Police Officer - Lateral or POST Certified

Town of Erie; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Erie Police Department invites qualified law enforcement professionals to join our growing team as Police Officer. We serve one of the safest communities in Colorado and emphasize professionalism, integrity, and community service.

Applicants should expect an extensive examination process including resume screening, a law enforcement test, in-person testing on 10/29/2026, and a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological exams, along with an interview

Qualifications

• Resume/Application Screening
• Law Enforcement Test after screening
• In-Person Testing on 10/29/2026
• Background Investigation, Polygraph, Psychological and Medical exams
• Interview with the Chief of Police

Job description

The Erie Police Department has an exceptional opportunity for law enforcement professionals to join our rapidly growing department and community as a Police Officer. We are one of the best departments in the state and serving one of the top ten safest communities in Colorado; we are seeking individuals with a proven track record of excellence and integrity. At Erie, being a police officer means upholding the highest standards of professionalism, compassion, and community service. We pride ourselves on being progressive, customer-focused, and dedicated to best practices, as well as federal, state, and local laws. Join a department committed to making a meaningful impact while fostering strong community relationships.

Police Department Location:

• 1000 Telleen Ave, Erie, CO 80516

Application Period:

• 10/01/2026 - 10/15/2026 at 12:00pm MST

Important Information Regarding the Examination Process – Please Read

Candidates who are deemed qualified and eligible will be required to participate in and pass the following steps:

• Resume/Application Screening
• Law Enforcement Test -Please do not initiate the test until you are notified you are proceeding in our recruitment process. We will provide you with information to start your testing after the resume/application screening. (Review Testing Dates above for deadlines)
• In-Person Testing is scheduled for 10/29/2026:
  • Physical Agility Testing
    • To successfully complete the physical agility test, the participant must:
    • Run an obstacle course which begins by sitting in the driver's seat of a car, exiting the car and running 175 feet to an 8-foot ladder and ascend/descend five steps or rungs, then run 50 feet to and crawl for 12 feet and return, running 50 feet to the sitting position in the driver’s seat of the car within 101 seconds.
    • Within two minutes of completing the obstacle course, the participant will pull a weighted object (150 pounds) for 25 feet from a standing position.
    • Immediately after the weight pull, the participant will run a distance of ¼ mile within 162 seconds.
  • Oral Board Interview - Scheduled for 10/29/2026
• Conditional Job Offer
• Personal History Statement (PHS) and Release of Information Agreement
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Interview with the Chief of Police
• Psychological Exam
• Medical Exam
• Final Decision – Final Job Offer

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