Police Recruit

City of Arvada•Arvada, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Recruit attends and successfully completes a certified Colorado law enforcement training academy and passes the Colorado P.O.S.T. certification test to obtain Colorado P.O.S.T. certification. The role includes developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the academy, maintaining physical fitness, and completing ride-alongs with police officers. Recruits review department personnel rules and regulations and become familiar with the City of Arvada and the Arvada Police Department. The position may require court testimony and case preparation for traffic, criminal, or civil matters in municipal, state, or federal court. It also frequently involves operating a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to travel to work locations throughout the City. Academy pay is listed as $41.26 for 2027, and starting salary after academy graduation is $44.41 per hour. The hiring process includes testing, a polygraph, a job suitability exam, a medical/drug screen, and an extensive background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, or BBA).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must successfully pass a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and extensive background check.
Ability to learn basic computer programs used at the police department.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and interact positively and cooperatively with personnel at all levels within the City.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Ability to obtain certification in job-related functions such as Intoxilyzer, self-defense and arrest tactics, emergency vehicle operations, and firearms proficiency.
Good health and fitness levels.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete a certified Colorado law enforcement training academy.
Develop knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the academy's training criteria.
Maintain physical fitness.
Pass Colorado P.O.S.T. certification testing.
Complete ride-alongs with police officers during the academy.
Review personnel and department rules and regulations.
Provide court testimony and case preparation for cases requiring the officer's presence or reports, including traffic, criminal, or civil cases in municipal, state, or federal court.
Frequently operate a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to travel to and from work locations throughout the City.
Become familiar with the City of Arvada and the Arvada Police Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.