Police Officer

Description This job posting is for an academy to be held in March 2027; however, we reserve the right to change the dates if operationally necessary. The current hourly rate is $42.95. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy and obtaining the required POST certification, you will be sworn in as a Colorado Springs Police Officer. An officer will patrol assigned sectors and respond to calls for service, enforce federal, state, and local laws, deter criminal activity, make arrests when necessary, partner with the community, provide education and communication about traffic and criminal laws, investigate and report all criminal or suspicious activity, and render aid to the injured. Job Summary Patrols assigned sector in marked police vehicle. Responds to calls from citizens. Provides assistance to community members by solving problems and resolving conflict. Locates and arrests suspects of crimes. Issues traffic and criminal summons when necessary. Intervenes in disturbances, fights, and altercations. Pursues fleeing suspects on foot or in vehicle. Climbs, crawls, jumps, and/or runs to pursue suspects and protect life. Pushes/pulls, lifts and/or carries persons and/or suspects who may be injured or unconscious. Makes forceful arrests. Minimum Qualifications You must be currently certified as a Level I Peace Officer in Colorado as defined by CRS Section 16-2.5-101, or similarly qualified as a Police Officer in another state or federal jurisdiction. Applicants that are serving or have served as military or security police in the Armed Forces do not meet this definition; therefore, they must apply as a Police Recruit. You must have at least three years of paid full time police officer experience as a patrol officer within the last five years by the academy start date. The Department may waive the requirement to have served as a patrol officer in certain circumstances. Experienced officers that have served three years as a patrol officer, but have subsequently been appointed or promoted to Detective or promoted to a supervisory position, could also satisfy the requirement. You must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire (November academy start date). You must have a high school diploma or GED. You must not have been convicted of a felony. You must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. You must meet all requirements necessary to certify with the Colorado POST Board including: You must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime that would affect your ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. You must be able to lawfully possess a firearm. If hired, you will be required to furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Status that includes eligibility to lawfully own and carry a firearm and ammunition. While we understand there have been recent changes in state law that permit some persons not lawfully in the United States to become Colorado POST certified, federal law remains as a prohibition to this. You must not have been released or discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions. You must pass the Physical Readiness Test, maintain good physical condition, and meet the medical standards as established by the City of Colorado Springs Police Department. You must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Candidates must have a native level proficiency in the English language. By date of hire, candidates that have been selected for employment must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license. Failure to successfully meet all Testing and Performance Standards of the CSPD Police Academy shall constitute a failure to meet the minimum qualification of a hired lateral officer. This includes but is not limited to maintaining the required academic average on exams, and passing the required number of academic and skills tests. Recruits must be able to be directly exposed to an aerosol and/or gel irritant projector, a conducted energy device and riot control agents during the academy in preparation for a real-world encounter. Supplemental Information 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr