City of Boulder

Police Officer (Lateral)

Boulder, CO · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$56kDetected 8 days ago

HRAR/VRCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

It's a great time to join the City of Boulder!
Boulder Police Officers are empowered to think critically, act decisively, and serve compassionately while upholding the highest ethical standards.
This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in one of Colorado's most engaged and progressive communities.

Performs complex investigations, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws, and generally provides for the safety of the public.
Works with community members to identify and analyze crime and other problems within an assigned area and designs strategies to address those problems.
Locates and organizes resources needed to implement strategies. Consistently shares information with other department members.
The City of Boulder Police Department is continuously seeking experienced, service-driven law enforcement professionals who lead with integrity, professionalism, humanity, and courage.
This evergreen recruitment is designed to establish a qualified pool of lateral candidates for current and future vacancies throughout the year.
As a Boulder Police Officer, you will protect life and property, preserve public safety, and build meaningful partnerships within our diverse community through proactive, community-oriented policing.
Officers respond to calls for service, conduct criminal and traffic enforcement, perform investigations, engage in problem-solving initiatives, and collaborate with residents, businesses, and partner agencies to address public safety concerns.

Ability to successfully pass a standardized police officer test.
Ability to successfully pass the Physical Agility Testing (PAT).
Ability to give clear, audible and concise commands.
Ability to restrain and arrest suspects after receiving training.
Ability to demonstrate proficient use of weapons after receiving training.
Ability to operate a two-radio after training.
Ability to learn to use observation skills to learn new information and appropriately apply to situations.
Ability to appropriately accept constructive criticism.
Ability to learn the geography of the local area.
Ability to comply with laws, rules, and regulations.

Four-year college degree from an accredited college or university.
Colorado Peace Officer Certification (refer to the P.O.S.T. web site at http://www.ago.state.co.us/post/brochure.html ).
Experience and demonstrable skills working with computers.
Knowledge of the Boulder area and community.
Skills in bilingual English and Spanish or English and South East Asian languages.
Skills and documented proficiency in the use of a double action semi-auto handgun (9mm,.40 cal or.45 cal), 12 gage shotgun and/or patrol rifles (Colt AR-15, Ruger Mini-14).
Hiring preference may be given to in-state candidates.
All credit hours must have been completed at time of appointment.

Full Pay Range
This is a full-time hourly position.
Employees with prior law enforcement experience may be paid at a level above the starting hourly rate as shown in the table below.
The step which new employees enter the salary schedule is determined by the Chief of Police and Human Resources and years of service you bring as a Police Officer.
Step Hourly Rate

Creates an environment in which community members are motivated to organize and assist in the implementation of problem-solving strategies; frequently works with youth on various activities and special projects which are consistent with organizational values.

This listing is sourced directly from City of Boulder's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.