The Broomfield Police Department is a community oriented policing department. The staff of 200 employees support our
Mission Statement and Organizational Values. The Department has 146 certified police officers and 54 civilian employees. Officers are encouraged to become involved in working with the community and developing creative responses to neighborhood problems
For more detailed information on the Department and recruitment process please see Frequently Asked Questions.
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Minimum General Requirements For Police Officer Position (Patrol and Detention)
Must be 21 years of age by hire date
Must be authorized to work within the United States (Applicants from outside of the U.S.
must contact the U.S. Immigration Service for a work permit; U.S. citizenship is not a requirement)
Must have or obtain a valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record by date of hire
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Minimum Education/P.O.S.T. Requirements For Patrol Officer
Must possess current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification or ability to obtain by date-of-hire; and meet one of the following requirements:
60 semester hours (Bachelors preferred)
2 years relevant law enforcement experience and 30 semester hours
4 years relevant law enforcement experience in patrol related duties and a high school diploma or GED
2 years active military service in a law enforcement capacity and 30 semester hours
4 years active full time military service and 30 semester hours(Semester hours must be earned from a North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredited college or university or from an equivalent regional accrediting association)
Minimum Education / Background Requirements For
Police
Officer-Detention
High school
diploma or GED equivalent; college is not required, but preferred
No
felony conviction(s) or disqualifying misdemeanor(s)
P.O.S.T certification is not required
For Recruitment-Related Questions (to include salary and benefit information), Contact:
To view current openings and access application information, please view
Employment Opportunities for the City and County of Broomfield.
Or complete an
employment interest card, and you will be contacted regarding the application process.
The Broomfield Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.