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The Rifle Police Department
Interested in Employment as a Police Dept. Team Member?
The Police Department promotes peace, safety, and well-being of our Rifle community. We do this though interaction, education and enforcement of the law. We offer the opportunity to join a dynamic and family oriented organization that enjoys the support of the community we serve. With a staff of almost 30 personnel doing a variety of jobs, such as patrol, investigations, records and evidence, animal control, and code enforcement. Within the patrol division are two K-9 officers and a school resource officer. Personnel are able to participate in several different specialty assignments: tactical teams, detectives, a multi-jurisdictional All Hazards Response Team, several instructor opportunities for things like FTO, firearms, driving, etc. Department personnel are also afforded opportunities for training and advancement.
Full-time employees experience competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Contributions to retirement for sworn personnel are up to 15.5% of annual wages. Come join our team of professionals serving the beautiful community of Rifle.
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Rifle Parks Department
Interested in Employment as a Parks Dept. Team Member?
The Rifle Parks Department plays a vital role in the city, in conjunction with the Recreation Department, to ensure that the community has fun in the place they call home. The Parks Department is responsible for the planning, care, and maintenance of several trails, playgrounds, open spaces, and parks in Rifle, including the world famous Rifle Mountain Park. The City takes tremendous pride in keeping our public parks in top shape for our community. We thrive in making our parks beautiful and accessible in every season to be enjoyed by all. Join us in preserving natural resources and wildlife habitat while providing open space for current and future generations. This department consists of many employees with a wide variety of skills, roles, and job titles including, but not limited to, Parks Maintenance Workers, Seasonal Parks Workers, a Park Irrigation Technician, a Building Maintenance Worker, Grounds and Facilities Workers, Administrative Assistant, our Parks & Recreation Director, and Parks and Facilities Maintenance Manager.
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Rifle Recreation Department
Interested in Employment as a Recreation Dept. Team Member?
The Recreation Department is dedicated to making fun happen. From kids and adult sport programs, to camping, to swimming, to live concerts and comedy shows; they do it all. As a community, we aim to produce quality programming for all ages and ability levels. The Recreation Department seeks to enhance the quality of life for Rifle residents through positive recreational activities and experiences with focus on equal participation and sportsmanship. Comprised of several employees who contribute to the overall success of the department, some of the positions in this department include Recreation Coordinators, Seasonal Recreation Workers (Officials, Supervisors, Coaches, Umpires), Bus Drivers, our Recreation Program Manager, Administrative Assistant, and our Parks & Recreation Director.
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Rifle Utilities Department (Water & Wastewater)
Interested in Employment as a Utilities Dept. Team Member?
The Utilities Department consists of 16 employees who are encouraged to provide input to guide the direction of the department and to take ownership of projects and accomplishments. We believe training is important and provide training for certification levels above and beyond the requirements of the position, as well as utilize cross training to help use become a more cohesive unit. Team members are encouraged to grow their skills by developing group activities and games for monthly staff lunches. These activities are used to help newer team members become comfortable in their position by allowing senior team members the opportunity to share knowledge in a fun, personal setting to compliment the conventional approach to hands-on field work. Positions within our Utilities Department include Utility Crew Leaders, Water and Wastewater Plant Supervisors, Water and Wastewater Operators, Utility Technicians, a Utility Maintenance Mechanic, a Meter Reading and Billing Coordinator, a Program Specialist, and our Utility Director.
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Rifle Public Works Department
Interested in Employment as a Public Works Dept. Team Member?
The City of Rifle Public Works Department is comprised of two sub-departments, Operations and Maintenance and Fleet Maintenance. This department consists of several Operations and Maintenance Technicians, our Public Works Administrative Assistant, Construction and Street Crew Supervisors, our O&M Supervisor, our Fleet Mechanic, GIS Coordinator, and Public Works Director who all work very hard to keep the community moving! In addition to maintenance and repair of roadways, we take charge of snow removal on city roads. If the US Mail Service's motto is, "...through wind, snow and rain...", our motto is, "Making sure they can!". O&M has a can-do attitude regardless of the size of job and touches the lives of every citizen, business, and visitor in the City of Rifle.
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