Police Officer (Academy Sponsorship)

Salary : $83,012.80 Annually
Location : Broomfield Police Department, CO
Job Type: FT Non-Exempt
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
Launch your career in law enforcement with the Broomfield Police Department!

BPD is seeking dedicated, integrity-driven individuals who want to make a difference in their community to join our team as Police Officer Recruits and attend a sponsored police academy starting in April 2027.

The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, entry-level classification in which employees receive full compensation and comprehensive benefits while attending a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)-certified Police Academy. The primary objective of this role is to study, train, and successfully fulfill all academy requirements to obtain P.O.S.T. certification. Upon successful graduation from the academy and attainment of state certification, Police Officer Trainees are promoted to the position of sworn Police Officer.

The Highlights

• Paid Academy Training: Receive full compensation and complete employee benefits while attending the P.O.S.T.-certified Police Academy.
• Total Compensation Package: Trainees enjoy a highly competitive compensation package including enrollment in the FPPA's statewide defined benefit (retirement) plan, 112 hours paid vacation, 80 hours paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and a free Recreation Center Pass.
• Employee Well-Being: Ranked as the 4th healthiest place to live in the United States, the City & County of Broomfield prioritizes 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 & Advancement: Successful completion of the academy leads directly to promotion as a sworn Police Officer, followed by structured field training (FTO) and ongoing career advancement opportunities.

Why Broomfield?

The Broomfield Police Department is eager to support your career in law enforcement from day one. As a Police Officer Trainee, you are an essential member of our department and will receive full support, mentorship, and access to resources.
Trainee Salary: $39.91/hour ($83,013 annually)

Sworn Police Officer (Step 1): $44.53/hour ($92,622 annually)

Upon successful completion of the police academy and obtaining state certification, Trainees are promoted to sworn Police Officers at Step 1 of the current pay plan.

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

112 hours paid vacation + 80 hours sick leave per year + 12 paid holidays

Excellent and affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance, with wellness discounts on insurance premiums available.

Automatic enrollment in the Fire & Police Pension Association's Defined Benefit Plan, plus other great options to save for retirement.
Selection Process & Key Dates*

Our selection process is designed to identify individuals with high integrity, strong character, and dedication to public service.
Application Deadline

November 1, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MT

One-Way Virtual Interview

Record yourself answering a set of questions for the Recruiting Team's review.

November 4-10, 2026

Pre-Screening Call

A brief phone call with a BPD Background Investigator to review application details and alignment with key requirements.

November 18-23, 2026

In-Person Panel Interview & Agility Course Completion

Candidates will be asked to complete a brief writing assignment prior to their interview.
Candidates who pass the panel interview will complete the physical agility course immediately after their interview, weather permitting.

November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026

Integrity Interview & Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)

Similar to a polygraph examination, this process verifies key details and ensures candidates meet BPD standards prior to being hired.

December 7-11, 2026

Psychological Job Suitability Assessment

Two-part assessment designed to evaluate personality and behavioral dimensions that are essential for individuals working in public safety positions.

Assigned after Integrity Interview/CVSA; must be completed by December 18, 2026

Contingent Job Offers Extended

Sent by December 23, 2026

Background Investigations

Includes reference checks, education & employment verifications, and criminal/motor vehicle records checks.

Completed by January 28, 2027

Pre-Employment Physical/Drug Screen & Psychological Evaluation

Assesses physical and psychological fitness for the role.

Assigned after Background Check; must be completed by February 14, 2027

Final Job Offers Extended

Sent by February 24, 2027

Anticipated Start Date

March 29, 2027
*Dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified in advance of any changes.
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.)

• Attend Academy classes and master the concepts and laws regarding responsible police work across departmental activities, including police patrol, follow-up investigation, crime prevention, court security, traffic safety, community relations, and non-criminal police services; Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS); defensive driving; physical fitness; and basic firearms.
• Participate in regular running, strength training, and obstacle courses to build endurance and physical readiness.
• Practice defensive tactics, arrest techniques, handcuffing, and firearm proficiency.
• Learn and demonstrate safe motor vehicle operation during routine and emergency response drills across all weather conditions.
• Master the skills required to write clear, accurate, and detailed police reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training -
  
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent required
  • Some college credit from an accredited college or university preferred
• Experience -
  
  • None required
  • Prior military experience 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/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, physical agility obstacle course, Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA), psychological job suitability assessment, reference checks, background check including local police check and sex-offender registry, DMV check, medical examination, drug screening, post-offer psychological exam, and fingerprint check through CBI/FBI.

• Cannot have been convicted of a felony or a disqualifying misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
• Must 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 be able to successfully pass the POST academy and FTO program, obtain valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certifications within 12 months of hire and maintain for continued employment.
• Must be able to meet the Department's physical standards.

Candidates will not be considered if they have used marijuana within the within the last 6 months, psilocybin within the last 3 years, or any other illegal substance within the last 5 years. All candidates must pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening prior to receiving a final offer of employment.
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.)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in an indoor environment, but will occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions.
• While attending the Police Academy the schedule will be set by the academy to include any additional training and homework that may be required outside of classroom hours. After the successful completion of the academy, work is scheduled on a rotating shift basis (Days, Swings, Graveyards) Sunday through Saturday to include holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is 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).

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01

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed.

• I do not have a High School diploma or equivalent
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree or 60 semester hours
• Bachelor's degree or higher

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you received the following judgment on your driver's license: 9 points in the previous 12 months?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you received the following judgment on your driver's license: 13 points in the previous 24 months?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you received the following judgment on your driver's license: 4 moving violations in the previous 24 months regardless of points?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you driven under the influence or while ability impaired within the past two years?

• Yes
• No

09

The required hours for this position are scheduled on a rotating shift basis (days, swings, graveyards) Sunday through Saturday to include holidays, weekends and mandatory overtime. Are you available to work all of the required scheduled days/hours for this position on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No

10

I last used marijuana or its derivatives:

• N/A I have never used marijuana
• Within the past 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year ago
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years ago
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years ago
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years ago
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years ago
• More than 5 years ago

11

I last used psilocybin:

• N/A I have never used psilocybin
• Within the last 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year ago
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years ago
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years ago
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years ago
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years ago
• More than 5 years ago

12

I last used illegal substances (other than marijuana and psilocybin):

• N/A I have never used this type of illegal substance
• Within the past 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year ago
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years ago
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years ago
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years ago
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years ago
• More than 5 years ago

13

Other than minor traffic offenses, have you ever been convicted of a crime (this includes municipal, state and federal offenses). A conviction includes mailing in a fine where no court appearance is required after a summons is given (mailing a fine means you are pleading guilty to the crime). If this does not apply please indicate "N/A".
14

Have you ever received a disciplinary action (including log entry, documented written warning, written warning, reprimand, suspension, demotion or any other employment notation or action taken against you)? Or have you ever been placed on inactive status for cause? Please explain in detail each circumstance to include the date, reason for disciplinary action and the outcome. If this do