Police Officer

Commerce City Police Department; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 80,549 - 115,798; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus of $7,500

Health and wellness benefits

10% retirement contribution match

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

A city police department in Commerce City is seeking dedicated individuals for the Police Officer role. Candidates must hold a Colorado P.O.S.T certification and be at least 21 years old. Responsibilities include upholding the law, patrolling, responding to emergencies, and investigating incidents. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,549 to $115,798 per year, along with a hiring bonus of $7,500 and a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer's Certification.
• Prior law enforcement or military experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the law and protect citizens.
• Patrol assigned areas and respond to emergencies.
• Investigate incidents and provide assistance.

Skills

Spanish language fluency

Bilingual language skills

American Sign Language skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer's Certification

Job description

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Commerce City Police Department. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,549.52/yr – $115,798.76/yr

Candidate requirement: Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T certified by the date of hire to be considered for this position.

We are seeking a diverse group of individuals to join our team as Police Officers. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive community by providing fair and equal treatment to all individuals.

As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for upholding the law, protecting citizens, and enforcing regulations professionally and respectfully. Your duties will include patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and providing assistance to those in need.

Hiring Bonus: $7,500

Benefits package: health and wellness benefits, a 10% retirement contribution match and a 50% match up to 4% 457 Deferred Compensation match, PTO, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Earned a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) or high school equivalency certificate
• Earned a Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer's Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement or military experience
• Spanish language fluency
• Bilingual language skills, or American Sign Language skills
• Postsecondary education, excluding law enforcement academy

Minimum Disqualifications

• Applicant who has applied and has been dismissed from a Police Officer hiring process for the Commerce City Police Department within the last twelve (12) months
• Applicant has a felony conviction
• Applicant was Court Martialed for a crime that is the equivalent of a felony under state or federal law or received a Dishonorable or Less Than Honorable Discharge from the U.S. military
• Applicant has a conviction for a crime that prevents applicant's ability to retain their Colorado P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer
• Applicant has legally or illegally possessed or consumed marijuana, or any of its derivatives in any form, in the last twelve (12) months
• Applicant's driver's license has been revoked or suspended in the last twelve (12) months
• Applicant's driver's license has been revoked or suspended two (2) or more times in the last five (5) years
• Applicant has illegally sold, manufactured or distributed any controlled substance, prescription drug, steroid or marijuana, or any of its derivatives in any form, in the last ten (10) years
• Applicant has a conviction or deferred judgment for an alcohol-related driving offense in the last five (5) years
• Applicant has two (2) or more convictions or deferred judgments for an alcohol-related driving offense in the last seven (7) years
• Applicant has had a conviction or deferred judgment for hit and run, or failure to remain at the scene of an accident in the last five (5) years

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Training, Strategy/Planning, and Public Relations

Industries

Law Enforcement