Job: Police Recruit

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POLICE RECRUIT 12-0031, PARTOL DIV, POLICE DEPT. HIRING RANGE: RECRUIT PAY $52,032/YR, LATERAL PAY $57,456-$68,400/YR DOQ. FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS. SHIFT WORK REQUIRED.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Following completion of training, new Police Recruits will be assigned to the Patrol Services Division which provides around-the-clock patrols to deter and detect crime, enforce traffic laws, and conduct investigations of crime and traffic incidents. Hours and days off will vary depending on shift assignment.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. At least 21 years old at time of application.
2. High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 60 semester hrs. college-level credit at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education is required for those with no previous qualifying experience.
3. No felony conviction(s) or conviction(s) involving moral turpitude (see CRS 18-5, 18-6, 18-7, 18-8).
4. Physical ability to perform essential job functions.
5. Possession of a valid driver‚s license and satisfactory driving record.
6. Authorized to work in the United States.

Spanish/English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $25-$100/mo is available for non-probationary employees with bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.

Education requirements may be waived for individuals who have qualifying experience credits as follows:

* Sworn Patrol or Investigative experience OR
* Colorado POST certified full-time paid civilian corrections officer experience in a County Jail, Federal Prison or State Prison
* Experience credits are given only for full years of experience and only for individuals not out of the policing or corrections profession longer than 12 months as of the date of application.
* 2 yrs experience credit = 30 hours college credit; 3 yrs experience credit = 45 hours college credit; 4 yrs experience credit = 60 hours college credit. Time served in military assignments is not eligible for experience credit. The Department reserves the right to change education requirement waivers for subsequent recruitments.

Selection process includes application review, written exam, physical ability assessment, oral & integrity interviews, background investigation including credit history, psychological & polygraph tests, medical exam and drug screen. New employees will be required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of expenses if voluntary resignation occurs within 2 years of hire date. There is no residency requirement.