Job Description
ERIE POLICE DEPARTMENT
1000 TELLEEN AVENUE
ERIE, COLORADO 80516
303-926-2811
Updated: January 17, 2025
***Please submit your application through the link provided (where more information and links are included), to be considered for this position.***
The Town of Erie is currently accepting applications for our Police Cadet role where we will be sponsoring you to attend the Police Academy in preparation to join Erie Police Department.
Please read more about Erie PD and our qualifications and process. Applicants must first complete the Town of Erie's application prior to completing written testing with NTN. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and pass the Recruiter phone screen to be eligible to take the NTN exam for our department.
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The Erie Police Department has an amazing opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement and join a quickly growing department and community as a Police Cadet.We are the best department in the state and among the top ten safest communities in Colorado! To be an Erie police officer is to be an exceptional and courageous person who interacts frequently with the public and with the highest of integrity. Our customer service is above reproach; we are professional, compassionate, progressive, and community-oriented, dedicated to the best practices, federal and state laws, and town ordinances.
We are looking for NON-P.O.S.T. Certified candidates to send to a P.O.S.T accredited Law Enforcement Academy in Colorado. The academy will begin in July or August 2025 and runs approximately 18-22 weeks. The Town of Erie will pay the cost of the academy for each cadet selected and cadets will be paid an hourly wage while attending the academy!
Erie Police Department Location:1000 Telleen Ave, Erie, CO 80516
Job Posting Dates: 1/13/2025 - 02/10/2025 at 8:00am MST
All complete Police Cadet applications will be reviewed upon submission.
Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by Recruiting with an invitation for a phone interview, before proceeding.
Once you clear the phone screen, you can expect a law enforcement test.
Lastly an invitation to physical agility testing and oral boards on February 26, 2025.
If you have been through Erie PD's testing within the last 6 months, you are ineligible for retesting until the 6-month period has lapsed.
If you have any questions around the process or have issues applying, please reach out to our Recruiter.
Starting Pay Range:
Police Cadet
$33.11/hour ($68,868/year)
Police Officer - Entry Level (After graduating the Academy and P.O.S.T. certified)
$37.93/hour ($78,892/year)
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:
Step 1
$40.96/hour ($85,203/year)
Step 2
$44.24/hour ($90,020/year)
Step 3
$47.78/hour ($99,381/year)
Step 4
$51.41/hour ($106,934/year)
Step 5
$55.32/hour ($115,061/year)
Police Cadets must successfully graduate from the Academy and attain the Colorado P.O.S.T. certification. Upon graduation, the Cadet will transition to the position of Police Officer for the Erie Police Department. As a new officer, the officer will attend a four-week, in-house mini academy followed by a 14-week Field Training and Evaluation program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Once P.O.S.T. CERTIFIED)
Patrol Role
Responds to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations. May provide emergency medical assistance, controls traffic, and otherwise ensures attention is given to public safety.
Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes 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.
Investigates crime scenes or accidents and assists other officers. Protects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations.
Enforces traffic laws, vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety. Notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and advises or makes arrests as appropriate. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.
Prepares a variety of daily reports and logs.
Provides a variety of related police services including transport of prisoners, assistance to motorists, mediates family disturbances.
May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and works closely with District Attorneys regarding cases.
Other
Conducts 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.
Prepares and provides testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys.
Provides code enforcement and animal control activities as needed. Issue appropriate citations and take immediate actions to mitigate problems and disputes.
At advanced levels, may be assigned as a Field Training Officer.
Special Assignments Available:
School Resource Officer (SRO)
K-9 Officer
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Drone Officer
Bike Patrol
SWAT
Honor Guard
LGBTQ+ Liaison
Peer Support
As you prepare for 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates for the Police Cadet position must be 21 years of age by P.O.S.T. certification and the attainment of the Basic Peace Officer Certification through Colorado P.O.S.T.
Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License
Must be a High School graduate or have the G.E.D. equivalent
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:
Recruiter Phone Screen
Law Enforcement Exam
Physical Agility Testing - February 26, 2025 - 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 - February 26, 2025
Conditional Job Offer
Personal History Statement (PHS) and Release of Information Agreement
Background Investigation
Polygraph
Interview with the Chief of Police
Medical Exam
Psychological Exam
Final Decision - Final Job Offer
Town of Erie Benefits:
The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Click here to learn more.
Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
Voluntary Life/AD&D
Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Retirement defined benefit plan (FPPA) with employee and employer contributions for Police Certified employees specifically
457 Retirement Plan
Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program
Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year (pro-rated if hired after the 1st of the year)
3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child.(Employee must have been employed by the Town for at least 12 consecutive months on the day the leave will commence)
Option to "sell back" PTO after two (2) years of continuous employment
Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.
Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
Pet Insurance
Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 33.00 37.00 Per Hour
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