Police Officer Trainee Academy

Police Officer Trainee (Recruit) – Paid Academy | $87,312 Starting | Longmont, CO

The Longmont Police Department is hiring Police Officer Trainees (Recruits)—no prior law enforcement experience required. Earn $87,312 annually while attending a fully paid police academy and begin a career in public safety with full benefits and long‑term advancement opportunities.

Starting Salary: $87,312 annually ($41.97
/hour)

Full-time (shift work required)

• Step 2: $45.08 / $93,768
• Step 3: $48.04 / $99,924
• Step 4: $51.00 / $106,092
• Step 5: $53.97 / $112,260
• Step 6: $56.98 / $118,536

• City-sponsored police academy—tuition fully covered
• Earn full salary while training
• Obtain Colorado POST certification

• Duty firearm provided
• Full uniform and gear issued (including ballistic armor)
• $400 annual equipment allowance
• Interest‑free loans available for additional equipment

• Clear path to sworn Police Officer after academy and field training
• Opportunities for specialized assignments later in your career

• $50–$200/month additional pay for Spanish/English skills

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FPPA defined benefit pension plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 40 hours of vacation upon hire
• Tuition assistance
• Take Home Car program after successful completion of Field Training (within 25 miles of any city limit)
• Life insurance and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Attend and successfully complete a Colorado POST‑approved police academy
• Learn law enforcement procedures, report writing, and emergency response
• Assist with patrol operations and community engagement
• Support crime prevention and public safety initiatives
• Transition into field training to become a sworn Police Officer

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 60 college credits
  • Waiver available with agreement to complete within 5 years
• Must be at least 21 years old by hire date
• Valid Colorado driver’s license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical exam

• Written exam
• Physical abilities test
• Assessment center
• Oral and integrity interviews
• Background investigation (including credit, criminal and driving history)
• Psychological evaluation, medical exam, and drug screening

To apply, submit your application via the City of Longmont's website gmontcolorado.gov/jobs.

Contact
: 303‑651‑8539 | (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

REQUIRED:

You MUST apply via the City of Longmont's website to be considered.

The City of Longmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.