United States Job Openings

City and County of Denver

25-1 Denver Police Interest Form

Denver

FULL TIME

July 31, 2024

Recruitment Interest Form & Candidate Eligibility

Please note that this is not the formal application and that the Civil Service Commission and the Denver Police Department are two separate departments. Filling out this form ensures communication from our team and helps set you up for success within the Civil Service Process.

The Denver Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for our upcoming 25-1 police academy.

The Denver Police department is the largest police department in the state of Colorado. The DPD is comprised of three divisions with diverse operations staffed by over 2000 uniformed and non-uniformed members. These divisions are divided into patrol, investigations, and administration with various smaller bureaus within the department.

The mission of the Denver Police Department is preventing crime and increasing public trust while honoring the responsibilities granted to us by those we serve, with continued focus on partnerships, learning, and innovation.

Denver Police Officers are typically responsible for the suppression of crime, the protection of life and property, the investigation of criminal activity, the apprehension and arrest of violators of the criminal and traffic laws, the recovery of stolen property and the regulation of non-criminal conduct. Police Officers patrol an assigned sector, precinct or area, familiarizing themselves with businesses, public facilities, people, etc. Police Officers investigate all unusual persons and circumstances, and vehicular accidents; make detailed reports of all such occurrences; and respond to all police calls in their area, as ordered by the dispatcher.

As a Police Officer Recruit you will be put through a training program that consists of 25-28 weeks of instruction at the Denver Police Academy. Recruit Officers generally work an 8-hour day, with ½ hour for lunch, five days a week. For more information please visit our website at:

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Police-Department/Jobs/Denver-Police-Recruitment

This position offers:

Full salary and benefits day one of the Denver Police Academy
Benefits that include medical, dental, vision, health savings, life insurance, retirement plans and more
112 hours of Vacation with an additional 144 hours of sick leave per year
Education Incentive Pay with up to an additional $150/month depending on degree
Ability to work off-duty for additional pay
Uniform and equipment allowance
Opportunity to transfer to a variety of career options such as the Strategic Investigations Bureau, Traffic Operations Section, Training Section, Special Operations Bureau, and/or various assignments in community relations after your initial patrol assignment

Job responsibilities will include:

Working a variety of shifts and lead, supervise and interact with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of unique situations
Analyzing the location of a reported alarm or in-progress criminal activity to determine the most expeditious tactical approach, cut-off locations, surveillance locations, and escape routes
Speaking with crime scene personnel and involved parties (suspects, victims, witnesses) to identify all known facts (includes formal interviews, interrogations, and documentation)
Operating a police vehicle to patrol for parked vehicles, moving vehicles, or pedestrians in violation of laws
Patrolling an assigned area by foot or vehicle to note the existence of special or unusual activity, deter crime, project threat of apprehension, and note conditions which may invite the violation of laws or endanger public safety
Inspecting recovered property and identifying ownership, status of property (e.g., lost or stolen), or a means for positive identification
Reading maps to locate streets, businesses, parks, schools, or highways for self or in providing assistance to others
Meeting certification standards and qualifications in the use of firearms and other tactical weapons

For a full list of responsibilities please visit our website at:

https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/civil-service-commission/documents/informational-booklet/2023/csc-police-informational-booklet-1.23.pdf

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must be citizens of the United States on or before the date of application. Acceptable proof of such must be presented if selected to proceed beyond the written test. Acceptable proof of United States citizenship shall include a birth certificate from within the United States, naturalization papers, a United States passport, or a Certificate of Live Birth Abroad of a United States Citizen.
Residency Requirement: Candidates must have Colorado Residency at time of hire ( Out of state candidates may establish residency at the academy start date. There is no minimum time limit to establish residency.)
Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on or before the date of application. Acceptable proof of age will be required if selected to proceed beyond the written test. Acceptable substitutes for a birth certificate include naturalization papers and/or a valid passport.
Education Requirement: Applicants must have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) on or before the date of application. Acceptable proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate will be required if selected to proceed beyond the written test. Acceptable substitutes for a high school diploma or GED certificate include an original certified high school transcript bearing the official school seal and showing graduation date, or an original letter from the school on the school's letterhead which verifies the graduation.
Licensure & Certification: Applicants must possess a valid automobile driver’s license on or before the date of application and up to and including the date of appointment and must maintain any licensing requirements of the respective department.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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