Police Recruit

National Police; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

City pension (FPPA)

Life, AD&D and short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Wellness incentive

Job summary

City of Evans Police Department invites applications to become a Recruit Police Officer. The role offers a clear salary ladder from Police Recruit through Master Officer with annual steps, pension contributions, health/dental/vision, and tuition reimbursement. Lateral applicants have enhanced placement and retirement options.

The department emphasizes service, integrity, and community protection, inviting qualified candidates to stand with the team and serve Evans with courage and commitment.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age (or as required).
• POST certification or eligible.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Help victims and protect the community.
• Put suspected offenders in custody and prepare cases for court.
• Testify in court and assist with investigations.
• Patrol communities, respond to calls, and address complaints.
• Serve as leaders and liaisons with citizens and partners.

Education

POST-certified police officer

Job description

BECOME A CITY OF EVANS RECRUIT POLICE OFFICER

We invite you to join our team and discover the fulfillment that comesfrom being an Evans Recruit Police Officer!

A Message from the Chief

The Evans Police Department welcomes you to #StandWithUs in serving our community with professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence. Few careers offer a sense of accomplishment, pride, and esprit de corps that being a police officer does. Through our mission of protecting the innocent coupled with our tireless pursuit of justice, our officers serve and protect with courage and conviction that exemplify the traditions of honor and selflessness that being a peace officer demands. Do you want to make a real difference? Come and #StandWithUs!

What We Do

• Help victims
• Put bad guys in jail
• Prepare cases and testify in court
• Act as leaders and liaisons for our citizens
• Patrol our communities
• Respond to calls
• Investigate criminal activity
• Respond to complaints
• Solve problems

What We Offer

• A competitive salary:
  • Police Recruit $68,215
  • Step 1 $84,300
  • Step 2 $89,300
  • Step 3 $94,200
  • Step 4 $99,200
  • Step 5 $104,200
  • Step 6 $109,100
  • Master Officer $115,400

Lateral Applicants

Lateral applicants mustmeet all hiring requirements, except for video testing. Salary placement shall be commensurate with years and type of experience.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance(no cost for employee only coverage)
• City paid Life, AD&D and short-term disability
• Optional pre-tax Flexible Spending Account,
• Health Savings Account, 457 and 529 plans
• 8.5% City Contribution into Fire & Police Pension (FPPA)
• Up to 7% City contribution into a 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation & health leave, and 12 holidays
• Bi-lingual incentive
• Up to $5,000/year tuition reimbursement
• $400/year uniform allowance
• Up to $700/year wellness incentive
• Gym/recreation access
• Personal computer purchase program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are You

• At least 21 years of age?
• A certified police officer (POST)?
• In possession of a valid Colorado
• Driver’s License?
• Authorized to legally work in theUnited States?
• Looking for a way to make a differenceevery day?
• Smart, motivated, energetic, andcaring?
• Looking for an exciting and rewarding career...

Please see the attached brochures for more information.