Thank you for your interest in becoming a Denver Police Officer. The City and County of Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If an applicant requires reasonable accommodation (per Americans with Disabilities Act) in order to participate in any test phase, the applicant must advise the Commission in writing and provide supporting medical documentation. Each request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The submission of a request does not necessarily mean that the request will be granted.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications. A detailed Police Officer Examination Informational Booklet can be found by clicking here.

A synopsis of the qualifications is listed below:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. on or before the date of application;
• U.S. citizenship on or before the date of application;
• 21 years of age on or before the date of application;
• No felony convictions;
• A good driving and employment record (applicants must possess a valid automobile driver's license before placement on the eligible register);
• Capable of performing the essential functions of an entry-level police officer with or without reasonable accommodation. (Refer to Tasks of a Police Officer included in the Informational Summary on our web site);
• No legal impediments to the ability of performing the essential job functions of an entry-level police officer;
• Physically, mentally, and psychologically qualified to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of an entry-level police officer
• Reside within the state of Colorado at the time of appointment;

As part of the minimum qualifications, an applicant must also meet certain hiring standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. In order to complete the Police Officer Application, you will be asked the questions noted below. (All of the questions must be answered accurately and completely. All information provided on this application is subject to investigation and verification. Any falsification or omission of information may bar an applicant from the examination process, remove an applicant from the examination list, remove a candidate from the eligible register, or if appointed dismiss an employee from the Denver Police Department.

1. I have been convicted of or received a deferred judgment for a felony.
2. I have been convicted of and/or received deferred judgments for four (4) or more misdemeanors (non-traffic) within the 36 months prior to my date of application, and up to and including today.
3. I have been convicted of and/or received a deferred judgment for a misdemeanor involving domestic violence.
4. I have been convicted of and/or received a deferred judgment for a misdemeanor involving sexual assault.
5. I have been convicted of and/or received a deferred judgment for a misdemeanor involving child abuse.
6. I have been convicted of and/or received a deferred judgment for a misdemeanor involving intimidation or harassment of a person or group, because of that person's or group's race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.
7. I have one or more convictions or deferred judgments for a DUI or DWAI offense within the 36 months prior to my date of application and up to and including today.
8. I have two or more convictions or deferred judgments for a DUI or DWAI offense in my lifetime.
9. I have illegally sold, delivered, distributed, or manufactured drugs.
10. I have used soft drugs at least one time within the 36 months prior to my date of application, and up to and including today.
11. I have used hard drugs at least one time within the 60 months prior to my date of application, and up to and including today.
12. I have been convicted of and/or received a deferred judgment for a misdemeanor (non-traffic) while I was employed in a law enforcement, firefighter or other sworn public safety position.
13. I have illegally used soft or hard drugs while employed in a law enforcement, firefighter or other sworn public safety position.
14. I have been convicted of a misdemeanor. (If yes, in Comments give the date of conviction and describe the nature of the offense.)

On the following screens, you will be asked questions about your criminal history, if any. Please be advised that if a criminal record has been "sealed" or "expunged" by the court, or if a criminal conviction has been "pardoned", it may have an effect on how you respond to some of the following questions.

The Civil Service Commission staff cannot provide you with legal advice in these matters.

Applicant AlertThe Commission regrets to inform you that only "Walk-In" opportunities are available for the Entry-Level Police Officer Written Test scheduled in January and February, 2009.   Due to the current budget situation facing the City & County of Denver, test dates beyond January and February 2009 may be cancelled.  In the event that a registered applicant does not show up for testing, the Commission can fill the open slot with applicants who "walk-in" to test.  Therefore, since all test slots are filled for January and February 2009, the Commission suggests you consider registering as a "Walk-In Applicant" for January or February. The Commission is located on the 7th floor of the Wellington E. Webb office building located at 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80202.  The building is open to the general public at 7:00 a.m.  On test days, providing test slots are available "Walk-In Applicants" will be asked to sign-in with the test proctor and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The application period of Police Officer is now closed. Please check back in August of 2009 for details of the next application period.