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This is an Academy Only Process to identify candidates for Police Recruit Step 1
position(s) Only.
Job Announcement
20240227 Police Recruit
CLOSING DATE: August 29, 2024
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Public Safety
Division: Police Services
2024 Starting Pay: Step 1: $6,122 per month (2025 contract negotiated ~14% pay raise pending council approval)
Regular Full-time – SHIFT WORK REQUIRED
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, FPPA Defined Benefit Plan, Term Life
& AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick,
Vacation, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Incentives Include:
Duty Firearm will be provided. Additionally, interest-free loans are available for future
weapons purchases.
All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and
plates, with the exception of footwear, is provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five
years at no cost to the employee. Officers also receive a biannual equipment allowance of $200
($400 yearly)
Spanish/English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50-$200/month is
available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.
This is an Academy Only Process to identify candidates for Police Recruit Step 1
position(s) Only.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES: In a training capacity, protect life and property and manage conflict
through the enforcement of applicable laws and City ordinances; control traffic flow, perform
investigative work, and participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime
prevention, community, problem solving, and enforcement programs; work with the community
to resolve conflicts, problems and mutual concerns; perform a variety of technical and
administrative tasks in support of the Department. Requires completion of a Colorado State
Sanctioned Training Academy training program, or completion of Colorado State POST
equivalency exam, and demonstrated personal skill sets that affirm community values and
mission.
This is an entry-level class in the Police Officer series. This class is distinguished from Police
Officer by participation in a formal training program to become certified as a Police Officer in
the State of Colorado and/or to complete the Longmont Field Training Program.
Police personnel work with community members to analyze crime and other problems and
attend/participate in community meetings to create an environment in which community
members are motivated to assist in the implementation of problem solving strategies. New
police officers will be assigned to the Patrol Services Division which provides around-the-clock
patrols to deter and detect crime, enforce traffic laws, and conduct investigations of crime and
traffic incidents. Officers are assigned to a designated area on one of four overlapping watches
to ensure continuous coverage of the City. Hours and days off will vary depending on shift
assignment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours college-level credit is
required.
• College-level credit requirement may be waived with a signed agreement to complete
sixty (60) semester hours of college-level credit within five (5) years of hire date.
Additional requirements:
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License.
• Meet the minimum qualifications of the Colorado POST Board as defined by CRS 24-31-
303, 24-31-304, and 24-31-305.
• Ability to successfully complete a Colorado POST approved basic training academy,
obtain and maintain Colorado POST Basic Certification, and complete the Longmont
Police Field Training Program within one year.
o Applicants possessing a Colorado POST Basic Certification who do not meet the
minimum qualifications for the Police Officer position will be considered a Police
Recruit.
• Obtain certifications in CPR, Intoxilyzer and a variety of less lethal weaponry and tactics.
• Must be able to satisfy the Employment Authorization Requirements as outlined on the
Colorado POST website
• New employees will be required to sign an employment agreement for reimbursement
of expenses if voluntary resignation occurs within 2 years of hire date.
Selection process includes application review, written exam, physical ability course, oral & integrity interviews, Chief's interview, background investigation including credit history, criminal
history & driver’s history, psychological evaluation, medical exam and drug screen.
APPLICATION PROCESS: CITY APPLICATION (required) must be successfully submitted.
All applications MUST be submitted through our website
no later than 11:59 pm on August 29, 2024.
For information regarding this selection process contact Master Police Officer Ryan Douglas (303-651-8512 /
ryan.douglas@longmontcolorado.gov).
The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City
of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special
assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Shift work,