Police Patrol Officer

Company Description

As a municipal government entity, the City of Pueblo is an employer of choice.  The city employs over 800 team members in 15 different departments.  Teams of diverse individuals work diligently to accomplish the various objectives that are essential to ensure that the Pueblo community is well represented, served and protected.  Many of our employees enjoy a long and rewarding career with the city.  Pueblo offers a stable work environment, rewarding career options, competitive salaries and a great benefits package. 

Job Description

The City of Pueblo is seeking dedicated and hardworking candidates to be Police Patrol Officers! As a police patrol officer, your duties will involve police patrol, criminal investigations, enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of satisfying community involvement duties! This is a great role that gives you the opportunity to make a positive change in the local community. This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits, a fast-paced work environment, and an annual salary range of $79,227.60 - $96,647.04. Apply now through September 19th, 2026. Click on Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level or Lateral Transfer) for access to the complete job description and to apply today! Visit www.pueblo.us/jobs to see all City of Pueblo open positions.

NOTE: The Physical Agility Test (PAT) and the written exam are scheduled for October 1st, 2026, in Pueblo.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen at time of application 
• Be at least 21 years of age by date of the written exam 
• Possess a high school diploma or GED at time of application
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification 
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
• Not have been convicted of the following:
  • A felony crime
  • A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
  • A misdemeanor crime that would affect ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board  (https://post.colorado.gov/certification/disqualifying-incidents)
  • A DUI or DWAI within the last five (5) years
• Candidates with prior military service in the armed forces must provide, as an attachment to their application, their DD-214 which must reflect Character of Service as Honorable or Uncharacterized discharge

A Colorado POST Certification and higher education is highly desirable.

Tattoos and other markings, as described below, will be cause for disqualification: 

• Any tattoos, or other markings on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck (above the collarbone), or hands (wrist to fingertips).
• Permanent cosmetic make-up on the face or permanent commitment band(s) on the finger(s) are exempt from this policy
• Current Police Department employees hired prior to July 1, 2025, will be exempt from this disqualification

Drug usage, as described below, will be cause for disqualification: 

• Any use of marijuana within one (1) year prior to the date of application
• Any use of any illegal drugs (i.e. heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, steroids, or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within five (5) years prior to the date of application

Candidates must be willing to submit to a comprehensive background check to include a Truth Verification Analysis.  Candidates must also pass a post conditional offer drug screen,  psychological evaluation, and medical examination.

The Physical Agility Testing (PAT) will take place on October 1st, 2026 at 08:30 a.m. in the parking garage across from the Police Department 200 N. Main St.  The North-East corner of Main and D Street is the designated parking lot for this event.  Written exams will be conducted immediately following the PAT, on the same day.  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  Apply online at www.pueblo.us/jobs.