Trinidad Colorado

Current Job Postings

POLICE OFFICER

Protect the lives, safety, and property of persons within the city limits.
Graduation from Colorado P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy is preferred, but not required.
Residency Requirement: Officers must have residency within a distance of City Hall to allow you to reach City Hall within 20 minutes under typical driving conditions.

Salary: $18.55 per hour plus shift differential during probationary period. Increases to $19.57 per hour plus shift differential after successful completion of one year probation.

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Applications can be picked up at the Trinidad Police Department, or click here to request an application be sent to you via email.

POLICE SERGEANT - PATROL

Protects life and property by enforcing all statutes/ordinances and state laws and regulations for which the Police Department is accountable.
Interprets departmental policies; assists, instructs, and disciplines staff; supervises and participates in general duties; and provides information and assistance to the public.
Graduation from Colorado P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy is preferred, but not required.
Residency Requirement: Officers must have residency within a distance of City Hall to allow you to reach City Hall within 20 minutes under typical driving conditions.

Salary: $21.42 per hour plus shift differential.

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Applications can be picked up at the Trinidad Police Department, or click here to request an application be sent to you via email.

POLICE CAPTAIN OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

Perform supervisory / technical work functions associated with the Police Department's Criminal Investigations and functions.
Protect the lives, safety, and property of persons within the city limits. Certification Colorado P.O.S.T. is required.
Residency Requirement: Officers must have residency within a distance of City Hall to allow you to reach City Hall within 20 minutes under typical driving conditions.

Salary range: $54,184 - $58,926
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Applications can be picked up at the Trinidad Police Department, or click here to request an application be sent to you via email.

QUALIFIED INTERPRETER

The City of Trinidad is seeking a Qualified Interpreter, as defined by 28 C.F.R. § 35.104 (sign language and oral interpreter) to provide 24/7 interpretive services for its Police Department should the need arise.  An annual retainer fee and hourly rate for services performed will be negotiated with the qualified party.  Qualified persons should submit a letter of interest and provide supporting documentation to illustrate qualifications to the City Clerk’s Office, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, CO  81082.  The documents may also be submitted to audra.garrett@trinidad.co.gov.  For questions, please call 719-846-9843, ext. 135.