Police Officer (POST Certified)  Salary $81,744.00

• $113,651.

20 Annually Location Broomfield Police Department, CO Job Type FT Non-Exempt Job Number 2025-00016 Department Police Division Patrol Opening Date 01/29/2025 Closing Date 3/2/2025 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS

Description CCOB Mission Statement:

"Working in partnership with the community, the City and County of Broomfield provides excellent services in an efficient, respectful and courteous manner to enhance and protect the environment and quality of life of Broomfield residents.

Broomfield PD's Core Values:

Service, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Pride, Professionalism, and Trust Salary Range:

$39.30

• 54.64/hour 5 year step plan $81,744.00
• $113,651.20 / year
• Lateral Applicants
• The Broomfield Police Department will pay year-for-year for your experience.

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool) 11 10-hour days paid vacation + 8 10-hour sick days per year + 12 paid holidays Unused sick leave each year, rolls over to vacation leave hour-for-hour Excellent Medical, dental, & vision insurance FPPA Retirement Benefits (Download PDF reader) Wellness discount on insurance premiums automatically during your first year of employment! Are you interested in beginning a dynamic career as a Police Officer? The Broomfield Police Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officer (Patrol) who want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive community! As a Patrol Officer with the Broomfield Police Department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community while living our core values: Service, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Pride, Professionalism, and Trust. Our Police Officers are at the forefront of law enforcement, contributing across diverse departmental functions, including patrol, investigations, crime prevention, court security, traffic enforcement, community outreach, and non-criminal services.

Rotating Shift Work:

 Schedules include days, swings, and graveyards, spanning Sunday through Saturday, including holidays and mandatory overtime.

Total Compensation Package:

 Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, including a FPPA Statewide Defined Benefit Plan (Download PDF reader), 152 hours of paid vacation (annual accrual increases the longer you are employed with the City and County of Broomfield) + 80 hours of sick leave per year + 12 paid holidays, and Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool).

Employee Well-Being:

 Ranked as the 4th healthiest place to live in the United States, we prioritize you and your family's well-being with direct access to wellness programs, peer support, and psychological services at no cost to the employee.

Career Growth:

 The Broomfield Police Department is committed to fostering career growth and development by offering numerous opportunities for advancement and skill enhancement. Officers have opportunities to work in specialized units such as SWAT, K-9, Crisis Negotiations, Special Enforcement Team, Narcotics, and Investigations, as well as roles in public education, recruitment, and field training. We support professional development through tuition reimbursement, bilingual bonus programs, and leadership training. Additionally, our strong emphasis on wellness, peer support, and team-building ensures that officers thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties (Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.)

General Duties:

Responds to requests for assistance from the public, fellow officers, fire department, and other police agencies. Secures crime scenes, conducts evidence searches, conducts interviews and renders first aid when necessary. Apprehends suspects and testifies in court as appropriate.

Performs traffic control operations:

directs traffic, assists motorists, issues citations, investigates accidents involving motor vehicles, testifies in court as necessary. Operate an emergency vehicle during day and night in high-speed emergency and pursuit situations, exceeding posted speed limits when necessary. Exercise due care and caution, including navigating congested traffic, adverse road conditions, and challenging weather, such as fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow, while disregarding traffic control devices when required. Reads and comprehends rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and the law for purposes of ensuring appropriate officer behavior/response and performing enforcement activities involving the public. Uses all required safety equipment. Minimum Qualifications Education High school graduate or GED equivalent Some college credit from an accredited college or university is preferred. Successful completion of P.O.S.T. academy Current Colorado P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification, or Out-of-State Provisional Certification, in good standing Experience None. Previous experience in law enforcement is preferred. Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer tests in addition to the interview(s): CVSA, physical agility obstacle course, background examination, driving records check, medical examination, psychological examination, drug screening and fingerprint check through CBI/FBI. Cannot have been convicted of a felony or a disqualifying misdemeanor involving moral turpitude Possess and maintain valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification by date of hire. Out of state applicants must provide proof of current peace officer certification, and must obtain a Colorado POST provisional certification by date of hire. Candidates must successfully challenge the Colorado POST certification within 6 months of hire. Must be able to obtain valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certifications. Ability to meet Department's physical standards. Working Conditions (The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.) Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Required to wear body armor while performing the duties of this job. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Work involves a significant amount of time spent in a patrol vehicle and a high degree of exposure to hazards and danger (from traffic hazards to the danger inherent in working with career criminals and emotionally unstable persons). Working conditions can be highly stressful. This position also involves shift work including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. Frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands category is classified as Very Heavy (Exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). For a full job description, please click here and search for the job title. All communication via your application will come from [email protected]. Please add this to your email Safe List. Broomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information click here. Employer City and County of Broomfield Address 1 DesCombes Drive Broomfield, Colorado, 80020 Phone 303-438-6320 303-438-6320