Recruitment

The Broomfield Police Department is a community oriented policing department. The staff of 247.5 full-time equivalent employees support our Mission Statement, Vision, and Organizational Values. The Department has 183 certified police officers and 64.5 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 or text "Join BPD" to 720-794-9648.

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

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: 
• A high school diploma or GED. College is not required, but preferred
• No felony conviction(s) or disqualifying misdemeanor(s) 

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

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