Police Officer
Apply NowCompany: City of Arvada, CO
Location: Arvada, CO 80004
Description:
Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.
**Please note: This position does require candidates to have an Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 2 years of demonstrated successful work experience as a law enforcement officer (Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification required within 6 months). Also, if you have participated in a testing process with the City of Arvada Police Department but not selected, you must wait six (6) months to reapply unless your status has changed to Colorado certified or lateral candidate.
BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK TO REVIEW OUR LIST FOR DISQUALIFICATIONS OF BEING ELIGIBLE TO HIRE FOR ANY POSITION AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: https://joinarvadapd.com/
Candidates hired that have a Bachelor's Degree will receive a 1.5% education premium.
Salary Range for 2025 Police Officer.
Step 1 annual salary: $85,781
Step 2 annual salary: $92,000
Step 3 annual salary: $98,670
Step 4 annual salary: $105,824
Step 5 annual salary: $113,496
Position Purpose
Responsible for the enforcement of all local, state, and federal laws. Responds to requests for service on criminal and non-criminal related activity and provides for the safety and protection of the community through emergency services, community engagement, and problem solving. Exists to provide service for the protection and well-being of human life and the community as well as provides a safe and quality environment for the community served.
Essential Job Functions
Enforces all municipal, state, and federal laws requiring police intervention to include summons, arrest, transports, booking, incarcerations, interviews, and follow-up, and provides patrol services for all areas of the city, and performs all duties related to traffic enforcement, traffic accident investigation, and traffic direction.
Provides emergency response to all calls for service requiring immediate law enforcement intervention. Provides full-service police response on criminal and non-criminal related activity, including timely response where a request for a police officer has been entered, immediate supervision where appropriate and comprehensive community problem solving.
Documents all calls for service requiring reports or other written documentation and instruments to be recorded.
Performs follow-up investigations on criminal reports taken in the field, prepares case filing for presentation to district attorney's office.
Administers first aid with or without the assistance of other emergency personnel.
Operates an emergency motor vehicle in both normal and emergency situations.
Utilizes both stationary and mobile data computer terminals and all corresponding applications for preparation of reports, inter-office correspondence, training memoranda, information exchanges and all other forms of communication indicative of this venue.
Collects, preserves, packages, and records evidence from crime scenes.
Maintains a high level of mental and physical fitness to maintain proficiency in firearms, self-defense tactics and all other areas requiring certifications.
Employs physical force (up to and including deadly force) to subdue and/or arrest fleeing, resistant, and hostile subjects.
Pursues fleeing subjects on foot. Climbs, crawls, or otherwise negotiates obstacles such as staircases, ladders, fences, window openings, attics, crawl spaces, and areas of gunfire.
Drags, pulls, or moves persons to allow first aid, affect rescue or overcome resistance.
Provides court testimony and case preparation for all cases including traffic, criminal or civil requiring the officer's presence or the officer's reports in municipal, state, or federal court.
Demonstrate high levels of ethics and integrity.
Initiates activity in the form of traffic stops, suspicious person contacts, building checks, and interaction with the various elements of the community.
Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.
Other Job Functions
Attends training in extensive legal updates, officer safety and other police procedures and maintains certifications in all necessary areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Quick decision-making skills.
Proficient ability to utilize firearms and self-defense tactics.
Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a closed environment.
Ability to work with individuals in stressful situations.
Ability to apply and utilize laws, resources, equipment, and other personnel in all areas of responsibility.
Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions under extreme conditions.
Ability to develop meaningful community engagement promoting the interaction of the police with the community for the purposes of ensuring community safety, problem solving, protection of life and property and quality of life issues.
Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred
License & Certification
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification. Ability to obtain and maintain certifications and proficiency in the following job-related areas: Intoxilyzer. Arrest control. Emergency vehicle driving. Firearms proficiency. A valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
Education Degree
Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA)
Education Major
Education Required
Yes
Work Experience Related
Work Experience Preferred
Heathy and good physical fitness (is Physical Demands sufficient?)
Other Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age. Successfully pass a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and an extensive background check.
Physical Demands
Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
Hazards
Marginal to moderate exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury
Work Environment
Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements
The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package. To find out more details, select here.
The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.
Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.
Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.
The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
**Please note: This position does require candidates to have an Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 2 years of demonstrated successful work experience as a law enforcement officer (Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification required within 6 months). Also, if you have participated in a testing process with the City of Arvada Police Department but not selected, you must wait six (6) months to reapply unless your status has changed to Colorado certified or lateral candidate.
BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK TO REVIEW OUR LIST FOR DISQUALIFICATIONS OF BEING ELIGIBLE TO HIRE FOR ANY POSITION AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: https://joinarvadapd.com/
Candidates hired that have a Bachelor's Degree will receive a 1.5% education premium.
Salary Range for 2025 Police Officer.
Step 1 annual salary: $85,781
Step 2 annual salary: $92,000
Step 3 annual salary: $98,670
Step 4 annual salary: $105,824
Step 5 annual salary: $113,496
Position Purpose
Responsible for the enforcement of all local, state, and federal laws. Responds to requests for service on criminal and non-criminal related activity and provides for the safety and protection of the community through emergency services, community engagement, and problem solving. Exists to provide service for the protection and well-being of human life and the community as well as provides a safe and quality environment for the community served.
Essential Job Functions
Enforces all municipal, state, and federal laws requiring police intervention to include summons, arrest, transports, booking, incarcerations, interviews, and follow-up, and provides patrol services for all areas of the city, and performs all duties related to traffic enforcement, traffic accident investigation, and traffic direction.
Provides emergency response to all calls for service requiring immediate law enforcement intervention. Provides full-service police response on criminal and non-criminal related activity, including timely response where a request for a police officer has been entered, immediate supervision where appropriate and comprehensive community problem solving.
Documents all calls for service requiring reports or other written documentation and instruments to be recorded.
Performs follow-up investigations on criminal reports taken in the field, prepares case filing for presentation to district attorney's office.
Administers first aid with or without the assistance of other emergency personnel.
Operates an emergency motor vehicle in both normal and emergency situations.
Utilizes both stationary and mobile data computer terminals and all corresponding applications for preparation of reports, inter-office correspondence, training memoranda, information exchanges and all other forms of communication indicative of this venue.
Collects, preserves, packages, and records evidence from crime scenes.
Maintains a high level of mental and physical fitness to maintain proficiency in firearms, self-defense tactics and all other areas requiring certifications.
Employs physical force (up to and including deadly force) to subdue and/or arrest fleeing, resistant, and hostile subjects.
Pursues fleeing subjects on foot. Climbs, crawls, or otherwise negotiates obstacles such as staircases, ladders, fences, window openings, attics, crawl spaces, and areas of gunfire.
Drags, pulls, or moves persons to allow first aid, affect rescue or overcome resistance.
Provides court testimony and case preparation for all cases including traffic, criminal or civil requiring the officer's presence or the officer's reports in municipal, state, or federal court.
Demonstrate high levels of ethics and integrity.
Initiates activity in the form of traffic stops, suspicious person contacts, building checks, and interaction with the various elements of the community.
Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.
Other Job Functions
Attends training in extensive legal updates, officer safety and other police procedures and maintains certifications in all necessary areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Quick decision-making skills.
Proficient ability to utilize firearms and self-defense tactics.
Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a closed environment.
Ability to work with individuals in stressful situations.
Ability to apply and utilize laws, resources, equipment, and other personnel in all areas of responsibility.
Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions under extreme conditions.
Ability to develop meaningful community engagement promoting the interaction of the police with the community for the purposes of ensuring community safety, problem solving, protection of life and property and quality of life issues.
Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred
License & Certification
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification. Ability to obtain and maintain certifications and proficiency in the following job-related areas: Intoxilyzer. Arrest control. Emergency vehicle driving. Firearms proficiency. A valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
Education Degree
Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA)
Education Major
Education Required
Yes
Work Experience Related
Work Experience Preferred
Heathy and good physical fitness (is Physical Demands sufficient?)
Other Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years of age. Successfully pass a polygraph, psychological exam, drug screen, and an extensive background check.
Physical Demands
Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
Hazards
Marginal to moderate exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury
Work Environment
Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements
The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package. To find out more details, select here.
The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.
Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
- Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
- Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
- Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.
The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.
Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.
The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.