Police Officer In Training

Position Overview The Police Officer Trainee position is for non-POST certified applicants. Applicants selected for this position will attend the Law Enforcement Academy full-time; the Summer Academy begins August 2026. Englewood Police Officers strive to provide a safe, secure environment for the community by minimizing the impact of crime, disaster, disorder, and hazardous conditions through enforcement activities, information dissemination, public education, and quality services. The police officer may work within a variety of job assignments including patrol officer, investigator, traffic officer, or support services officer. Hourly Pay Rates Salary will begin at the Academy Trainee level during the police academy, and all police academy costs are paid by the police department. Upon completion of the academy the trainee will move to Police Officer 5th Class rate. You will then move to the First-Class rate within five years of service. Police Officer 2026 annual salary and step increases: Police Academy Trainee $36,170.30 Probationary Police Officer 5th class $39,303.30 Police Officer 4th class $41,872.30 Police Officer 3rd class $45,980.00 Police Officer 2nd class $50,596.60 Police Officer 1st class $55,631.90 Duties and Responsibilities Patrol assigned areas within the city to deter illegal activities and protect and preserve the safety and security of individuals, buildings and neighborhoods. Maintains a high level of customer service and responds rapidly to changing conditions. Responds to calls for service. Investigates citizen complaints including crime in progress, crimes discovered after the fact, disturbances, domestic disputes, accidents and requests for information or assistance. Performs preliminary investigations and interviews at crime scenes, traffic accidents, domestic disputes, and disturbances. Assesses customer and community needs, wants and perceptions. Collects and preserves physical evidence, recovered property, and diagrams. Photographs scenes and obtains other information from suspects and witnesses necessary to document specific crimes and incidents. Builds and uses a variety of conflict management skills for different situations and contexts. Performs traffic enforcement activities to observe and apprehend violators of ordinances and statutes. Prepares citations and summons necessary to charge individuals with violations of ordinances, statutes, and laws including petty, misdemeanor, and felonious offenses. Makes arrests and takes suspects into custody, which includes searching, booking, and transporting of individuals to holding. Provides sworn testimony, in both criminal and civil trials and hearings, that are associated with investigation and charging of individuals with non-criminal and criminal offenses. Prepares a variety of routine and non-routine reports and records necessary for the reporting of daily activities. Develops and promotes high standards of personal commitment to goals. Offers assistance, direction and provides information to citizens and visitors to Englewood. Provides motorist assistance, and performs other community service functions. Performs other duties as assigned and required. Preparation and Training High school graduate or equivalent and 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited university or college of college credit. Minimum of 3 years as a P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement officer serving in a patrol capacity may be substituted in lieu of the college credit requirement. 3 or more years active-duty military service with an Honorable Discharge may be substituted in lieu of the college credit requirement. Colorado P.O.S.T. Certifiable will be sponsored through a P.O.S.T. academy and will pay Police Academy Trainee salary while attending the academy. Valid Colorado driver's license or valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of residing in Colorado. Clear or acceptable MVR. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Physical ability to protect oneself and others in threatening and stressful situations including ability to pursue, subdue, and control resisting individuals. Background check including criminal record check, motor vehicle records check, polygraph and psychological examination and medical evaluation. Extensive training and proficiency in the use of various police weapons. Ability to learn and enforce ordinances, statutes, laws and court decisions relative to enforcement activities. Must be able to work in an environment of emotional and mental stress due to emergency situations. Creative, responsive, flexible and able to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment. Requires extraordinary conflict resolution and strong human relations skills. Application Deadline Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Englewood