Police Officer/Police Officer- Lateral Entry

City of Englewood Colorado; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Englewood is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Police Officer. Responsibilities include patrol duties, responding to emergencies, and community engagement. Applicants must have a valid Colorado P.O.S.T. certification and meet other eligibility criteria. This position offers competitive salary steps based on experience and qualifications, with ongoing applications accepted.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of patrol experience.
• Current P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol duties, responding to calls, investigations, and evidence collection.
• Traffic enforcement, arrests, court testimonies, and report writing.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Human Relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent plus 60 college credit hours

Job description

Police Officer/Police Officer- Lateral Entry

Be among the first 25 applicants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Colorado P.O.S.T. certification, peace officer certification from another state, or currently attending a Colorado P.O.S.T. Approved Academy.
• Must complete an online application and the Police Officer Written Exam (NTN).
• Applicants who have completed the NTN test within the past year should notify a recruiter via email.
• Applicants are responsible for all transfer fees of NTN scores.

Application and Testing Process

1. Register and schedule your NTN exam at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.
2. Review the qualifications, respond at the bottom of the NTN page, and continue.
3. Scores are automatically sent to the Englewood Police Department upon completion.
4. Qualified candidates will be placed on the eligibility list for further steps.

Salary Step Increases (2024)

• Probationary Police Officer 5th class: $79,353
• Police Officer 4th class: $84,539
• Police Officer 3rd class: $92,834
• Police Officer 2nd class: $102,154
• Police Officer 1st class: $112,322

Lateral Entry Salary

Qualified lateral applicants will be hired at the Police Officer 1st Class salary.

Eligibility Criteria for Lateral Entry

• Current employment as a full-time police officer with a law enforcement agency.
• Possess a current P.O.S.T. certification or equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 years of patrol experience; academy training does not count towards this experience.
• Retired or laid-off officers must apply within 20 months, be in good standing, and hold current certification.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The role involves patrol duties, responding to calls, investigations, evidence collection, traffic enforcement, arrests, court testimonies, report writing, community engagement, and other related duties.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 60 college credit hours, or 3 years patrol experience, or equivalent military service.
• Current P.O.S.T. certification or out-of-state certification with at least one year of recent service.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and pass background checks.
• Willingness to undergo training and proficiency testing.
• Ability to work under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong conflict resolution and human relations skills.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity

Englewood is an EOE/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities employer. Applicants will be informed of their rights under federal laws.