ABOUT DENVER POLICE RECRUITING

A HISTORY OF SERVICE AND A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

The Denver Police Department is comprised of officers from all types of employment, education and life experiences. This diversity not only empowers our department, but enables collaboration with the community to adapt to change. Our commitment is to preserve the integrity of the Department by hiring the best individuals to serve as Denver Police officers.

The Denver Police Department is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the Rocky Mountain region. Our police force of over 1,500 sworn Officers is led by the Police Chief Paul Pazen. The Denver Police Department is regularly highlighted on the national stage to have hosted events such as the Democratic National Convention, 2012 Presidential Debates, National Stock Shows, amongst numerous sporting events, conventions, and festivals. Denver has become a Mecca for these worldwide events due to the outstanding public safety services provided by our department.

Career Options that Focus on Your Strengths

There are many career opportunities within the Denver Police Department. Your career will begin as a patrol officer with room for advancement within a few years of graduating the Academy. Listed below are some of the many career paths available to you as a Denver Police officer:

District Investigations
Robbery Unit
Sex Crimes
Domestic Violence
Vice Narcotics
Juvenile Bureau
Traffic Operations
Missing Persons

Fugitive Unit
Gang Bureau
K-9: Patrol, Drug, Bomb
Homicide
Training Bureau
Intelligence Unit
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
Street Crimes Attack Team

Salary & Benefits

The Denver Police Department offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In fact, we are one of only a handful of agencies in the metro area that first hires and then trains you to become a certified Police Officer in the State of Colorado. As a Police Recruit in the academy, your annual pay rate starts at $58,633. Academy graduates receive a salary increase to $63,480 as a 4th grade Police Officer. Our aggressive annual pay increases allow you to make $94,630 after completing three years of service. Yearly salary increments are based upon 2020 pay benefits information.

As you rise through the ranks, your salary continues to increase. Listed below are additional salaries based on your rank:

Position	Salary
Police Officer Recruit	$58,633
Police Officer 4th Grade	$63,480
Police Officer 3rd Grade	$70,261
Police Officer 2nd Grade	$75,225
Police Officer 1st Grade	$94,630
Technician	$100,968
Detective	$104,193
Corporal	$104,193
Sergeant	$113,137
Lieutenant	$129,751

In addition to our excellent compensation package, Denver Police Department offers:

Competitive rates on health, dental and vision insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
All uniforms and some equipment provided at no cost
Ballistic vest provided every five years
Yearly uniform allowance
Innovative technology installed in our newer fleet of Ford Police Utility Interceptors and Chevy Thaoe PPV
Opportunity for career advancement upon completing three years of patrol duties, and the opportunity for advancement to many different career options within the department.

Current Information

The Denver Civil Service Commission has confirmed the application and testing dates for the first lateral and entry level academies in 2020.

The application will open on July 24^th, 2019 at 1201 AM and close at 2359 on August 2^nd, 2019.

The written / video test will be from August 12^th, 2019 through August 20^th, 2019. The test days are Monday through Friday and the test times are 0730 and 1230 MDT.

Please fill out the self-evaluation and interest form to receive more information.

Lateral Requirments

Minimum of two years patrol experience at the time of application to qualify for lateral status.
Receive lateral pay while you attend the Academy
Starting Pay: $75,225 annually for 2 to 4 years patrol experience (PO 2)
Starting Pay: $94,630 annually for 4+ years patrol experience (PO 1)