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GoLawEnforcement.com

Police Officer Recruit

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $39.69/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Grand Junction, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$75,341 / year median in Colorado

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Job Description

Police Officer Recruit Job Type:

Full Time Grand Junction, CO Grand Junction Police Department Salary:

$39.69

HOURLY Position Summary:

Are you searching for something more than a job? Are you ready to serve your community through a challenging and rewarding career in policing with an agency that offers personal and professional development? If so, we invite you to read on. The City of Grand Junction sponsors the Police Officer Recruit while he or she completes the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Basic Academy program through CMU Tech in Grand Junction, CO. After successful completion of the POST Academy, Officers are moved to a 16-week Field Training Officer (FTO) Program with the Grand Junction Police Department. Upon successful completion of the FTO Program, recruits are released to solo patrol as a Sworn Police Officer.

Essential Functions:

Attend, participate, and successfully complete a POST certified police academy. Pass all required classes, scenarios, physical training, and other assigned duties and tasks Patrol assigned areas within City limits Respond to radio dispatch calls for investigation of breaches of the peace and citizen complaints Perform preliminary and initial investigations at scenes Prepare citations and summonses Make arrests and transport individuals Appear in court to offer testimony relative to the investigation of incidents Prepare a variety of reports and records Offer assistance to citizens

Requirements:

Good physical condition Minimum of 21 years of age, as of date of hire High school diploma or equivalent Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Colorado driver license Good moral character (past criminal activity may be disqualifying - see notice below) Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays https://iascqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/418 Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam