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 develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities specified by academy training criteria, maintains physical fitness, and completes ride-alongs with police officers during the academy. Academy pay is $41.26 per hour for 2027. Starting pay after academy graduation is $44.41 per hour; placement is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity. The position also requires learning department rules and regulations, preparing cases and providing court testimony when required, and frequently driving a personal or City-owned vehicle to work locations throughout the City. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a bachelor’s degree, hold a valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and successfully complete the stated screening process. The hiring process includes testing, a polygraph, a job suitability exam, a medical/drug screen, and an extensive background check. The recruit must maintain good health and fitness and be able to obtain certifications in job-related functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, or BBA).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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 of the City.
Good health and fitness levels.
Successfully pass a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and extensive background check.
Ability to obtain certification in job-related functions, including Intoxilyzer, self-defense and arrest tactics, emergency vehicle operations, and firearms proficiency.
Successfully complete the academy and pass Colorado P.O.S.T. certification testing.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete a certified Colorado law enforcement training academy.
Develop knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the academy 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.
Prepare cases and provide court testimony for traffic, criminal, or civil cases when required 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.
Familiarize themselves with the City of Arvada and the Arvada Police Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.