2026 Continuous Denver Police Academy - Entry Level Police Recruit at City and County of Denver

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

73065.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crime Suppression, Public Safety, Investigation, Patrolling, Report Writing, Law Enforcement, Traffic Law Enforcement, Emergency Response

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About Our Job The Denver Civil Service Commission, and the City and County of Denver, is now accepting applications for an Entry Level Recruit Police Officer for 2026. This job posting is for 2026 Police Academies scheduled as follows. We reserve the right to change dates if operationally necessary. 26-1-scheduled to start on March 16, 2026 26-2-scheduled to start on June 22, 2026 26-3-scheduled to start on December 28, 2026 1. Complete Initial Application Please complete this application on a laptop or personal computer. We DO NOT recommend using a cell phone. You must first submit an application with Denver Civil Service Commission. Upon completing the initial Workday application, if you do not receive a disqualifying email, you may visit the National Testing Network to take the test. If you are immediately notified that you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications you may email the Denver Civil Service Commission to learn further details at cscinfo@denvergov.org. If you have technical problems with Workday, please contact the Workday Service Desk at (720) 337 - 4357, option #2. 2. Testing (NOTE: ALL ENTRY LEVEL POLICE TESTING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED IF ANY CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE TESTING REQUIREMENT.) Please use the link below to access test: - https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=1&state=All+States REMINDER: You must first complete the City and County of Denver Workday Application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications before scheduling your test. NO EXCEPTIONS! Please make sure the name you use to fill out this application matches what you inputted on NTN. If you have used any other name while signing up for testing, please contact cscinfo@denvergov.org. If you have technical problems during testing please contact NTN Customer Support at Support@NationalTestingNetwork.com. You will need to establish an account with NTN. A fee is required to take the Frontline National Examination. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived prior to test registration. The Denver Civil Service test may be taken online, via mobile device, or in person at a pre-arranged location. Testing takes a maximum of 20 minutes per section. Upon completion of the testing period, the Denver Civil Service Commission will review candidate test scores and notify those who are eligible to continue with processing. The Denver Civil Service Commission will also notify candidates who are not eligible to continue at this time. Please note that the NTN website provides a description of the test components and directions for scheduling a test for the City and County of Denver. The website offers a practice test for an optional purchase with sample items. 3. Hiring Information Salary: $73,065 annually (Starting 1/1/2026) Benefits: Paid sick leave and vacation Medical and dental insurance Uniforms and most equipment furnished Pension plan Responsibilities: Police Officers are responsible for performing the essential functions of the job which include the suppression of crime, the protection of life and property, the investigation of criminal activity, the apprehension and arrest of violators of the criminal and traffic laws, the recovery of stolen property and the regulation of non-criminal conduct. Police Officers patrol an assigned sector, precinct or area, familiarizing themselves with businesses, public facilities, people, etc. Police Officers investigate all unusual persons and circumstances, and vehicular accidents; make detailed reports of all such occurrences; and respond to all police calls in their area, as ordered by the dispatcher. Nature of the Work: General responsibilities include promoting public safety by protecting lives and property, preventing crime, investigating criminal acts and motor vehicle crashes, enforcing criminal and traffic laws, and responding to incidents requiring police intervention or assistance. See further details within Examples of Essential Duties, Physical Requirements, Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics, Working Environment and Conditions, Career Opportunities, and Minimum Qualifications. A more detailed listing of essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics is provided in Entry and Lateral Police Officer Examination Informational Booklet. Available at: www.denvergov.org/civilservice Questions on the application process can be directed to the Civil Service Commission at (720) 913-3371 or CSCinfo@denvergov.org 4. Minimum Qualifications Minimum age of 21 at time of application Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification Must have NO Felony Convictions or legal impediments to perform essential job functions. Valid Driver's License Candidates must have Colorado Residency at time of hire (Candidates 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.) Must be eligible for Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification Must be able to legally purchase and possess a firearm. For a complete list of qualifications, please reference the Denver Police Informational Handbook, located on the Denver Civil Service Commission's website. About Everything Else Job Profile SP1015 Police Recruit To view the full job profile including position specifications click here to find the Informational Booklet for the specific job (in the right-hand sidebar). Position Type Police Position Salary Range $71,633.00 - $71,633.00 Starting Pay Agency Denver Police Department Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere

Responsibilities

Police Officers are responsible for suppressing crime, protecting life and property, and investigating criminal activity. They patrol assigned areas, respond to police calls, and make detailed reports of occurrences.