Police Officer

Commerce City; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $7,500

Health benefits

Retirement match 10%

457 plan 50% match up to 4%

PTO

Training and development

Job summary

Commerce City Police Department is seeking Police Officers who are Colorado P.O.S.T. certified by the date of hire and ready to serve a diverse community. Officers will patrol, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, and assist residents with professionalism and care.

The role offers a competitive salary with steps, a $7,500 hiring bonus, health and retirement benefits, PTO, and ongoing training opportunities to support a safer, more inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must have earned a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer’s Certification by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and enforce laws with professionalism and respect.
• Respond to emergencies and provide assistance to those in need.
• Investigate incidents and document findings.
• Support community safety and outreach efforts.

Skills

Prior law enforcement or military

Spanish language fluency

Bilingual language skills

Postsecondary education excluding law

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

Job description

General Purpose

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.

Commerce City will match pay with experience (excludes corrections, jail, or military police)

Hiring Bonus: $7,500

Step A: $82,326.92

Step B: $92,008.24

Step C: $101,689.55

Step D: $111,370.87

Step E: $121,052.18

We offer a competitive salary and generous 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. Join us in making a difference and creating a safer, more inclusive community for all.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license
• 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

Commerce City is an equal-opportunity employer.

Equipment Used, Work Environment and Physical Activities

Duty Assignment Locations:

The primary work location may vary and is subject to change based on the departmental needs and operational requirements.