Law Enforcement Job Postings

Current Openings

Police Chief:

The City of Lamar is seeking an experienced Chief of Police, with a community policing mind-set and strong leadership capabilities to lead the police department. Salary Range:  $86,091—$123,510, Plus benefits. Apply by March 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

The Town of Estes Park is seeking a Police Chief who will motivate staff to help meet department goals, articulate and build a strong and positive department culture, and set high expectations for excellence in the field. The salary range for this position is $144,189 - $209,074 annual equivalent, depending on qualifications and experience. The first review of applications will occur April 8, 2024. Click here for the brochure. Click here for the application. 

Deputy Chief, Commander, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Detective:

The Town of Severance is hiring for the position of Police Sergeant.  We are looking for mature, experienced, community policing minded individuals that want to work for a community that greatly appreciates first responders.  Salary Note:  The salary range is $99,577 - $112,011depending on qualifications and experience. Severance Police Sergeants and Officers work four 10-hour shifts per week.  The Town of Severance pays 100% of the employees’ health, dental, and vision insurance and covers 50% of Family insurance benefits.  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as Short-Term and Long-Term disability are 100% paid by the employer.  Severance Police Department participates in FPPA for retirement with employer contributions.  A take-home vehicle is provided if the employee lives within the allowed 30-mile radius of Severance Town Hall.  Severance is a thriving much sought-after town in the heart of Northern Colorado with an estimated population of 11,000 residents.  Severance was ranked #1 by Safewise for safest city in the State of Colorado in 2023, #4 in 2022, and #3 in 2021.  A new Severance Police Department building is set for completion end of 2024.  If these working conditions, employee benefits, and others interest you, individuals are encouraged to learn more about a career as a Severance Police Officer and click here to submit an application.

The Town of Hayden is hiring a POST-certified Police Detective. The salary range is $68,699 to $87,679, with 100% town-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family. We are currently offering up to a $12,000 hiring bonus. Salary and benefits package can easily top $120,000 per year. Temporary transitional housing is available. Click here for more information.  

The Sterling Police Department is looking for a Police Commander. Annual salary $93,166. Click here for application.

Police Officer: 

The City of Lone Tree is hiring for Police Officer – Lateral or POST Certified. Lateral officer receive a one-to-one credit for years of service. Pay range for 2024 is $69,244 to $105,043. While going through our steps individuals with a 4-year degree will receive an additional $2,500 per year. Lone Tree has very competitive benefits and is covered by FPPA pension.  To learn more about Lone Tree, job description or to apply Click Here additional questions: email: [email protected] or 720-509-1154.

The Town of Hayden is hiring a part time Police Officer. This is and hourly, part time position paying $50-$55/hour DOQ's. For more information, Click here.

The Town of Erie is hiring a Police Officer- Lateral or POST Certified. The starting salary range for this position is $72,238.40 - $105,352.00 annually. Lateral officers will be hired based on their years of service. If you're interested in this position, the department recommends that applicants complete a ride along before taking the test. Click here to read the full job description and qualifications.

The Town of Severance is hiring for the position of Police Officer (Lateral and Entry).  We are looking for mature, community policing minded individuals that want to work for a community that greatly appreciates first responders.  Salary Note:  The salary range is a 7-Step-Plan ($70,720 - $89,483) for a Severance Police Officer.  Annual Pay – Entry ($70,720); Step 1: ($73,549); Step 2: ($76,491); Step 3: ($79,550); Step 4: ($82,732); Step 5: ($86,042); Step 6: ($89,483).  Lateral candidates may be hired up to Step 6 depending on qualifications and experience. Severance Police Officers work four 10-hour shifts per week, have a take-home vehicle policy, and assigned short-barreled AR-15 rifles upon training and qualification.  The Town of Severance pays 100% of the employees’ health, dental, and vision insurance and cover 50% of Family insurance benefits.  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as Short-Term and Long-Term disability are 100% paid by the employer.  Severance Police Department participates in FPPA for retirement with employer contributions.  A take-home vehicle is provided if the employee lives within the allowed 30-mile radius of Severance Town limits.  Severance is a thriving much sought-after town in the heart of Northern Colorado with an estimated population of 11,000 residents.  Severance was ranked #1 by Safewise for safest city in the State of Colorado in 2023, #4 in 2022, and #3 in 2021.  A new Severance Police Department building is set for completion end of 2024.  If these working conditions, employee benefits, and others interest you, individuals are encouraged to learn more about a career as a Severance Police Officer and click here to submit an application.

