Police Officer; Academy Sponsorship

BPD is seeking dedicated, integrity-driven individuals who want to make a difference in their community to join our team as Police Officer Recruits and attend a sponsored police academy starting in April 2027.

The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, entry-level classification in which employees receive full compensation and comprehensive benefits while attending a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)-certified Police Academy. The primary objective of this role is to study, train, and successfully fulfill all academy requirements to obtain P.O.S.T. certification. Upon successful graduation from the academy and attainment of state certification, Police Officer Trainees are promoted to the position of sworn Police Officer.

• Paid Academy Training: Receive full compensation and complete employee benefits while attending the P.O.S.T.
  
  -certified Police Academy.

• Total Compensation Package: Trainees enjoy a highly competitive compensation package including enrollment in the FPPA’s statewide defined benefit (retirement) plan, 112 hours paid vacation, 80 hours paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and a free Recreation Center Pass.

• Employee Well-Being: Ranked as the 4th healthiest place to live in the United States, the City & County of Broomfield prioritizes you and your family's well-being with direct access to wellness programs, peer support, and psychological services at no cost to the employee.

• Career Growth & Advancement: Successful completion of the academy leads directly to promotion as a sworn Police Officer, followed by structured field training (FTO) and ongoing career advancement opportunities.

The Broomfield Police Department is eager to support your career in law enforcement from day one. As a Police Officer Trainee, you are an essential member of our department and will receive full support, mentorship, and access to resources.

Trainee Salary: $39.91/hour ($83,013 annually)

Sworn Police Officer (Step
1): $44.53/hour ($92,622 annually)

Upon successful completion of the police academy and obtaining state certification, Trainees are promoted to sworn Police Officers at Step 1 of the current pay plan.

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

112 hours paid vacation + 80 hours sick leave per year + 12 paid holidays

Excellent and affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance, with wellness discounts on insurance premiums available.

Automatic enrollment in the Fire & Police Pension Association’s Defined Benefit Plan, plus other great options to save for retirement.

Our selection process is designed to identify individuals with high integrity, strong character, and dedication to public service.

• Final date to receive applications: November 1, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MT

• One-Way Virtual Interview: Record yourself answering a set of questions for the Recruiting Team’s review. November 4-10, 2026

• Pre-Screening Call: A brief phone call with a BPD Background Investigator to review application details and alignment with key requirements. November 18-23, 2026

• In-Person Panel Interview & Agility Course Completion: Candidates will be asked to complete a brief writing assignment prior to their interview. Candidates who pass the panel interview will complete the physical agility course immediately after their interview, weather permitting. November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026

• Integrity Interview & Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA): Similar to a polygraph examination, this process verifies key details and ensures candidates meet BPD standards prior to being hired. December 7-11, 2026

• Psychological Job Suitability Assessment: Two-part assessment designed to evaluate personality…