Police Officer Trainee

The Town of Breckenridge Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Trainee to attend an accredited Police Academy and successfully obtain a Colorado P.O.S.T. certification. At the Academy, Police Officer Trainees acquire necessary information, knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that enable them to successfully perform law enforcement duties. Generally, the KSAs taught at the Academy involve a variety of routine public safety work, including how to perform and administer duties involved in police patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement and control, citizen assistance, and other related law enforcement activities.

Police Officer Trainees carry out routine and special assignments using a community-oriented policing approach which emphasizes and balances partnerships, problem-solving, and law enforcement.

Academy will be held in March 2026.

Upon successful completion of the academy and attainment of P.O.S.T. certification, the Trainee will be eligible for placement in the Police Officer position, at the discretion of the Town and Departmental Leadership. Pursuant to the Academy Agreement executed by the employee and the Town, the individual may be required to reimburse the Town for all academy expenses and sponsorship, if the terms outlined in the agreement are not met.

For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions and duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.

• Annual Town Celebrations and Employee Events
• Breckenridge Recreation Youth Programs - early registration and discount
• Carter Park Rental Discounts
• $2 Car Wash at Public Works
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations
• Bikeshare Breck E-Ride Membership
• Leadership Development & Training Opportunities
• Housing Down Payment Assistance and Rental Deposit Assistance Programs
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement

The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community
, embracing Adaptability
and Innovation
, upholding Integrity
, promoting effective Communication
, and practicing Stewardship
to responsibly manage Town resources.

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
• To qualify for this position, the candidate must successfully pass the following pre-employment screenings:
  • Criminal Background Check - Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
  • Polygraph
  • Psychological Examination
  • Physical Examination
  • Verification of Education
  • Reference Checks

• Valid Colorado Driver's License required at time of appointment.
• Must be able to attend and successfully complete an accredited Police Academy.
• After successful completion of Police Academy, must be able to obtain a Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal communications skills, as well as excellent written and presentation skills.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate reliability and personal and professional honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of a team.

While attending the academy, the Police Officer Trainee will be expected to attend all classes provided by the academy totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Qualified applicants will be required to submit a transcript proving they have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at an accredited college or university prior to advancing in the recruitment process. If selected to proceed in the recruitment process, candidates will be expected to participate in oral interviews. Candidates who are selected to proceed after their interview, will participate in a ride-a-long and integrity interview.

If a candidate is selected to move forward in the recruitment after their ride-a-long and integrity interview, they may be offered a conditional offer of employment based on their successful completion of polygraph testing, psychological exam, medical examination, and a thorough background check. See Recruitment Process for more detailed information.

The Town of Breckenridge has disqualification guidelines for Sworn Officer positions. They generally relate to the following background criteria: integrity, narcotics behavior, driving history, excessive force or violence, financial responsibility and employment history and discipline. These could cause the disqualification of an applicant from the Police Officer Trainee process. See Disqualification Guidelines for Police Officer & CSO Applicants for more detailed information.

The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal…