Police Recruit: Train & Earn Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arvada seeks motivated individuals to join the Police Recruit Academy. You will attend the Colorado POST training academy and work toward POST certification, with a path to sworn duty upon graduation.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, being at least 21, passing a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and extensive background check. The role involves strenuous physical effort and driving as needed, with competitive salary as described above.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Pass polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and extensive background check.
• Successful completion of CO P.O.S.T. academy and certification.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete Colorado law enforcement training academy.
• Develop knowledge and abilities per training criteria.
• Maintain physical fitness.
• Pass P.O.S.T. certification testing for the State of Colorado.
• Complete ride-alongs with police officers during the academy.
• Review departmental rules and regulations.
• Provide court testimony and case preparation when required.
• Operate a City vehicle to travel to locations.

Skills

Law enforcement training

Computer skills

Communication skills

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Intoxilyzer

Job description

The City of Arvada seeks motivated individuals to join the Police Recruit Academy. You will attend the Colorado POST training academy and work toward POST certification, with a path to sworn duty upon graduation.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, being at least 21, passing a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and extensive background check. The role involves strenuous physical effort and driving as needed, with competitive salary as described above.