Police Recruit - Entry Level

Longmont Police Department; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Longmont Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Recruit. This role will involve attending a Police Academy, where recruits are actively sponsored and paid, leading to a rewarding career in law enforcement. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least 60 hours of college credit. The position offers competitive starting pay and comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and city-sponsored training.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Take-home car program

Equipment provided, including ballistic armor

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at hire.
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver License.
• Complete a Colorado POST approved basic training academy.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property while enforcing laws.
• Control traffic flow and perform investigations.
• Work with the community to resolve problems.

Skills

Bilingual skills (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 semester hours of college-level credit

Job description

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This is an Academy Only Process to identify candidates for Police Recruit Step 1 position(s) Only. We will sponsor you as well as pay you to attend the Police Academy!

20250180 Police Recruit
2025 Starting Pay: Step 1: $83,952/annually, $40.36/hour
2026 Starting Pay (Effective 12/22/25) Step 1: $87,312/annually, $41.97/hour Regular Full-time – SHIFT WORK REQUIRED

2025 Pay Plan:

• Recruit: $40.36 / 83,952
• Step 1: $40.36 / 83,952
• Step 2: $43.34 / 90,156
• Step 3: $46.19 / 96,084
• Step 4: $49.04 / 102,012
• Step 5: $51.89 / 107,940
• Step 6: $54.79 / 113,976
• MPO: $57.54 / 119,676
• Contracted for a 4% raise in 2025

Steps are given at anniversary dates. Step 1 is achieved when graduating the Field Training program.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. You are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later. In-person testing starts 6/27.

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Department: Public Safety Division: Police Services

Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, FPPA Defined Benefit Plan, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation, Holiday pay, 40-hour vacation leave balance upon hire, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

Incentives Include:
City Sponsored Police Academy program. City will pay for all Accredited Police Academy Program related costs to obtain Colorado POST certification.

Duty Firearm will be provided. Additionally, interest-free loans are available for future weapons purchases.

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, is provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to the employee. Officers also receive a biannual equipment allowance of $200 ($400 yearly)

Take home car program is available for once you successfully complete Field Training. (25 miles from city corners)

Spanish/English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50-$200/month is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.

This is an Academy Only Process to identify candidates for Police Recruit Step 1 position(s) Only.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• In a training capacity, protect life and property and manage conflict through the enforcement of applicable laws and City ordinances;
• Control traffic flow, perform investigative work, and participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention, community, problem solving, and enforcement programs;
• Work with the community to resolve conflicts, problems and mutual concerns;
• Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department;
• Requires completion of a Colorado State Sanctioned Training Academy training program, or completion of Colorado State POST equivalency exam, and demonstrated personal skill sets that affirm community values and mission.

This is an entry-level class in the Police Officer series. This class is distinguished from Police Officer by participation in a formal training program to become certified as a Police Officer in the State of Colorado and/or to complete the Longmont Field Training Program.

Police personnel work with community members to analyze crime and other problems and attend/participate in community meetings to create an environment in which community members are motivated to assist in the implementation of problem solving strategies. New police officers will be assigned to the Patrol Services Division which provides around-the-clock patrols to deter and detect crime, enforce traffic laws, and conduct investigations of crime and traffic incidents.

Officers are assigned to a designated area on one of three overlapping 10-hour watches to ensure continuous
coverage of the City. Hours and days off will vary depending on shift assignment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours college-level credit is required.
• College-level credit requirement may be waived with a signed agreement to complete sixty (60) semester hours of college-level credit within five (5) years of hire date.

Additional requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License.
• Meet the minimum qualifications of the Colorado POST Board as defined by CRS 24-31- 303, 24-31-304, and 24-31-305.
• Ability to successfully complete a Colorado POST approved basic training academy, obtain and maintain Colorado POST Basic Certification, and complete the Longmont Police Field Training Program within one year.
• Applicants possessing a Colorado POST Basic Certification who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Lateral Police Officer position will be considered a Police Recruit.
• Obtain certifications in CPR, Intoxilyzer and a variety of less lethal weaponry and tactics.
• Must be able to satisfy the Employment Authorization Requirements as outlined on the Colorado POST website https://post.colorado.gov/certification/non-united-states- citizens-eligibility.
• New employees will be required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of expenses if voluntary resignation occurs within 2 years of hire date.

Selection process includes application review, written exam, physical ability course, assessment center, oral & integrity interviews, background investigation including credit history, criminal history & driver’s history, fingerprints, psychological evaluation, medical exam and drug screen.

APPLICATION PROCESS: CITY APPLICATION (required) must be successfully submitted through our website www.Longmontcolorado.gov/jobs no later than 11:59 pm on August 28, 2025. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of City application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. For information regarding this selection process contact Master Police Officer Ryan Douglas (303-651-8512 / [e-mail]).

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

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