Pre-Academy Police Recruit: Start Your Academy Path

City of Montrose; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Montrose is hiring a Police Pre-Academy Recruit in preparation for the 2026 Fall CMU Law Enforcement Academy. Under direct supervision, you will participate in training across divisions and support clerical and reporting duties while pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Qualifications include being 21+, valid Colorado driver’s license, high school diploma, ability to meet fitness standards, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age upon entering the Academy
• High School or GED diploma required
• Ability to meet the physical fitness standard required by the department
• Working knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment
• Ability to recognize and analyze a variety of police problems and make recommendations
• Strong computer skills with MS Office products including Word and Excel, and police specific software

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties; keep records, enter information into computer systems; answer the telephone and provide information and directions to the general public.
• Process information and prepare reports as assigned; submit completed reports on all cases assigned; prepare a variety of correspondence and statistical and narrative reports; research and analyze information.
• Learn to interpret and apply City law enforcement policies and procedures including Police Department policy manual, and related state and federal laws.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing; establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with department personnel and city personnel.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the public using principles of good customer service. Learn modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software. Participate in the Ride-Along program.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Police software

Job description

The City of Montrose is hiring a Police Pre-Academy Recruit in preparation for the 2026 Fall CMU Law Enforcement Academy. Under direct supervision, you will participate in training across divisions and support clerical and reporting duties while pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Qualifications include being 21+, valid Colorado driver’s license, high school diploma, ability to meet fitness standards, and proficiency with MS Office.