Police Patrol Officer

City of Pueblo Civil Service•Pueblo, CO

5d•$79,228 - $96,647

About The Position

The City of Pueblo is seeking dedicated and hardworking candidates to be Police Patrol Officers! As a police patrol officer, your duties will involve police patrol, criminal investigations, enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of satisfying community involvement duties! This is a great role that gives you the opportunity to make a positive change in the local community. This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits, a fast-paced work environment, and an annual salary range of $79,227.60 - $96,647.04. Apply now through May 2nd, 2026. Click on Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level or Lateral Transfer) for access to the complete job description and to apply today! Visit www.pueblo.us/jobs to see all City of Pueblo open positions.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen at time of application
Be at least 21 years of age by date of the written exam
Possess a high school diploma or GED at time of application
A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
Not have been convicted of the following: A felony crime A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence A misdemeanor crime that would affect ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board (https://post.colorado.gov/certification/disqualifying-incidents) A DUI or DWAI within the last five (5) years
Candidates with prior military service in the armed forces must provide, as an attachment to their application, their DD-214 which must reflect Character of Service as Honorable or Uncharacterized discharge
Any tattoos, or other markings on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck (above the collarbone), or hands (wrist to fingertips).
Permanent cosmetic make-up on the face or permanent commitment band(s) on the finger(s) are exempt from this policy
Current Police Department employees hired prior to July 1, 2025, will be exempt from this disqualification
Any use of marijuana within one (1) year prior to the date of application
Any use of any illegal drugs (i.e. heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, steroids, or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within five (5) years prior to the date of application
Candidates must be willing to submit to a comprehensive background check to include a Truth Verification Analysis.
Candidates must also pass a post conditional offer drug screen, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.