Police Officer Trainee: Path to Certification + $10k Bonus

City of Westminster, CO; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Multilingual stipend program

Job summary

City of Westminster, CO is seeking a Police Officer Trainee who will advance to POST-certified Police Officer after academy completion and a 16-week field training program. The role includes a $10,000 hiring bonus and a structured pay scale up to $119,620.80 annually; multilingual stipend available for fluent non-English speakers.

Starting salary as Trainee is $80,745.60, rising to $86,715.20 after certification and probation, with a full pay range for Officer/Senior Officer from $80,745.60 to

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age by posting closing date.
• Graduation from high school or GED.
• No felony convictions; valid driver's license with clean driving record; ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service and assess scene safety and priorities.
• Arrest and detain suspects while ensuring safety and lawful procedures.
• Prepare clear written reports and communicate effectively via police radio and equipment

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Integrity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

City of Westminster, CO is seeking a Police Officer Trainee who will advance to POST-certified Police Officer after academy completion and a 16-week field training program. The role includes a $10,000 hiring bonus and a structured pay scale up to $119,620.80 annually; multilingual stipend available for fluent non-English speakers.

Starting salary as Trainee is $80,745.60, rising to $86,715.20 after certification and probation, with a full pay range for Officer/Senior Officer from $80,745.60 to