Description
To be considered for this position you must apply through this address: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springsgovps
This job posting is scheduled to be open through May 13, 2019; however, we reserve the right to close this posting prior to the closing date listed above should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date. Please apply early to ensure your application is accepted.
Upon successful completion of the Police Academy and obtaining the required POST certification, you will be promoted to the rank of Police Officer.
A police officer patrols assigned sectors and responds to calls from the communications center in order to keep the peace, provide assistance, and maintain positive visibility. Enforces federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Deters criminal activity and make arrests when necessary. Educates and communicates laws to public concerning traffic and criminal activity. Investigates and reports all criminal or suspicious activity through Department forms and documents. Renders aid to injured.
Job Summary
Minimum Qualifications
This position is for applicants that have no prior law enforcement experience, or less than three years of paid experience as a law enforcement officer. The minimum qualifications for Police Recruit are:
By date of hire, candidates that have been selected for employment must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.
In addition, failure to successfully meet all Testing and Performance Standards of the CSPD Police Academy shall constitute a failure to meet the minimum qualification of the position of police recruit. This includes but is not limited to maintaining the required academic average on exams, passing the required number of academic and skills tests.
Supplemental Information
In order to be successful as a police recruit with the Colorado Springs Police Department, candidates should be able to:
Welcome to the CSPD police officer recruitment website. With almost 700 diverse sworn officers, the CSPD offers opportunities and excitement for those choosing to serve our community as a police officer. Since our humble beginnings in the late 1800's, the CSPD has maintained a standard of excellence that you would be proud to join.
We embrace a proactive policing or Community Oriented Policing philosophy, rather than only crime response. We seek to understand and focus on why crimes are committed and find ways to remove the conditions that are most likely to lead to criminal activity. We expect our officers to exhibit this philosophy and actively create community and police partnerships that identify problem and craft solutions.
Through a rigorous testing and qualification process, we ensure that only the most qualified individuals earn the right to wear our badge. If you feel that you have the integrity, character and abilities required to proudly wear the uniform of a Colorado Springs Police Officer, you are invited to review our qualification information.