Police Cadet (81485)

TOWN OF ERIE•Erie, CO

1d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Erie Police Department has an amazing opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement and join a quickly growing department and community as a Police Cadet. We are the best department in the state and among the top ten safest communities in Colorado! To be an Erie police officer is to be an exceptional and courageous person who interacts frequently with the public and with the highest integrity. Our customer service is above reproach; we are professional, compassionate, progressive, and community-oriented, dedicated to the best practices, federal and state laws, and town ordinances. We are looking for NON-P.O.S.T. Certified candidates to send to a P.O.S.T. accredited Law Enforcement Academy in Colorado. The academy will begin in August 2026 and runs approximately 18-22 weeks. The Town of Erie will pay the cost of the academy for each cadet selected, and cadets will be paid an hourly wage while attending the academy! Police Cadets must successfully graduate from the Academy and attain the Colorado P.O.S.T. certification. Upon graduation, the Cadet will transition to the position of Police Officer for the Erie Police Department. As a new officer, the officer will attend a four-week, in-house mini academy followed by a 14-week Field Training and Evaluation program.

Requirements

Candidates for the Police Cadet position 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

Responsibilities

Respond to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations. May provide emergency medical assistance, control traffic, and otherwise ensure attention is given to public safety.
Detect and prevent criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents, including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens.
Investigate crime scenes or accidents and assist other officers. Protect evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations.
Enforce traffic laws, vehicle codes, and promote traffic safety. Notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and advises or makes arrests as appropriate. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.
Prepares a variety of daily reports and logs.
Provides a variety of related police services, including transport of prisoners, assistance to motorists, and mediation of family disturbances.
May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and work closely with District Attorneys regarding cases.
Conduct a variety of community-oriented policing activities to include participating in Erie’s Community Police Academy, business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, etc.
Prepare and provide testimony in court and works 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.

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.(Employee must have been employed by the Town for at least 12 consecutive months on the day the leave will commence)
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
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!