MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All Qualifications must be met at the time of Application
- Current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or state equivalent.
- Must have minimum three years patrol experience
- Must have experience as full-time police officer with either a state, county, or municipal police or sheriff department for at least one year preceding the date of application
- Not currently under internal affairs investigation for any reason
- Must meet all other minimum qualifications: Informational Booklet
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ACADEMY INFORMATION:
The Police Department has a combined entry-level and lateral academy. Laterals start the academy at the same time as entry-level applicants and have the opportunity to graduate early. Depending on the performance of the lateral, he/she may graduate as earlier as 10 weeks.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Lateral entry recruits will receive basic recruit pay of $46,620.00 plus benefits while in the academy. However, upon succesful completion of the academy, and at the discretion of the Manager of Safety, laterals recruits may be appointed (depending on experience) to the rank of Police Officer Third, Second, First grade per Charter provision. Pay will be adjusted according to the appointed rank.