Police Patrol Officer

Job Description The City of Pueblo is seeking dedicated and hardworking candidates to be Police Patrol Officers! As a police patrol officer, your duties will involve police patrol, criminal investigations, enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community involvement duties. This full‑time position offers a fast‑paced work environment and an annual salary range of $79,227.60 – $96,647.04. Responsibilities Police patrol, criminal investigations, enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community involvement duties. Qualifications Be a U.S. citizen at time of application Be at least 21 years of age by date of the written exam Possess a high school diploma or GED at time of application A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license Not have been convicted of the following: A felony crime A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence A misdemeanor crime that would affect ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board ( A DUI or DWAI within the last five (5) years Candidates with prior military service in the armed forces must provide, as an attachment to their application, their DD-214 which must reflect Character of Service as Honorable or Uncharacterized discharge A Colorado POST Certification and higher education is highly desirable Disqualifications Tattoos and other markings Any tattoos, or other markings on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck (above the collarbone), or hands (wrist to fingertips) Permanent cosmetic make-up on the face or permanent commitment band(s) on the finger(s) are exempt from this policy Current Police Department employees hired prior to July 1, 2025, will be exempt from this disqualification Drug usage Any use of marijuana within one (1) year prior to the date of application Any use of any illegal drugs (i.e. heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, steroids, or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within five (5) years prior to the date of application Application Requirements Candidates must be willing to submit to a comprehensive background check to include a Truth Verification Analysis. Candidates must also pass a post conditional offer drug screen, psychological evaluation, and medical examination. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Apply online at Compensation $79,227.60 – $96,647.04 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr