Police Cadet (86498)

Town of Erie • Erie, CO

4d • $35 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Erie Police Department is seeking individuals who aspire to a career in law enforcement to join their growing department and community as a Police Cadet. This role is for candidates who are NOT P.O.S.T. Certified and will be sent to a P.O.S.T. accredited Law Enforcement Academy in Colorado. The academy begins in January 2027 and lasts approximately 18-22 weeks. Upon successful graduation and attainment of Colorado P.O.S.T. certification, the Cadet will transition to a Police Officer position. This transition includes a four-week in-house mini academy and a 14-week Field Training and Evaluation program. The Town of Erie covers the academy costs and pays cadets an hourly wage during their academy attendance.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age by P.O.S.T. certification and the attainment of the Basic Peace Officer Certification through Colorado P.O.S.T.
• Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Must be a High School graduate or have the G.E.D. equivalent
• Candidates must successfully graduate from the Academy and attain the Colorado P.O.S.T. certification.
• Must pass Recruiter Phone Screen.
• Must pass Law Enforcement Exam.
• Must pass Physical Agility Testing.
• Must pass Oral Board Interview.
• Must pass Conditional Job Offer.
• Must pass Personal History Statement (PHS) and Release of Information Agreement.
• Must pass Background Investigation.
• Must pass Polygraph.
• Must pass Interview with the Chief of Police.
• Must pass Medical Exam.
• Must pass Psychological Exam.

Nice To Haves

• NON-P.O.S.T. Certified candidates

Responsibilities

• Respond to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations.
• Provide emergency medical assistance, control traffic, and ensure public safety.
• Detect and prevent criminal activities through surveillance of assigned areas.
• Investigate crime scenes or accidents and assist other officers.
• Protect evidence, take testimony from witnesses, and assist detectives.
• Enforce traffic laws and vehicle codes, and promote traffic safety.
• Direct traffic, report unsafe road conditions, and promote vehicular and pedestrian safety.
• Prepare a variety of daily reports and logs.
• Provide a variety of related police services, including prisoner transport, motorist assistance, and mediation of family disturbances.
• Conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and work closely with District Attorneys.
• Conduct community-oriented policing activities, including participating in Erie’s Community Police Academy, engaging with businesses and the community, working with community groups, and conducting welfare checks.
• Prepare and provide testimony in court and work with prosecution attorneys.
• Provide code enforcement and animal control activities as needed.
• Issue appropriate citations and take immediate actions to mitigate problems and disputes.
• At advanced levels, may be assigned as a Field Training Officer.
• Special Assignments Include: School Resource Officer (SRO), K-9 Officer, Traffic Detective.
• Collateral Duties Include: Field Training Officer (FTO), Drone Officer, Bike Patrol, SWAT, Honor Guard, LGBTQ+ Liaison, Peer Support.

Benefits

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement defined benefit plan (FPPA) with employee and employer contributions for Police Certified employees specifically
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases
• Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program
• Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year (pro-rated if hired after the 1st of the year)
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child.
• Option to “sell back” PTO after two (2) years of continuous employment
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED