What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral (ONLY) Police Officer position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
The Denver Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for future Lateral Denver Police Officer positions.
SALARY : Starting at PO2-$84,772.00 to PO1-$105,965.00 depending on experience.
BENEFITS :
- All patrol districts are on ten-hour shifts with three consecutive days off
- Full salary and benefits start day one of the Denver Police Academy
- Longevity pay starts at five years
- The availability to work various off-duty assignments for extra pay
- Vacation starts at 112 hours per year
- 144 hours of sick leave per year
- ASL (Accumulated Sick Leave) - after five years of employment, unused sick time can be built up to a saved bank of 144 hours which can be used as additional vacation time
- Shift Vote is once per year. You vote for your shift and vacation in November and start in January of the next calendar year. The shift and vacation you vote for are yours for the calendar year
- Civil Service testing for promotion rank (Sergeant and Lieutenant)
- Excellent Benefits Package
- Retirement options at the end of your career
Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Click on the link for more information)
Denver Police Protective Association (Our Police Union, click on the link for more information)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Nature of the Work :
General responsibilities include promoting public safety by protecting lives and property, preventing crime, investigating criminal acts and motor vehicle crashes, enforcing criminal and traffic laws, and responding to incidents requiring police intervention or assistance. See further details within Examples of Essential Duties, Physical Requirements, Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics, Working Environment and Conditions, Career Opportunities, and Minimum Qualifications.
A more detailed listing of essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics is provided in Entry and Lateral Police Officer Examination Informational Booklet. Available at : www.denvergov.org / civilservice
Police Officers patrol an assigned sector, precinct, or area, familiarizing themselves with businesses, public facilities, and the community.
See the Commission website at www.denvergov.org / civilservice for additional application and test information, minimum qualification requirements and study guide information.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
SP1018 Police Recruit Lateral 1
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Position Type
Police
Position Salary Range
110,204.00 - $110,204.00
Starting Pay
Agency
Denver Police Department
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Salary : $110,204
