Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee is for non‑certified applicants. Candidates who are hired will be sent to a state certified law enforcement academy. Upon successful completion of this academy, the Trainee will be promoted to entry‑level police officer and must also successfully complete a 16‑week field training officer program; all Trainee employees must sign a work agreement with the City of Westminster at time of employment.

This position is part of a progression from Trainee to Police Officer / Senior Police Officer. The Police Officer Trainee is a safety‑sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated specialized area or on an assigned shift.

This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Starting salary for Trainee in 2026 is $80,745.60 annually. Upon successful completion of the academy, becoming POST certified, and after one year of service (probationary period), salary increases to $86,715.20 annually.

• In‑Person Written Test – Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
• Phone Screens – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Times to be determined
• Oral Board Interviews – Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Times to be determined

Police Officer / Senior Police Officer Pay Scale for 2026 is $80,745.60 to $ annually.

Westminster is offering a $10,000 Hiring Bonus for ALL Newly Hired Police Officers including Trainees, Certified, and Lateral Officers. ALL Police Officer hires – Trainees, Certified and Lateral Officers will receive $5,000 upon successful completion of field training and $5,000 upon successful completion of their one‑year probationary period.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi‑weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

The City of Westminster provides high‑quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well‑maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Police Department, which is:
Enforcement and education of laws and the apprehension of those who seek to disrupt the quality of life within our community. The Department is responsible for enforcement of State Laws and Westminster Municipal Ordinances pertaining to criminal and traffic issues and to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the State of Colorado, and the Charter of the City of Westminster.

The Department is primarily focused on public safety, maintaining peace and order, prevention of crime, and the apprehension of criminals.

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization’s mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal…