocks of time away from work to spend with family, travel, hunt, fish, ski, pursue hobbies, or simply decompress.
We also provide on-duty workout time because staying physically fit shouldn't always have to compete with your time at home.
REAL POLICE WORK
Hayden is a small agency, and our officers are generalists — not just report takers .
You’ll respond to calls, conduct criminal investigations, collect evidence, prepare warrants, work with prosecutors, testify in court, and maintain ownership of your cases from initial response through final disposition.
Our officers handle:
Patrol and calls for service
Criminal investigations and follow-up
Traffic enforcement and crash investigations
Evidence collection and processing
Arrests, citations, summonses, and warrants
Case preparation and coordination with prosecutors
Community policing and problem-solving
Regional and specialized assignments as opportunities arise
The position is designed for officers who can exercise good judgment, take initiative, work independently, and take ownership of their work. Police Officer - Lateral 02.23.… Police Officer - Lateral 02.23.…
BUILD YOUR CAREER HERE
A small department doesn't have to mean limited opportunities.
Hayden Police Officers may have opportunities to compete for advancement as positions become available, including:
Corporal
Detective
Sergeant
Additional leadership opportunities as the department grows
The department also encourages officers to develop specialized skills and take on additional responsibilities throughout their careers.
SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS & REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Depending on department needs, qualifications, and available openings, officers may have opportunities to participate in specialized and regional assignments, including:
Crisis negotiation
Field training
Other regional law enforcement programs and specialty assignments
You can gain specialized experience while still enjoying the advantages of working for a smaller community-focused agency.
BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR
We want officers who are interested in becoming experts in their craft and passing that knowledge on to others.
Depending on department needs and officer interests, opportunities may be available to attend instructor‑development training in areas such as:
Firearms
Defensive tactics
Emergency vehicle operations / driving
Taser
Less‑lethal systems
Field training
De‑escalation
MODERN EQUIPMENT
We believe our officers should have the equipment and technology necessary to do the job safely and effectively.
Hayden officers work with modern body‑worn camera, in‑car video, computing, communications, enforcement, and patrol equipment.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Applicants must have:
At least one year of sworn law enforcement experience as a solo patrol officer
Colorado POST certification , or current certification from another state with the ability to obtain Colorado Provisional Certification before appointment
High school diploma or GED; college education preferred
Valid driver's license
Strong judgment, integrity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work independently
We're particularly interested in officers who don't need to be told what to do next — people who see a problem, take ownership of it, and get the job done.
PAY & BENEFITS
$41.49–$56.14 per hour , depending on qualifications.
Benefits include:
100% employer‑paid health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family
120 hours of vacation annually to start
96 hours of sick leave annually
401(a) retirement plan with Town match up to 7%
457 and Roth IRA options
480 hours of family leave for family expansion, separate from PTO and sick leave
Free family membership to the Hayden Center
Multi‑language stipend
Up to 80 hours of paid military leave annually
$2,000 annual tuition reimbursement after one year of service
SMALL AGENCY. BIG OPPORTUNITIES. A LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK.
At Hayden, you can handle your own cases, develop specialized skills, serve on regional teams, become an instructor, compete for promotion, and still have four days off after every two days worked .
We're looking for experienced officers who want independence, responsibility, professional growth, modern equipment, and a schedule that leaves room for a life outside of law enforcement.
48 hours on. 96 hours off. Go live your life.
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Worksite address
hayden, CO, 81639, US
Who can apply
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