Police Officer Trainee — Paid Academy & $90K Start

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid police academy

Salary during training

Tuition assistance

Take‑home car after training

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The City of Longmont is seeking Police Officer Trainees (Recruits) who will attend a fully paid police academy in Colorado while earning a salary. The role offers full benefits, advancement opportunities, and a clear path to sworn officer status upon graduation.

Starting pay is $90,804 annually, with staged pay progression through Steps 2-6 and a Master Police Officer level. A bilingual incentive is available, plus tuition assistance and take‑home car eligibility after field training.

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

Waiver available to complete within 5 years

Job description

The City of Longmont is seeking Police Officer Trainees (Recruits) who will attend a fully paid police academy in Colorado while earning a salary. The role offers full benefits, advancement opportunities, and a clear path to sworn officer status upon graduation.

Starting pay is $90,804 annually, with staged pay progression through Steps 2-6 and a Master Police Officer level. A bilingual incentive is available, plus tuition assistance and take‑home car eligibility after field training.