Police Officer Trainee: Paid Academy & $90K Start

Longmont Department of Public Safety; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid police academy

Take-home car after field training

Job summary

The Longmont Police Department invites applications for Police Officer Trainee (Recruit) with a fully paid academy starting August 2027. You will earn $90,804 annually while training and gain Colorado POST certification through a fully funded program.

Upon graduation, you advance toward becoming a sworn officer with strong benefits, career growth, and a clear path to field training. This role offers stable, full-time employment in public safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 60 college credits.
• Waiver available with agreement to complete within 5 years.
• Must be at least 21 years old by hire date.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete a Colorado POST-approved police academy.
• Learn law enforcement procedures, report writing, and emergency response.
• Assist with patrol operations and community engagement.
• Support crime prevention and public safety initiatives.
• Transition into field training to become a sworn Police Officer.

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits

Must be at least 21 years old by hire date

Colorado driver’s license

Background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical exam

Job description

The Longmont Police Department invites applications for Police Officer Trainee (Recruit) with a fully paid academy starting August 2027. You will earn $90,804 annually while training and gain Colorado POST certification through a fully funded program.

Upon graduation, you advance toward becoming a sworn officer with strong benefits, career growth, and a clear path to field training. This role offers stable, full-time employment in public safety.