Department, city, state
Position: Patrol | Type: Entry-Level
Application Status: Open
February 27, 2023
Expiration Date:
Sign on bonus:
Academy salary:
$66,227 annual
Salary range:
$66,227 annual - $101,889 annual
Agency website:
Recruiter Name:
Jeannette Dominguez
Recruiter Phone:
720-913-3395
Recruiter Email:
Department Info:
Benefits:
All patrol districts are on ten-hour shifts with three consecutive days off
Full salary and benefits start day one of the Denver Police Academy
Longevity pay starts at five years
The availability to work various off-duty assignments for extra pay
Vacation starts at 112 hours per year
144 hours of sick leave per year
ASL (Accumulated Sick Leave) – after five years of employment, unused sick time can be built up to a saved bank of 144 hours which can be used as additional vacation time
Shift Vote is once per year. You vote for your shift and vacation in November and start in January of the next calendar year.
Retirement options at the end of your career
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
The rule of 80
D.R.O.P (Deferred Retirement Option Plan)
Available 457 savings plan
Opportunity to transfer to a variety of career options after your initial patrol assignment
All uniforms and most officer equipment are provided at no cost
A new bullet-resistant vest is provided every five years
Yearly Uniform Allowance
Support of our employee organizations to assist you before you become a Denver Police Officer and during your career
Denver Police Protective Association
Denver Black Police Officer Organization
Denver Police National Latino Police Officers Association
Requirements:
Age: 21+
Education: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Experience: Laterals - 2 years patrol experience
US CITIZEN
COLORADO RESIDENCY: Applicants must be bona fide residents of the State of Colorado at the time of appointment (hire). There is no minimum time limit to establish residency.
21 years of age
High school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Valid Driver's License