Police Officer

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder! Application Deadline: September 12, 2026 Compensation Details: Full Pay Range 39.53 - 56.33 This is a full-time hourly position. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility Group: BPOA (20+ Hours) Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job. Job Description Summary: Under limited supervision, with integrity, professionalism, humanity and courage, protects life and property through the enforcement of laws. Works proactively, in cooperation with the community, responds to calls for service, patrols areas, and performs investigative and service functions. Job Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patrols a designated area of the city on foot, bicycle, and/or in a radio-equipped patrol car. Performs complex investigations, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws, and generally provides for the safety of the public. Interacts and works with diverse groups of people within the department and the community, renders service and collects information. Uses problem solving skills, creativity, and innovative approaches to identify community concerns; presents options for courses of action; identifies resources; plans for implementation of desired changes, and evaluates success by obtaining information and increasing knowledge of persons and conditions within an assigned area. Works with community members to identify and analyze crime and other problems within an assigned area and designs strategies to address those problems. Anticipates crime trends and makes plans to break negative patterns before they become established. 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. Coordinates information and resources among other department employees, public and private agencies, and members of the public regarding crime problems and solutions by: working with other department employees (commissioned and non-commissioned) as well as public and private agencies in designing and implementing problem solving strategies. Locates and organizes resources needed to implement strategies. Consistently shares information with other department members. Establishes two-way communication and acts as an informational source to members of the public regarding crime problems and solutions. Complies with department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing. Analyzes and interprets legal codes and criminal evidence. Thoroughly prepares written reports and memorandums summarizing information. Properly uses computers for reports, communications, and information retrieval. Professionally testifies in court regarding policing duties. Must be a credible witness. Provides regular and reliable attendance to job duties. Affects arrest. Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city. Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property. Works a varying shift or schedule. Works overtime as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ability to successfully pass a standardized police officer test. Ability to successfully pass the Physical Agility Testing (PAT). More information is at www.BPD.jobs . 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 perform essential physical functions of the job. Ability to comply with laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to demonstrate adaptability, initiative, and dependability. Skills in effective oral and written communication. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application. Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record. Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history. More requirements are outlined in the Background Information section. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Qualified applicants will be required to complete several stages of interviews and testing, pass a job suitability assessment, may need to pass a physical abilities test, and complete a thorough background investigation including a CVSA/Polygraph and a medical evaluation with drug screen. Applicants must be able to demonstrate personal and professional honesty, integrity, sound judgment as shown in applicant’s criminal history, background, motor vehicle record, and use of drugs and alcohol. Preference will be given to applicants who have no history of use, sale or possession of illegal substances. The following will disqualify any applicant from consideration: Any felony conviction Commission of a felony, whether convicted or not within the past 5 years Commission of any non-traffic related misdemeanor, whether convicted or not within the past 3 years Excessive number of traffic violations Use, even by prescription, of any product containing THC within 3 months prior to an anticipated hire date. Any marijuana business ownership or interest within the past 3 years The use, sale, possession, or transfer of any illegal controlled substance within the past 2 years (examples: Cocaine, Heroin, LSD, Methamphetamine, MDMA,). Unlawful sale or fraudulently obtaining any controlled scheduled substance with the past 5 years (Examples: Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Sleep Medication, Codeine, Morphine, etc.) Use of a substance prescribed to another person will be reviewed for substance type, frequency, and length of time. 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