Police Patrol Officer

City of Pueblo Civil Service; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 79,227 - 96,647; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pueblo Civil Service is hiring Police Patrol Officers to manage police patrol duties, criminal investigations, and enforcement of traffic laws. The position is full-time, and candidates must be U.S. citizens aged at least 21, possess a high school diploma or GED, and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license. The annual salary ranges from $79,227.60 to $96,647.04, with additional requirements for background checks and disqualifications related to tattoos and drug usage.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
• At least 21 years of age by date of the written exam.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment.
• Prior military service must provide DD-214 showing Honorable discharge.
• A Colorado POST Certification and higher education is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct police patrol and community involvement duties.
• Perform criminal investigations and enforce traffic laws.
• Engage in various law enforcement activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado POST Certification

Job description

Job Description

The City of Pueblo is seeking dedicated and hardworking candidates to be Police Patrol Officers! As a police patrol officer, your duties will involve police patrol, criminal investigations, enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community involvement duties. This full‑time position offers a fast‑paced work environment and an annual salary range of $79,227.60 – $96,647.04.

Responsibilities

Police patrol, criminal investigations, enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community involvement duties.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen at time of application
• Be at least 21 years of age by date of the written exam
• Possess a high school diploma or GED at time of application
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
• Not have been convicted of the following:
  • A felony crime
  • A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
  • A misdemeanor crime that would affect ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board (https://post.colorado.gov/certification/disqualifying-incidents)
  • A DUI or DWAI within the last five (5) years
• Candidates with prior military service in the armed forces must provide, as an attachment to their application, their DD-214 which must reflect Character of Service as Honorable or Uncharacterized discharge
• A Colorado POST Certification and higher education is highly desirable

Disqualifications

Tattoos and other markings

• Any tattoos, or other markings on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck (above the collarbone), or hands (wrist to fingertips)
• Permanent cosmetic make-up on the face or permanent commitment band(s) on the finger(s) are exempt from this policy
• Current Police Department employees hired prior to July 1, 2025, will be exempt from this disqualification

Drug usage

• Any use of marijuana within one (1) year prior to the date of application
• Any use of any illegal drugs (i.e. heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, steroids, or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within five (5) years prior to the date of application

Application Requirements

Candidates must be willing to submit to a comprehensive background check to include a Truth Verification Analysis. Candidates must also pass a post conditional offer drug screen, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Apply online at www.pueblo.us/jobs.

Compensation

$79,227.60 – $96,647.04 per year