The City of Gunnison is hiring a Patrol Officer. Salary $68,900-93,100 dependent on qualifications. Differential pay for shift work. Signing Bonus $15,000. ($7,500 at hire, $7,500 at completion of Field Training.) Generous benefit package. City owned transitional housing available for PD officers. Click here for additional information. 

The Arvada Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer (Entry and Lateral). We are looking for motivated individuals to become part of our team. The duties involve police patrol, criminal investigations, traffic regulation, related law enforcement activities and a wide variety of community services. Our officers work in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues of concern, provide public safety service to the community in emergencies and maintain peace, safety, and order. Officers must exercise considerable judgment, initiative and skill in a variety of situations. Please visit our website at arvadabuiltblue.org or contact a recruiter at [email protected] to find out more. 

The City of Leadville is seeking Police Officer applicants (Entry and Lateral Transfer). Police Officers are responsible for various law enforcement and community service functions for the City of Leadville. Police Officers report to the Police Sergeant, and ultimately to the Leadville Chief of PolicePolice Officers work closely with the other members of a small Police Department at the city. The Police Officer position is a full-time position and requires a minimum of 86 hours per two-week pay period including possible overtime, evenings, and nights. The annual pay range is $61,560 - $90,422. Benefits include take home vehicle; medical, dental, and vision plans; as well as retirement plan under the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) of Colorado.  Please submit an application, resume, and cover letter to [email protected]. Click here for application materials.

The City of Sterling is hiring a School Resource Officer. The annual salary ranges from $55,311.00 - $69,100.00.Must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or currently enrolled in a Colorado P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Academy to apply. Click here for employment flyer. Click here for job details and to apply.  

The Town of Eaton is looking for a POST Certified Police Officer. Click here for more information.

The Town of Telluride Marshal's Department is looking for a Deputy Marshal (Police Officer). Click here for more information. 

All Other Positions: 

Colorado Lottery - Criminal Investigator I - POST Required. Salary Range: $63,348.00 - $72,000.00 Annually. Click here to apply. Apply by March 25, 2024 at 5PM.The Lottery's mission is to maximize the proceeds from Lottery game sales to support the Lottery's beneficiaries for the good of all Coloradans. The Security and Investigations unit within Lottery ensures the integrity of Lottery by enforcing the Colorado Revised Statutes and Lottery Rules as they pertain to Lottery retailers, employees, and vendors, concerning the production and sales of Lottery products, and if violated, may compromise the physical or financial security of the Lottery and/or the public confidence in the Lottery. We’re hiring a tech savvy individual who is an excellent communicator to be our Criminal Investigator in Lottery! You will ensure the integrity of the Lottery by enforcing the Colorado Revised Statutes and Lottery Rules as they pertain to Lottery retailers, employees, and vendors, concerning the production and sales of Lottery products. Your experience in investigations and enforcement will help the physical and financial security of the Lottery and contribute to the public confidence in the Lottery. If you’re ready to make a difference at CDOR, then this job may be for you! Minimum Qualifications: OPTION 1:5 years of experience with professional investigations.OPTION 2: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment AND 3  years of experience with professional investigations.OPTION 3: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment AND 1 year of experience with professional investigations.

 

The University of Colorado Boulder Police Department is hiring an Associate Director of Human Resources for Public Safety. The salary for the position range is $75,100-$89,900 annually. Apply by March 17, 2024.Click here for more information.

The University of Colorado Boulder Police Department (CUPD) encourages applications for a Police Dispatcher (Tech IV & V). This position protects the lives, health, safety and property of the public by expeditiously receiving, analyzing, interpreting, evaluating and prioritizing multiple simultaneous emergency requests for law-enforcement, fire, ambulance and rescue services and allocating, deploying and monitoring the activities of responding units. The salary range for the Tech Level IV position (4 years of police dispatching experience) is $65,603.20 - $67,558.40 annually. The salary range for the Tech Level V position (5 years of police dispatching experience) is $69,596.80 - $85,800 or $79,851 (equity limit) annually. Click here for more information. Apply by March 17, 2024.

 

 

  

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