Police Officer Recruit

Salary: $30.00/hr.

Position Summary:
The primary expectation of an incumbent assigned to this position is to attend and successfully complete the assigned, departmentally approved police academy. May perform various non-sworn police related functions within the department while waiting for academy commencement. Each officer will be held to a high standard of performance within this assignment.

Essential Functions:

• As an entry level Police Recruit with the Frederick Police Department, we will pay to have you attend a State of Colorado certified Police Recruit academy.
• The academy’s training covers a wide range of topics and skills necessary to become a successful law enforcement officer which include learning: the law and criminal procedures; communication and de-escalation skills; patrol tactics and crime scene investigation skills; community policing and problem solving; traffic investigations and use of force tactics as well as skills such as firearms, arrest control and driving. Upon successful completion of the police academy Colorado POST Certification recruits will be promoted to the rank of Police Officer.
• As a Police Officer you will handle incidents involving crime, traffic and quality of life issues helping to make Frederick a safe community in which to live, work and thrive.

Requirements:

• Twenty-one years of age or older, eligible to work in the U.S.
• High school graduate or possess a G.E.D. certificate.
• Ability to obtain Colorado Peace Officer Certification.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment. Must have no felony convictions, and no history of domestic violence.
• Must have a history of personal and professional honesty, integrity, and good judgment. Preference will be given to applicants who have no history of use, sale, or possession of illegal substances. All applicants who reach the final stages of the selection process will be required to submit to and successfully pass a drug screen, thorough criminal and personal background check, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and a physical examination and agility test.
• Must be able to successfully qualify to possess a firearm in accordance with Federal and/or State regulations.
• Must be available to work various shifts when necessary, including overnights, swing shifts, weekends, holidays, etc.
• No felony convictions or conviction involving moral turpitude.
• No illegal drug usage or related activities within the previous 5 years.
• No use of marijuana within the last year.
• No arrest for DUI, DWAI, or DUID within the last 5 years.