Police Officer - Lateral or POST Certified (89385)

Paycom - ATS; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie Police Department in Erie, CO is hiring an experienced Police Officer to patrol, respond to incidents, enforce laws, and assist investigations. The role offers a structured recruitment process and community-focused service.

The position requires Colorado POST certification (or active pursuit), compliance with testing timelines, and the ability to pass all background and medical evaluations as part of a comprehensive selection process.

Qualifications

• Colorado POST certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must pass comprehensive background checks and medical/psychological exams.

Responsibilities

• Respond to priority calls and ensure public safety.
• Investigate incidents and assist detectives as needed.
• Enforce traffic laws and vehicle codes.
• Prepare daily reports and logs.
• Provide police services including transport of prisoners and court testimony.

Skills

Colorado POST Certification

Background Check

Physical Fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST Certification process

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Erie Police Dept and Municipal Court Facility - Erie, CO 80516, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $43.42 - $58.64 Hourly, Job Category: Police

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.

Please Note: If you are not currently Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or are not actively pursuing a Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification at the time of your application, your application will not be considered. If you are an out-of-state certified officer and looking to transfer or seek reciprocity, please start your process with Colorado P.O.S.T. as soon as possible in order to be considered.

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

5-Step Pay Scale

Below is our 5-step pay scale beyond the Police Cadet and Entry Level pay. Review the generous increases as you progress at Erie PD:

• Entry Level – $40.21/hour ($83,628/year)
• Step 1 – $43.42/hour ($90,318/year)
• Step 2 – $46.90/hour ($97,544/year)
• Step 3 – $50.65/hour ($105,347/year)
• Step 4 – $54.50/hour ($113,354/year)
• Step 5 – $58.64/hour ($121,969/year)

Duties and Responsibilities

Patrol Role

• Respond to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations. May provide emergency medical assistance, control traffic, and otherwise ensure attention is given to public safety.
• Detect and prevent criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Note possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promote crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents, including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens.
• Investigate crime scenes or accidents and assist other officers. Protect evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations.
• Enforce traffic laws, vehicle codes, and promotes traffic safety.
• Make arrests as appropriate.
• Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.
• Prepare a variety of daily reports and logs.
• Provide a variety of related police services, including transport of prisoners, assistance to motorists, and mediation of family disturbances.
• May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and work closely with District Attorneys regarding cases.

Other

• Conduct a variety of community-oriented policing activities to include participating in Erie’s Community Police Academy, business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, etc.
• Prepare and provides testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys.
• Provide code enforcement and animal control activities as needed. Issue appropriate citations and take immediate action to mitigate problems and disputes.
• At advanced levels, may be assigned as a Field Training Officer.

Special Assignments Include

• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• K-9 Officer
• Traffic
• Detective

Collateral Duties Include

• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Drone Officer
• Bike Patrol
• SWAT
• Honor Guard
• LGBTQ+ Liaison
• Peer Support

Additional Resources

• Learn about our recruiting process
• Learn more about our department through our Strategic Plan and Annual Report
• Frequently Asked Questions for Erie PD
• Town of Erie Benefits

The Town of Erie is an FPPA (Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado) employer.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, an applicant must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or, for out-of-state applicants, must have the ability to successfully challenge the Colorado P.O.S.T. and obtain certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph, drug screen, psychological, and physical exams.
• Must be able to attain and maintain a variety of law enforcement certifications.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• State of Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate (POST Certification)

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at [e-mail] and [e-mail].

Town of Erie Benefits

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
• Option to "sell back" PTO after two years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at Town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!

EEOC Statement

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.