City of Wheat Ridge

What makes Wheat Ridge a great community and a great place to work? Check out this video on our YouTube channel that shares about all the great things Wheat Ridge has to offer: https://lnkd.in/gXUMzAY2 #wheatridge #citygovernment #cityofwheatridge #localgovernment #governmentjobs

Wendy Anderson Wheat Ridge Police Department - City of Wheat Ridge #LeadershipJeffco40 Please join us in welcoming Wendy to the 40th Leadership Jeffco class! Wendy is a fifth-generation Coloradan married to a third-generation Coloradan for 22 years. They have spent their entire adult lives in Jefferson County, which they love. She graduated from Arvada West High School and Metropolitan State University. Professionally, she has nearly 12 years of experience with Chase Bank in various roles and 10 years in the criminal justice field, working with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Denver Police Department, and currently the Wheat Ridge Police Department in a civilian capacity. She enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, biking, and walking the trail system. In colder weather, she likes cleaning and organizing her home, taking MasterClass courses, reading, and exploring movies and documentaries from the Jefferson County Library. As a lifelong learner, she enjoys educational experiences and working with others and looks forward to participating in the Leadership JeffCo Program.

Today is #parkandrecreationprofessionalsday and we want to highlight the passion that drives the Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Team's work forward every day. We are so grateful for this team and all they do to make Wheat Ridge #WhereYouBelong!

The City of Wheat Ridge would like to give a big congratulations to our Parks Operations Supervisor Joe Buesser for graduating from Leadership JeffCo, a program where participants enhance leadership skills, build connections, and gain community insight.  Joe has dedicated 15 years to the City of Wheat Ridge, beginning as a seasonal parks maintenance worker in 2009 and now serving as one of the Parks Supervisors. He oversees all parks on the west side of Wheat Ridge, tackling day-to-day tasks such as assisting his crew with any issues, ensuring they have necessary supplies, repairing equipment, answering calls, and occasionally rolling up his sleeves in the field!  The city is incredibly thankful for Joe’s dedication and service to Wheat Ridge!  

After 23 remarkable years of service to the City of Wheat Ridge, we bid farewell to Cindy Peterson as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement. Cindy has been a witness to our city's growth and transformation, having not only dedicated herself professionally but also raising her children here. Now, she looks forward to cherishing more moments with her grandchildren and nurturing her garden alongside her husband. Cindy's impact at the Active Adult Center has been profound, where she has forged meaningful connections with countless individuals. This was vividly demonstrated as over 120 customers gathered to celebrate her invaluable contributions at her retirement party! Join us in expressing gratitude to Cindy for her unwavering commitment and wishing her all the best in this new chapter of life!

A proclamation for Park & Recreation Month was made at this week’s city council meeting! Parks and Recreation Director Karen O'Donnell was joined by several team members to accept the proclamation. This year’s National Recreation and Park Association Park and Recreation Month theme — “Where You Belong” — celebrates the many ways park and recreation professionals foster a sense of belonging in the community by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections. The City of Wheat Ridge would like to extend many thanks to the Parks & Recreation team for their commitment to providing excellent spaces and services! #parkandrecreationmonth

Join us in wishing Commander Jon Pickett a fantastic and well-deserved retirement! Commander Pickett recently retired from the Wheat Ridge Police Department (WRPD) after 33 years of dedicated service.     A Fort Collins native, Commander Pickett identified his career path early as a Police Explorer with Fort Collins Police Services. Before joining WRPD, he helped create the Wheat Ridge Police Athletic League, teaching kids martial arts in the community. After graduating from Colorado State University, he joined the Wheat Ridge Police Department in July of 1991.     Commander Pickett became a West Metro SWAT Team member and quickly climbed the ranks as a leader, Sergeant and Commander. His 27 years of service on West Metro SWAT is a department record. After working patrol, he was an assigned detective for the West Metro Drug Task Force. As a Sergeant, he led patrol shifts, the Crash and Traffic Team and Crimes against Persons Team in our Investigation Bureau. As a Commander, he led the Patrol Team and the Investigation Bureau.     Commander Picket helped establish the WRPD Cadet Program that gives local high school students a chance to learn about what it takes to be in law enforcement. He advocated for and developed the WRPD philosophy of Relationship Based Policing and led the transition to Body Worn Cameras.     In the department, he has earned two Medals of Achievement, three Medals of Commendation and the Medal of Valor. His work has impacted communities across the west metro area and has been recognized with awards from neighboring agencies, including Lakewood Police Department, Edgewater Colorado Police Department and Arvada Police Department, Colorado. He embodies the WRPD vision statement of “Exceptional People providing Exceptional Service.” Thank you, Commander Pickett, for your service to Wheat Ridge!  

Here at Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation, we're "Rooted in Fun" and dedicated to fostering a fun and welcoming workplace. From our monthly Booster Club activities to our Parks & Recreation Director, Karen O'Donnell holding important meetings on giant bean bags, we believe in making work enjoyable! Interested in joining our team? View current open job listings at www.rootedinfun.com/jobs.

Happy Bike to Work Day from the City of Wheat Ridge! Our team had a wheelie great time pedaling to work this morning. They also biked to one of our parks for lunch to enjoy a picnic organized by our awesome wellness committee! 😎 🚲 #biketoworkday #BiketoWorkDay #WheatRidge #WheatRidgeColorado

Join us in wishing Jim Killey safe travels on his new road to retirement! 🥳 Jim has been with the city for 38 years. He started as a temporary worker and has been the operations supervisor for our Public Works Department since 2003. Jim has shown incredible leadership throughout the years, and his office was described as a place to laugh, vent, and get guidance. Thank you, Jim, for keeping the streets of our city safe and for your dedicated service to Wheat Ridge. You will truly be missed, and we wish you best of luck on your new journey!