Police Officer - Patrol (Lateral / POST Certified)

**Now accepting applications for P.O.S.T. Certified applicants and those who are currently enrolled in a law enforcement academy in Colorado.**

Lateral Officers - The Broomfield Police Department will pay year for year for your experience.

BROOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Are you dedicated to making a difference in your community? 

Are you passionate about law enforcement? 

The City and County of Broomfield is seeking applicants for full-time Police Officer positions assigned to Patrol.

Ready to Protect

Proud to Serve

Our Department Values:

Service

Compassion

Respect 

Integrity

Pride

Professionalism

Trust

Our selection process includes the following: 

Application review, phone screen, interview, agility course, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer, integrity interview, psychological suitability evaluation, background investigation, post offer psychological evaluation and medical/drug screen. 

Have questions about a career in law enforcement or our process?

Contact one of our Background Investigators: 983-888-6635

Salary & Hiring Range: $39.30 - $54.64/hour | $81,744 - $113,651.20 annually

Work is scheduled on a rotating shift basis (Days, Swings, Graveyards) Sunday through Saturday including holidays and mandatory overtime.

Please visit:

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/broomfield/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=777227&headerfooter=0 

for a full job description.

Training & Experience - High school graduate or GED equivalent (college credit is preferred).

Necessary Special Requirements - Must possess current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification by date of hire or currently enrolled in a law enforcement academy. Out of state applicants must provide proof of current peace officer certification, and must obtain a Colorado POST provisional certification by date of hire. Candidates must successfully challenge the Colorado POST certification within 6 months of hire

Cannot have been convicted of a felony or a disqualifying misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; possess and maintain valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment; must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to obtain valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certifications. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer tests in addition to the interview(s): polygraph or CVSA, physical agility obstacle course, background examination, driving records check, medical examination, psychological examination, drug screening and fingerprint check through CBI/FBI. Ability to meet Department's physical standards.

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee is required to wear body armor while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Work involves a significant amount of time spent in a patrol vehicle and a high degree of exposure to hazards and danger (from traffic hazards to the danger inherent in working with career criminals and emotionally unstable persons). Working conditions can be highly stressful. This position also involves shift work including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands category is classified as Very Heavy (Exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All communication via your application will come from info@governmentjobs.com. 

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Broomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.