Police Officer (Academy Sponsorship)

• 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 Please click here for a full job description. 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. 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.