Job Opportunities
Police Chief - Yuma Police Department
The City of Yuma Colorado seeks a forward-thinking, initiative-taking, and experienced law enforcement professional to serve as the new Chief of Police. The Chief of Police is appointed by the Yuma City Council and provides leadership to (currently) eight officers and is responsible for the protection of lives and property in the city through the supervision of law enforcement functions.
The Chief of Police is a “working Chief” and will patrol as needed. The Chief plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the city’s comprehensive law enforcement services, including patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, code enforcement, and administrative support services. The Chief fosters cooperative working relationships with citizen groups and other agencies on law enforcement matters and performs other related work as assigned. Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age, must be a legal resident of the United States, or legally able to work in the United States, must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain it within 30 days of hire, and possess Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training certification or able to obtain such POST certification within 6 months of employment. Ten years of continuous and increasingly responsible law enforcement experience with five of those years serving in a supervisory capacity preferred. The successful applicant must be able to pass a thorough background check, including at a minimum, medical clearance, and psychological evaluation. The salary and anticipated hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 per year. The City of Yuma offers a generous benefit package, including paid healthcare, life insurance, retirement match, paid leave and holidays. Become a member of a beautiful, growing community of over 3,500 residents about 40 miles from both the Nebraska and Kansas border in beautiful northeastern Colorado. Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to Karma Wells, City Clerk and Treasurer, at k.wells@yumacolo.org or mail to City of Yuma, 320 South Main Street, Yuma, CO 80759, no later than 4:00 p.m. MDT on September 12, 2025. Successful candidates will be invited to in-person interviews during the week of September 29-October 3, 2025. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will report for duty no later than November 3, 2025.
Paramedic
The Paramedic prehospital provider is responsible for the treatment and transport of residents and non- residents alike. They shall also be responsible for routine reports, records, filing, and other duties as assigned. Emergency Medical Technicians answer to the Director. Please stop by City Hall Hall located at 320 South Main, Yuma, CO to pick up an application.