Police Officer

General Purpose 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. Salary & Compensation Commerce City will match pay with experience (excludes corrections, jail, or military police). Hiring Bonus: $7,500 Step A: $80,549.52 Step B: $89,361.83 Step C: $98,174.14 Step D: $106,986.45 Step E: $115,798.76 Benefits We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package including 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. Paid Time‑off: Holidays: 11 paid holidays each year. Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. General Leave: Prorated based on start date. Can be used for vacation, sick time, personal needs, caregiving, school activities, holidays not observed by the City, and other approved reasons. Other Paid Time Off: Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave. Additional Benefits: Provided Equipment: Uniforms, leather gear, boots, gloves, and gear bags. Officers purchase their own firearms; City provides a weapon for up to one year if the officer does not purchase their own. Weapon Reimbursement Program: Interest‑free loan to assist officers in purchasing required weapons and related items. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling available. Tuition Reimbursement: Program to reimburse qualified educational expenses. Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: Interest‑free loan for computer hardware/software after 6‑month intro period. Recreation Center Membership: $5.00 per person per year. Golf Course Green Fees: $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes, plus discounts on merchandise. Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Prior law enforcement or military experience. Spanish language fluency. Bilingual language skills, or American Sign Language skills. Postsecondary education, excluding law enforcement academy. Minimum Disqualifications 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, in the last twelve (12) months. Applicant's driver's license has been revoked or suspended in 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commerce City