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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 at?Recruitment@erieco.gov.? ?

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 invo ving 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