Top 30 Police officer Jobs in Centennial Co

Police Officer Recruit (January 2027 Academy)
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE —Wheat Ridge, CO
- $35.34 - $54.01 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Transit Police Officer - Recruit
RTD —Denver, CO
- $35.81 - $55.10 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Referral program
7d
Police Officer Trainee
City of Westminster, CO —Westminster, CO
- $80,745.60 - $119,620.80 a year
- 10 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
1d
Police Officer
City of Sheridan —Englewood, CO
- $73,000 - $109,559 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- CPR Certification
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Law Enforcement Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City —Denver, CO
- $51,000 - $77,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
Deputy Sheriff - Recruit 2027-1
Arapahoe County, CO —Centennial, CO
- $38.36 - $55.10 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Computer literacy
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Inmate Services Technician (Sheriff's Office)
Arapahoe County, CO —Centennial, CO
- $23.73 - $35.61 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Crime Scene Investigator (Sheriff's Office)
Arapahoe County, CO —Centennial, CO
- $33.35 - $50.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
3d
Police Officer
City of Edgewater —Edgewater, CO
- $73,022 - $109,798 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician (Sheriff's Office)
Arapahoe County, CO —Centennial, CO
- $33.35 - $50.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- LMFT
- Current TB test
- Nursing home
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Police Recruit
City of Arvada —Arvada, CO
- $40.46 - $43.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Bachelor of Science
Police Agent (January 2027 Academy) Recruits and Laterals (Police Officer)
City of Lakewood, CO —Lakewood, CO
- $101,108.80 - $123,191.63 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Word processing
- Paid training
LATERAL / POST Certified Police Officer
City of Golden —Golden, CO
- $41.02 - $55.91 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Police Officer Academy Cadet
City of Englewood —Englewood, CO
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Lateral Police Officer
City of Lone Tree —Lone Tree, CO
- $73,881 - $115,015 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- BLS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Police Officer
Commerce City —Commerce City, CO
- $80,549.52 - $121,052.26 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
POST Deputy Sheriff Trainee
Jefferson County Colorado —Golden, CO
- $33.74 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Classification Specialist (Sheriff's Office)
Arapahoe County, CO —Centennial, CO
- $26.58 - $39.88 an hour
- Overtime
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Animal Services Field Supervisor (Sheriff's Office)
Arapahoe County, CO —Centennial, CO
- $33.35 - $50.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Deputy Sheriff (Patrol) - POST LATERAL
Jefferson County Colorado —Golden, CO
- $42.97 - $54.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Police Officer Recruit (January 2027 Academy)

CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE -
Wheat Ridge, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$35.34 - $54.01 an hour

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE: As a new recruit with the Wheat Ridge Police Department, you will receive full sponsorship to attend one of the top police academies in Colorado. This comprehensive training program prepares you for a successful career in law enforcement by covering a broad range of essential topics and practical skills. Training includes instruction in criminal law and procedures, communication and de-escalation techniques, patrol operations, crime scene investigation, community policing, and problem-solving strategies. You will also receive hands-on training in traffic investigations, use of force protocols, firearms handling, arrest control techniques, and emergency vehicle operations.

Wheat Ridge was founded during the 1859 Gold Rush as a rest stop for miners and later named for its golden wheat fields. As unsuccessful miners turned to farming, the area thrived with orchards, vegetable fields, and later, greenhouses, earning the title “Carnation City.” Incorporated in 1969, Wheat Ridge now offers a central location with easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains. It operates as a home-rule city with a council-manager government, where the elected council sets policy, and the manager oversees daily operations and budgeting.

CORE VALUES: The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to excellence and ACTION!:

Accountability: Employees take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and recommendations and are accountable to each other and the community
Change: Adapts to changing organizational needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Teamwork: Employees value teamwork as a collaborative effort, with each person contributing unique skills, knowledge, and training to achieve common goals.
Integrity: Employees uphold the highest ethical standards, recognize the importance of public and customer trust and adhere to the values of the organization.
Opportunity: Employees are empowered to grow professionally, develop best practices, and seek challenges to advance the City.
NOW!: Employees are proactive, timely, and efficient in responding to the needs of the organization and the community – NOW!

RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential responsibility of this position is to attend and successfully complete the Combined Regional Academy. Before the academy begins, the recruit may perform non-sworn police-related duties, participate in training activities, support departmental operations, and maintain compliance with department policies and standards.

HIRING PROCESS:

Application Review
Prescreen Questionnaire
Frontline NTN Law Enforcement Test
Oral Board Interview
Comprehensive Background Investigation (Including criminal, financial, and social media review)
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Evaluation
Chief's Interview
Medical Examination & Drug Screening

Expected duration of process: Approximately 3 to 5 months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Be at least 21 years of age at before the graduation date of the academy.
Have no Felony Convictions
Have a valid driver's license
Citizenship and residency: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED with three consecutive years of demonstrated full-time work experience.

-State of Colorado P.O.S.T. Requirements - Any person having any convictions for first and/or second-degree misdemeanors during the past five years cannot be P.O.S.T. certified. Any person who has any conviction for domestic violence cannot be P.O.S.T. certified.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

Knowledge - Ability to develop working knowledge of Federal, State and local statutes and ordinances; develop working knowledge of proper law enforcement principles, procedures and practices; develop working knowledge of first aid and medical procedures and practices.

Skills - Ability to develop skill in the use of law enforcement vehicles, firearms, related law enforcement equipment, and principles and practices of self-defense.

Abilities - Remain calm in stressful situations; apply logical thinking in determining a proper course of action in a minimum amount of time; make sound decisions and take appropriate action; follow written and verbal instructions; perform a high level of sustained physical activity; communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; interact and deal effectively with people from varying social and cultural backgrounds; exercise compassion and empathy for persons; share information and work cooperatively with others; follow orders; accept advice and constructive criticism in a positive manner; assert self when necessary; maintain composure and perform effectively in stressful situations; exercise restraint and use the minimum amount of force necessary to handle a given situation; adapt to changes in working; apply appropriate safety precautions in hazardous and potentially dangerous situations.

HOURS OF WORK, LOCATION, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Full time, rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. This position will be based at City Hall located at 7500 W. 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, Co 80033. This role is a public-facing role with frequent interactions with the community.

The City of Wheat Ridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, marital status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants upon request to the Human Resources Office.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

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