COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Police Department E-911 Communication Center that dispatches Police, Fire, EMS, Rural Fire, and Sheriff units to emergency situations. Maintains records, handles citizen calls, operate within established budget.
Associate's Degree or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in public safety.
Residency Requirement: Must have residency within a distance of City Hall to allow you to reach City Hall within 20 minutes under typical driving conditions.
Salary: $22.00 per hour 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.
DISPATCHER
Responsible for dispatch of Police, Fire, EMS, Rural Fire, and Sheriff units to emergency situations. Maintains records and handles citizen calls.
High school education or G.E.D. and six to twelve months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Residency Requirement: Must have residency within a distance of City Hall to allow you to reach City Hall within 20 minutes under typical driving conditions.
Salary: $17.03 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.
PATROL OFFICER
Protect the lives, safety, and property of persons within the city limits. Primary assignment will be as security at Mt. San Rafael Hospital.
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: $19.57 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.
HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER
Protect the lives, safety, and property of persons within the city limits. Primary assignment will be as security at Mt. San Rafael Hospital.
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: $19.57 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.
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.