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.

Pay & Incentives

Commerce City will match pay with experience (excludes corrections, jail, or military police)

Hiring Bonus: $7,500

Step A: $82,326.92

Step B: $92,008.24

Step C: $101,689.55

Step D: $111,370.87

Step E: $121,052.18

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package : health and wellness benefits, a 10% retirement contribution match and a 50% match up to 4% 457 Deferred Compensation match, PTO, and ongoing training and development opportunities. Join us in making a difference and creating a safer, more inclusive community for all.

Duty Assignment Locations

The primary work location may vary and is subject to change based on the departmental needs and operational requirements.

Paid Time-off Benefits

• Holidays: There are 11 paid holidays each year.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.
• General Leave: Employees receive a General Leave bank when they’re hired, prorated based on their start date. General leave can be used for vacation, sick time, personal needs, caregiving, school activities, holidays not observed by the City, and other approved reasons in line with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other Paid Time Off: Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available to employees.

Additional Benefits

• Provided Equipment: The City provides equipment, including uniforms, leather gear, boots, gloves, and gear bags. Recognizing that weapon preference is highly personal, officers will purchase their own firearms that meet department specifications and standards. In the event the officer does not purchase their own weapon, the City will provide a weapon for up to one year. The City also provides a “Welcome Package”.
• Weapon Reimbursement Program: This City provides an interest-free loan to assist officers in purchasing the necessary weapons and weapon-related items, to include a home safe.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license
• Earned a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (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.

Other Requirements and Conditions

• This position requires shift work that will likely include working days, nights, weekends and holidays, and working 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts. Are you able to accommodate this type work schedule?
• This position of Police Officer requires you carry a firearm and be prepared to deploy it when necessary, to include the application of lethal force. Are you willing and able to meet this expectation?
• Have you been convicted of any misdemeanor crimes? If yes, provide details.
• Have you been convicted of a felony? If yes, list the offense(s) and date(s) of the crime(s).
• Have you ever received a Court Martial 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?
• Have you ever resigned from a law enforcement position in lieu of termination?
• Within the last 12 months, have you submitted an application for a Commerce City Police Officer or Cadet position AND been invited to participate in the hiring process?
• In the last 12 months, have you used any Tetrahydrocannabinol (aka "THC") based products, including but not limited to recreational marijuana, from the date of application?
• In the last three years, have you used any illegal controlled substances other than marijuana, including non-prescribed medications, narcotics, steroids, or other controlled substances, whether organic or synthetic, from the date of application?
• In the last ten (10) years, have you distributed, sold, cultivated, or manufactured any illegal controlled substances, including prescribed drugs, narcotics, steroids, marijuana, marijuana edibles, or other controlled drugs, whether organic or synthetic, as of the date of application?
• Are you able to accommodate shift work reporting scheduling requirements of 8, 10, 12 hour shifts as the described shift schedule is expected over the course of the term?