Recruitment Information
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, animal control, and code enforcement. Within the patrol division are two canine officers and a school resource officer. Personnel are able to participate in a multi-jurisdictional All Hazards Response Team in our department. 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.
Rifle Police Department Employment Opportunities Video
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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, Parks & Recreation Administrative Assistants, our Parks & Recreation Director, and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.
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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, Pool Seasonal Workers (Lifeguards, Guest Service Specialists, Water Safety Instructors, Aquatics Manager), Seasonal Recreation Workers (Officials, Supervisors, Coaches, Umpires), our Recreation Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistants, our Parks & Recreation Director, and Assistant Parks and 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 Lab Technician, 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's Public Works Department is comprised of two sub-departments, Engineering and Operations and Maintenance (Streets).
keeps 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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Other City Departments
Interested in Employment with Other City Departments & Teams?
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the everyday lives of community members; where no two days will be the same; where you can build a better tomorrow; where you matter....Come help us build the Rifle of tomorrow while serving the community of today!
Our Other City Teams / Departments:
- Administration
- City Clerk Office
- Finance Dept.
- Human Resource
- Building Inspection
- Land Use Planning & Development
- Economics Development
- Public Relations & Information Office
- Community Access Multimedia
- Code Enforcement
- Municipal Court
- Public Works / Construction Engineering
- Fleet Maintenance division
- Rifle Metro Pool
- Rifle Mountain Park
- Senior Center
- Ute Theater & Event Center
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