Police Recruit

Police Recruit

This job posting is for an academy scheduled to start in March 2027; however, we reserve the right to change the dates if operationally necessary. The current Recruit hourly rate is $31.87. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy and obtaining the required POST certification, you will be promoted to the rank of Police Officer.

A police officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department will patrol assigned sectors and respond to calls for service in order to keep the peace, provide assistance, resolve conflict and maintain positive visibility. An officer also enforces federal, state and local laws and ordinances, as well as deters criminal activity and makes arrests when necessary. A police officer also works in partnership with the community to identify and resolve community concerns, and educates and communicates laws to the public concerning traffic and criminal activity. Investigates and reports all criminal or suspicious activity through Department forms and documents. Renders aid to injured persons.

In order to be successful as a police recruit with the Colorado Springs Police Department, candidates should be able to:

• Work under pressure and/or stress
• Follow directions
• Organize and plan
• React effectively during non-routine situations
• Adapt to changing environments
• Effectively identify problems and resolve conflicts
• Establish and maintain cooperative and constructive relationships
• Identify with the customer and actively engage in customer service
• Communicate in writing and orally
• Remember instructions details
• Use impartiality and objectivity
• Use diplomacy and tactfulness

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