Police Officer

Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T certified by the date of hire to be considered for this position. We are seeking a diverse group of individuals to join our team as Police Officers. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive community by providing fair and equal treatment to all individuals. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for upholding the law, protecting citizens, and enforcing regulations professionally and respectfully.

Your duties will include patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and providing assistance to those in need.

Commerce City will match pay with experience (excludes corrections, jail, or military police)

Hiring Bonus: $7,500

Step A: $82,326.92

Step B: $92,008.24

Step C: $

Step D: $

Step E: $

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package
: health and wellness benefits, a 10% retirement contribution match and a 50% match up to 4% 457 Deferred Compensation match, PTO, and ongoing training and development opportunities. Join us in making a difference and creating a safer, more inclusive community for all.

The primary work location may vary and is subject to change based on the departmental needs and operational requirements.

• Holidays:
  There are 11 paid holidays each year.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases:
  Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.
• General Leave:
  Employees receive a General Leave bank when they’re hired, prorated based on their start date. General leave can be used for vacation, sick time, personal needs, caregiving, school activities, holidays not observed by the City, and other approved reasons in line with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other Paid Time Off:
  Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available to employees.

• Provided Equipment:
  The City provides equipment, including uniforms, leather gear, boots, gloves, and gear bags. Recognizing that weapon preference is highly personal, officers will purchase their own firearms that meet department specifications and standards. In the event the officer does not purchase their own weapon, the City will provide a weapon for up to one year. The City also provides a “Welcome Package”.
• Weapon Reimbursement Program:
  This City provides an interest-free loan to assist officers in purchasing the necessary weapons and weapon-related items, to include a home safe.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program:
  To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Recreation Center Membership:
  Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees:
  Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf…