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Police Cadet

City of Louisville, CO -
Louisville, CO

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Full-time
$74,568.00 - $78,291.20 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Physical conditioning

Full Job Description

Overview

The Louisville Police Department is now recruiting Police Cadets! The Louisville Police Department will send successful candidates to Police Academy in early 2027!

This is a great opportunity to become part of a city recognized as one of the Best Places to Live by Money Magazine for several years. Many things contribute to this exemplary quality of life and positive economic condition, including open space with over 32 miles of trails, dozens of great eateries, great schools and wonderful neighborhoods.

Quality of Professional Life
Every community has law enforcement services, but not every community loves their police the way the citizens in Louisville do. It’s no secret that Louisville is consistently rated as one of the top places in the country to live, but many don’t know it is also one of the top places to be a police officer. As a Louisville police cadet (and police officer), you will experience a quality of professional life you will not find anywhere else.

Pace of policing matters. If you want to go from call to call with no lunch break, no training, and mandatory overtime, Louisville is not the place for you. Our officers work hard, but the workload is very manageable. Our officers have the ability to make a positive difference in peoples’ lives and contribute to our excellent quality of life because they have the ability to invest time in their investigations. Louisville officers often work cases from beginning to end, and develop lasting relationships with our community members by investigating beyond the obvious and providing thorough public safety service. By doing so, our officers gain experience and professional growth seldom found in law enforcement today.

The Police Cadet is a great opportunity for someone wanting to pursue a career in law enforcement. We are looking for non-POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) candidates.

We will send you to a POST Academy at a date to be determined in early 2027. We utilize a number of police academies, including Arapahoe Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Front Range Community College and Aims Community College for our Police Cadets.

The academy is a full time, 5-6 days per week commitment during the 4-6-month training program. Cadets should not plan to take any time off during the academy.

As a Louisville Police Cadet, your tuition for the academy is paid for by the City of Louisville and you will receive an annual salary of $74,568.00 and a full benefit package while attending the academy. Upon successful completion of the academy, you will move into the Police Cadet FTO program at the City of Louisville. Your annual salary will increase to $78,291.20 as a Step 2 Cadet in FTO training. Once you have successfully completed the Police Cadet FTO program, your annual salary will increase to the Police Officer Step 1, which is paid an annual salary of $82,846.40.

Once you successfully graduate from the police academy and complete the FTO program, you will work under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant or Police Corporal, perform a wide variety of police and law enforcement duties, and respond to all situations which require a public safety presence. Police Officers are expected to protect life and property, maintain public order, conduct investigations, handle traffic enforcement and code enforcement, apprehend and arrest offenders, conduct civil processes, cultivate and foster a professional working relationship with schools, business and community groups and other law enforcement agencies to foster good citizen/police relationships and pro-actively reduce crime. Police Officers must be capable of using physical force, including deadly physical force, to protect citizens and apprehend criminal suspects; provide medical services, help the mentally ill, conduct searches and make public presentations. Police Officers are held to the highest ethical code of conduct while both on-duty and off-duty. The Police Cadet and Police Officer positions involve an especially thorough preemployment background investigation screening and testing process.

The City of Louisville offers the following benefits for Police Cadets and Police Officers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Tuition Assistance
Learning & Development Opportunities
Recreation Center Pass
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
Paid time off including vacation, sick and 12 holidays

Please view our brochure.

All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from[email protected]or the recruiter. Please check your email messages frequently. Please also check your junk or spam email box during the application process, to ensure no important information is missed.

Examples of Duties

Respond to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations; direct activities on site unless relieved by a supervisor; may provide emergency medical assistance, traffic control, and otherwise ensure attention is given to general public safety.
Detect and prevent criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating a good rapport with citizens.
Investigates crime scenes and traffic crashes and assists other officers. Identifies, collects, and preserves evidence and interviews witnesses, and suspects.
Enforces traffic laws and vehicle codes and promotes pedestrian safety.
Prepares a variety of handwritten and keyboarded reports related to crimes, accidents, and other duties. Maintains logs, completes forms and prepares reports as requested.
Provides a variety of related police services including transporting prisoners, providing assistance to motorists, resolving domestic disturbances, public speaking before civic and non-civic groups, and testifies in court.
Makes physical arrests that may or may not necessitate the use of force.
Operates specialized and non-specialized police equipment including a police car, firearms, handcuffs, leg cuffs, radios, and other related equipment. Uniformed officers are required to wear a ballistic vest.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regular and predictable attendance required.
Other duties as assigned

General Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be 21 years of age by academy graduation
High School degree required
Possess a valid Colorado Driver License
Must have correctable vision to 20/40
Prefer completion of 60 accredited college credit hours or Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Business Administration, Management of Public Administration, or a related field OR a minimum of 2 years of active duty military experience
Accredited BA/BS degree in the aforementioned areas of study is preferred
An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Qualifications for Police Cadet at the Academy:

Knowledge of computer systems (MS Office Suite)
Must have the ability to maintain good study habits and complete required academy coursework
Ability to Multitask
No disqualifying criminal convictions as defined by Colorado P.O.S.T.
Ability to be assertive and self-motivated
Ability to attend all scheduled academy training sessions throughout the week, vacation time is not authorized during the academy
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
Ability to maintain levels of confidentiality
Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups/individuals
Ability to meet the academy’s physical fitness standards
Upon successful completion of academy training, Cadets will take the Colorado P.O.S.T. test and upon successfully passing the test, receive Conditional Peace Officer Authority from Colorado P.O.S.T.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrates ability to think clearly and act wisely in stressful and non-stressful situations
Upon certification, possess the knowledge of police principles and practices
Knowledge of emergency medical and first aid practices
Knowledge of laws, applicable ordinances and court decisions
Knowledge of police related equipment
Skill in identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence
Skill in operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations
Maintains police weapons proficiency level pursuant to Department standards and qualification requirements
Skilled in communication
Skill in the use of a personal computer and applications programs
Ability to work effectively with the news media, the community, and other agencies and organizations
Ability to analyze data and make decisions
Ability to initiate and maintain productive communications and cooperation
Ability to plan and coordinate activities
Ability to act effectively in crisis situations
Ability to analyze and investigate crime related situations
Ability to prepare keyboarded and handwritten reports
Ability to make oral presentations
Ability to physically pursue, capture, and detain suspects
Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, and shifts

LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE:

A valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record for the last 3 years is required.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

The Police Officer position involves an especially thorough pre-employment screening and testing process. Post-offer includes drug test, comprehensive background investigation, polygraph exam, psychological tests, medical physical tests, and interviews.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

This position requires frequent and sustained physical exertion. Duties include walking, standing, running, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects and individuals weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance.

The position requires the ability to respond to physical confrontation, pursue suspects on foot, operate a motor vehicle for extended periods, and work in all weather conditions. Vision, hearing, communicating, and physical agility sufficient to perform essential job functions safely and effectively are required.

Must be able to engage in physical restraint, defensive tactics, and arrest procedures, including grappling, controlling resistant individuals, and applying restraints. Must be able to wear and operate with required duty gear and body armor weighing approximately 20–30 pounds for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a variety of settings including patrol vehicles, offices, residences, businesses, and outdoor environments. The work environment is often unpredictable and may involve exposure to hazardous, stressful, or potentially dangerous situations.

Duties may require working in all weather conditions, at all hours of the day or night, including weekends and holidays. The position may involve exposure to noise, traffic hazards, communicable diseases, individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and the potential for physical confrontation.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION: 7720

FLSA STATUS: 7K Exempt

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the city's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.

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