Demo

Police Officer (Academy Sponsorship)

City and County of Broomfield
City and County of Broomfield Salary
Broomfield, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Description

  • Now accepting applications for Police Officer Sponsorship**

Selected Recruits will be sponsored by BPD to attend Police Academy, starting early October 2026.

BROOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Are you dedicated to making a difference in your community?

Are you passionate about law enforcement?

The City and County of Broomfield is seeking applicants to attend a police academy in order to become a full-time Police Officer assigned to Patrol.

Ready to Protect

Proud to Serve

Our Department Values

Service

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Pride

Professionalism

Trust

Our Selection Process Includes The Following

Application review, phone screen, interview, agility course, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer, integrity interview, psychological suitability evaluation, background investigation, post-offer psychological evaluation and medical/drug screen.

Salary while attending the academy: $38.54/hour | $80,163 annually

Salary upon successful completion of the academy and POST certification: $41.36/hour | $86,029 annually

Have questions about a career in law enforcement or our process?

Contact one of our Background Investigators: 983-888-6635

While attending the P.O.S.T. 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.

Persons hired into this class are enrolled in a state certified Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy. This class consists of learning the concepts and laws regarding responsible police work in a variety of Police Department activities including police patrol, follow-up investigation, crime prevention, court security, traffic safety, community relations and non-criminal police services, C.R.S., defensive driving, physical fitness, and basic firearms. Trainee incumbents will be required to attend and successfully pass a state certified Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy. Provide holistic services to the public by seeking ways to integrate programs or services provided by other departments, divisions and agencies. The incumbent works in partnership with other employees, departments/divisions, agencies and the public in delivering effective and innovative services

Essential Required Tasks/Examples Of Duties

Please click here for a full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Training - High school graduate or GED equivalent (college credit is preferred). The department will sponsor selected candidate(s) to a state certified P.O.S.T. academy.

Experience - None.

Necessary Special Requirements - Cannot have been convicted of a felony or a disqualifying misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; 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 obtain valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certifications. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer tests in addition to the interview(s): polygraph or CVSA, physical agility obstacle course, background examination, driving records check, medical examination, psychological examination, drug screening and fingerprint check through CBI/FBI. Ability to meet Department's physical standards.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to wear body armor while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Work involves a signifi­cant amount of time spent in a patrol vehicle and a high degree of exposure to hazards and danger (from traffic hazards to the danger inherent in working with career criminals and emotionally unstable persons). Working conditions can be highly stressful. This position also involves shift work including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For a full job description, please click here and search for the job title.

All communication via your application will come from info@governmentjobs.com.

Please add this to your email Safe List.

Broomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information click here.

To view the summary of benefits please click here for more details.

01

Are you at least 21 years of age?

  • Yes
  • No

02

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

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

  • Yes
  • No

04

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

  • Yes
  • No

05

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

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

  • Yes
  • No

08

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

09

I have used marijuana or its derivatives in the past:

  • N/A I have never used marijuana
  • less than 6 months
  • 6 months but less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years

10

I Have Used Psilocybin In The Past

  • N/A I have never used psilocybin
  • less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years but less than 5 years
  • more than 5 years

11

I have used illegal substances (other than marijuana and psilocybin) in the past:

  • N/A I have never used this type of illegal substance
  • 6 months but less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 6 years
  • 6 or more years

12

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".

13

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 does not apply to you please indicate "N/A".

14

It is imperative that you accurately complete your application and that full disclosure is made in every category of questions. You may have concerns about the meaning of certain words and what exactly you have to disclose. If you are confused or have any question or doubt about what you are required to disclose, contact Human Resources Department 303.438.6320 for clarification and direction to ensure that your answers are complete. Failure to accurately complete your application, omit information or to disclose false information on your application will result in disqualification from the hiring process. Have you included any and all information in an accurate and truthful manner on your application?

  • Yes
  • No

15

If you answered "No" to accurately and completely adding any and all information on your application and ensuring that full disclosure is made in every category of questions. You may further elaborate any areas that require clarification here. If this does not apply, and the information contained within your application is accurate and complete indicate "N/A".

16

Were you referred by a current Broomfield Police Department employee? If so, please list their name. If not, please write "N/A" *Please write N/A if you were referred from a hiring event or job fair.

17

Are you prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under any federal or state law?

  • Yes
  • No

18

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

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

Salary : $80,163 - $86,029

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Police Officer (Academy Sponsorship)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Police Officer (Academy Sponsorship) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$60,982 - $71,065
Income Estimation: 
$63,211 - $86,677
Income Estimation: 
$45,833 - $56,838
Income Estimation: 
$69,185 - $95,783
Income Estimation: 
$60,982 - $71,065
Income Estimation: 
$63,211 - $86,677
Income Estimation: 
$45,833 - $56,838
Income Estimation: 
$69,185 - $95,783
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at City and County of Broomfield

  • City and County of Broomfield Broomfield, CO
  • Description Open to current City and County of Broomfield employees only The Administrative Analyst is responsible for a wide variety of skilled profession... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • City and County of Broomfield Health & Human Services, CO
  • The City and County Of Broomfield Department of Human Services is seeking empathetic and self-motivated students for non-paid, temporary internship opportu... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • City and County of Broomfield Broomfield, CO
  • Description The Library, Arts & History Department is looking to hire several part-time, non-benefited Technical Assistants to operate technical equipment,... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • City and County of Broomfield Broomfield, CO
  • The Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension department has an opening for a bilingual (Spanish/English) 29-hour part-time benefited inventHQ Makerspace As... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Police Officer (Academy Sponsorship) jobs in the Broomfield, CO area that may be a better fit.

  • City of Commerce City Center, CO
  • Candidates must be Colorado P.O.S.T certified by the date of hire to be considered for this position. We are seeking a diverse group of individuals to join... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • City of Westminster, CO Center, CO
  • The Police Officer- Certified , is a safety-sensitive position that is involved with the complex and specialized activities required to maintain civil orde... more
  • 20 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!