Police Recruit

Longmont, CO
Longmont Department of Public Safety Police Department

Salary: $87,312/annually, $41.97/hour

Essential Functions:

  • In a training capacity, protect life and property and manage conflict through the enforcement of applicable laws and City ordinances; control traffic flow, perform investigative work, and participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention, community, problem solving, and enforcement programs; work with the community to resolve conflicts, problems and mutual concerns; perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Requires completion of a Colorado State Sanctioned Training Academy training program, or completion of Colorado State POST equivalency exam, and demonstrated personal skill sets that affirm community values and mission.

Requirements:

  • College-level credit requirement may be waived with a signed agreement to complete sixty (60) semester hours of college-level credit within five (5) years of hire date.
  • High school diploma or GED and a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours college-level credit is required.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
  • Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License.
  • Meet the minimum qualifications of the Colorado POST Board as defined by CRS 24-31- 303, 24-31-304, and 24-31-305.
  • Ability to successfully complete a Colorado POST approved basic training academy, obtain and maintain Colorado POST Basic Certification, and complete the Longmont Police Field Training Program within one year.
  • Applicants possessing a Colorado POST Basic Certification who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Lateral Police Officer position will be considered a Police Recruit.
  • Obtain certifications in CPR, Intoxilyzer and a variety of less lethal weaponry and tactics.
  • Must be able to satisfy the Employment Authorization Requirements as outlined on the Colorado POST website https://post.colorado.gov/certification/non-united-statescitizens-eligibility
  • New employees will be required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement of expenses if voluntary resignation occurs within 2 years of hire date.

https://mss.longmontcolorado.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=20250277&sreq=1&form=CPL2&desc=POLICE%20RECRUIT