Police Officer

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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.

• Uphold the law, protect citizens, and enforce regulations professionally and respectfully.
• Patrol assigned areas, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, and provide assistance to those in need.

• Step A: $80,549.52
• Step B: $89,361.83
• Step C: $98,174.14
• Step D: $
• Step E: $

Hiring Bonus: $7,500

Commerce City will match pay with experience (excludes/...); benefits include health and wellness benefits, a 10% retirement contribution match, a 50% match up to 4% 457 Deferred Compensation match, PTO, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

• At least 21 years old
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license
• Earned a High School Diploma or a GED or high school equivalency certificate
• Earned a Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer's Certification

• Prior law enforcement or military experience
• Spanish language fluency
• Bilingual language skills, or American Sign Language skills
• Postsecondary education, excluding law enforcement academy

• Applicant who has applied and has been dismissed from a Police Officer hiring process for the Commerce City Police Department within the last twelve (12) months
• Applicant has a felony conviction
• Applicant was court-martialed for a crime that is the equivalent of a felony under state or federal law or received a Dishonorable or Less Than Honorable Discharge from the U.S. military
• Applicant has a conviction for a crime that prevents applicant's ability to retain their Colorado P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer
• Applicant has legally or illegally possessed or consumed marijuana, or any of its derivatives in any form, within the last twelve (12) months
• Applicant's driver's license has been revoked or suspended within the last twelve (12) months
• Applicant's driver's license has been revoked or suspended two (2) or more times in the last five (5) years
• Applicant has illegally sold, manufactured or distributed any controlled substance, prescription drug, steroid or marijuana, or any of its derivatives in any form in the last ten (10) years

• Applicant has a conviction or deferred judgment for an alcohol‑related driving offense in the last five (5) years
• Applicant has two (2) or more convictions or deferred judgments for an alcohol‑related driving offense in the last seven (7) years
• Applicant has had a conviction or deferred judgment for hit and run, or failure to remain at the scene of an accident in the last five (5) years

Commerce City is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is subject to close without notice. Applications are reviewed daily.

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