Police Officer - Lateral Or Post Certified

Police Officer•Lateral Or Post Certified Town of Erie CO Posted Date 5/01/2026 Description The Erie Police Department has an exceptional opportunity for law enforcement professionals to join our rapidly growing department and community as a Police Officer. We are one of the best departments in the state and serving one of the top ten safest communities in Colorado; we are seeking individuals with a proven track record of excellence and integrity. At Erie, being a police officer means upholding the highest standards of professionalism, compassion, and community service. We pride ourselves on being progressive, customer-focused, and dedicated to best practices, as well as federal, state, and local laws. Join a department committed to making a meaningful impact while fostering strong community relationships. ??

Please Note:

If you are not currently Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or are not actively pursuing a Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification at the time of your application, your application will not be considered. If you are an out-of-state certified officer and looking to transfer or seek reciprocity, please start your process with Colorado P.O.S.T. as soon as possible in order to be considered. If you are looking for a sponsorship and employment, please consider our Police Cadet opportunity, that will be posted from 07/01/2026•07/31/2026.

Police Department Location:

1000 Telleen Ave, Erie, CO 80516

Application Period:

05/01/2026•07/31/2026 at 12:00pm MST

Testing Dates:

We are conducting ongoing testing during the application period•apply early to advance through the process sooner. Candidates who pass the Law Enforcement test by 06/03/2026 will be invited to the in-person testing scheduled for 06/10/2026 Candidates who pass the Law Enforcement test by 07/01/2026 will be invited to the in-person testing scheduled for 07/07/2026 Candidates who pass the Law Enforcement test by 08/05/2026 will be invited to the in-person testing scheduled for 08/11/2026 ??

Reminders:

All complete Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified) applications will be reviewed upon submission. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by Recruiting with instructions on proceeding to a virtual Law Enforcement test. If you have been through Erie PD's testing within the last 6 months and have been declined, you are not eligible for retesting until the 6-month period has lapsed. After applying through our Career Portal, please check your junk/spam inbox to ensure you are receiving emails from Paycom with updates. If you have any questions around the process or have issues applying, please reach out to our Recruiter at . 5-

Step Pay Scale:

Starting pay is based on a step scale and will be determined by prior experience in law enforcement, policing, or military service. Please refer to our Written Directives under the section 060.000 Selection and Hiring of Police Personnel (II). Below is our 5-step pay scale beyond the Police Cadet and Entry Level pay. Review the generous increases as you progress at

Erie PD:

Entry Level$40.21/hour ($83,628/year)Step 1$43.42/hour ($90,318/year) Step 2$46.90/hour ($97,544/year) Step 3$50.65/hour ($105,347/year)Step 4$54.50/hour ($113,354/year) Step 5$58.64/hour ($121,969/year)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patrol Role Respond to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations. May provide emergency medical assistance, control traffic, and otherwise ensure attention is given to public safety. Detect and prevent criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Note possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promote crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents, including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens. Investigate crime scenes or accidents and assist other officers. Protect evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations. Enforce traffic laws, vehicle codes, and promotes traffic safety. Make arrests as appropriate. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety. Prepare a variety of daily reports and logs. Provide a variety of related police services, including transport of prisoners, assistance to motorists, and mediation of family disturbances. May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and work closely with District Attorneys regarding cases. Other Conduct a variety of community-oriented policing activities to include participating in Erie's Community Police Academy, business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, etc. Prepare and provides testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys. Provide code enforcement and animal control activities as needed. Issue appropriate citations and take immediate action to mitigate problems and disputes. At advanced levels, may be assigned as a Field Training Officer.

Special Assignments Include:

School Resource Officer (SRO) K-9 Officer Traffic Detective

Collateral Duties Include:

Field Training Officer (FTO) Drone Officer Bike Patrol SWAT Honor Guard LGBTQ+ Liaison Peer Support As you prepare for the next steps, here are some links to resources from the Erie PD page to help you get to know us better and prepare for the interview and testing process: Learn about our recruiting process Learn more about our department through our Strategic Plan and Annual Report Frequently Asked Questions for Erie PD Town of Erie Benefits The Town of Erie is an FPPA (Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado) employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an applicant must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or, for out-of-state applicants, must have the ability to successfully challenge the Colorado P.O.S.T. and obtain certification. High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph, drug screen, psychological, and physical exams. Must be able to attain and maintain a variety of law enforcement certifications. Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. State of Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate (POST Certification). Important Information Regarding the Examination Process•Please Read Candidates who are deemed qualified and eligible will be required to participate in and pass the following steps: Resume/Application Screening Law Enforcement Test•Please do not initiate the test until you are notified you are proceeding in our recruitment process. We will provide you with information to start your testing after the resume/application screening. (Review Testing Dates above for deadlines) In-Person Testing (See Testing Dates above): Physical Agility Testing To successfully complete the physical agility test, the participant must: Run an obstacle course which begins by sitting in the driver's seat of a car, exiting the car and running 175 feet to an 8-foot ladder and ascend/descend five steps or rungs, then run 50 feet to and crawl for 12 feet and return, running 50 feet to the sitting position in the driver's seat of the car within 101 seconds. Within two minutes of completing the obstacle course, the participant will pull a weighted object (150 pounds) for 25 feet from a standing position. Immediately after the weight pull, the participant will run a distance of ¼ mile within 162 seconds. Oral Board Interview Conditional Job Offer Personal History Statement (PHS) and Release of Information Agreement Background Investigation Polygraph Interview with the Chief of Police Psychological Exam Medical Exam Final Decision•Final Job Offer Salary 40.21•58.64 Hour Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma Job Type Entry Level