How do I file a compliment or complaint?

If you have a compliment, concern, or complaint about a Steamboat Springs Police Officer or the Department, visit the Compliments/Complaints page and fill out the form. 

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1. How do I apply to be a police officer?
We are seeking the following qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • High moral standards and a high degree of integrity 
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Dedication to public safety 
  • Emotional stability and ability to deal successfully with stress 
  • Aptitude for police and investigative work
General:
  • Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment;
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State;
  • No felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories;
  • Applicants must be currently certifiable by the State of Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board

 A Certified Police Officer is an individual currently Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or out-of-state transfer eligible. 

PROCESS
All supplemental questions must be answered for your application to be considered. Our hiring process is selective and we are proud of the high level of professionalism and quality of team members we hire. 

To join our team, you must be available for the following:

  • Ride-Along
  • Written Exam
  • Physical Fitness Test Using Cooper Single Norms
  • Oral Interviews

If successful, the next steps are:

  • Job Suitability Evaluation
  • Background Investigation
  • Chief’s Interview

This position is open until all positions are filled.  An eligibility list may be created from this process.

Police Officer Employment
2. I need to have my fingerprints taken. Does Steamboat Springs Police do fingerprinting?
3. How do I file a compliment or complaint?
4. How do I report a crime?
5. How do I know if there is a sex offender living in my neighborhood?
6. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
7. How do I obtain a records check?
8. Can I obtain a copy of my arrest report?
9. How do I find lost property?
10. How can I volunteer to be a foreign interpreter?
11. Is there a noise ordinance in the City of Steamboat Springs?
12. Should I call the police if I'm involved in a motor vehicle accident?
13. What do I do about speeding vehicles in my area?