JOB
This job posting is for an academy to be held in March 2027; however, we reserve the right the right to change the dates if operationally necessary. The current hourly rate is $42.95. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy and obtaining the required POST certification, you will be sworn in as a Colorado Springs Police Officer.A police officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department will patrol assigned sectors and respond to calls for service in order to keep the peace, provide assistance, resolve conflict and maintain positive visibility. An officer also enforces federal, state and local laws and ordinances, as well as deters criminal activity and makes arrests when necessary. A police officer also works in partnership with the community to identify and resolve community concerns, and educates and communicates laws to the public concerning traffic and criminal activity. Investigates and reports all criminal or suspicious activity through Department forms and documents. Renders aid to injured.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Patrols assigned sector in marked police vehicle.Responds to calls from citizens.Provides assistance to community members by solving problems and resolving conflict.Locates and arrests suspects of crimes.Issues traffic and criminal summons when necessary. Intervenes in disturbances, fights, and altercations.Pursues fleeing suspects on foot or in vehicle.Climbs, crawls, jumps, and/or runs to pursue suspects and protect life.Pushes/pulls, lifts and/or carries persons and/or suspects who may be injured or unconscious.Makes forceful arrests.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
In order to be successful as a police recruit with the Colorado Springs Police Department, candidates should be able to: Work under pressure and/or stressFollow directionsOrganize and planReact effectively during non-routine situationsAdapt to changing environmentsEffectively identify and resolve conflictsEstablish and maintain cooperative and constructive relationshipsIdentify with the customer and actively engage in customer serviceCommunicate in writing and orallyRemember instructions detailsUse impartiality and objectivityUse diplomacy and tactfulnessNOTE: Do not complete the application and supplemental questions on a mobile device, or in a Safari browser.
