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City of Grand Junction POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - ACADEMY SPONSORED: $39.69 HOURLY CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER: $39.69 HOURLY About The Position Are you searching for something more than a job? Are you ready to serve your community through a challenging and rewarding career in policing with an agency that offers personal and professional development? If so, we invite you to read on. The City of Grand Junction sponsors the Police Officer Recruit while he or she completes the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Basic Academy program through Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction, CO. After successful completion of the POST Academy, Officers are moved to a 16-week Field Training Officer (FTO) Program with the Grand Junction Police Department. Upon successful completion of the FTO Program, recruits are released to solo patrol as a Sworn Police Officer. What We Offer Full-time,
$39.69/hr. paid training
while attending the POST Academy, and during FTO training 100% paid tuition, books, uniforms, and supplies Full benefits We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. About The Grand Junction Police Department At the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD), we are committed to enhancing community safety, reducing fear of crime, and elevating the quality of life through partnerships and innovative policing initiatives. What You'll Do Attend, participate, and successfully complete a POST certified police academy. Pass all required classes, scenarios, physical training, and other assigned duties and tasks Patrol assigned areas within City limits Respond to radio dispatch calls for investigation of breaches of the peace and citizen complaints Perform preliminary and initial investigations at scenes Prepare citations and summonses Make arrests and transport individuals Appear in court to offer testimony relative to the investigation of incidents Prepare a variety of reports and records Offer assistance to citizens What We're Looking For Good physical condition Minimum of 21 years of age, as of date of hire High school diploma or equivalent Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Colorado driver license Good moral character Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays Notice To Applicants In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments. Testing Process Telephone Interview Ride A-Long Physical Ability Test Written Exercise Oral Board Interview Suitability Evaluation Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Fingerprints/Background Investigation Executive Interview Pre-employment drug, medical, and psychological evaluation screening Recruitment Timeline Phone interviews will start the week of July 14, 2025, the last week of phone interviews will be August 18, 2025. Two physical ability testing dates available (applicants will pick one to attend): August 19th, September 10th Oral board interviews will start the week of August 18, 2025, the last week of oral board interviews will be September 8, 2025. Executive Interview Dates Tentatively Scheduled The Weeks Of: October 13th, November 3rd All final offers for the January 2026 Academy, will be tentatively extended no later than November 21, 2025. Important Notice During the course of the application and hiring process, you will be asked to disclose information about your past activities. Any felony investigation or conviction Any conviction for a crime of violence, specifically assaults, domestic violence, etc. Any conviction for a hate crime such as ethnic intimidation Perjury conviction Any theft conviction regardless of value of item Theft from current employer or a previous employer Drug use (including marijuana) and/or current alcohol abuse An alcohol or drug conviction including but not limited to DUI/DWAI, depending on recency Hit and run accident conviction Being under or having been under driving restraint, cancelation, suspension or revocation of driving privileges in Colorado or any other state City Of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants)
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City of Grand Junction POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT - ACADEMY SPONSORED: $39.69 HOURLY CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER: $39.69 HOURLY About The Position Are you searching for something more than a job? Are you ready to serve your community through a challenging and rewarding career in policing with an agency that offers personal and professional development? If so, we invite you to read on. The City of Grand Junction sponsors the Police Officer Recruit while he or she completes the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Basic Academy program through Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction, CO. After successful completion of the POST Academy, Officers are moved to a 16-week Field Training Officer (FTO) Program with the Grand Junction Police Department. Upon successful completion of the FTO Program, recruits are released to solo patrol as a Sworn Police Officer. What We Offer Full-time,
$39.69/hr. paid training
while attending the POST Academy, and during FTO training 100% paid tuition, books, uniforms, and supplies Full benefits We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. About The Grand Junction Police Department At the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD), we are committed to enhancing community safety, reducing fear of crime, and elevating the quality of life through partnerships and innovative policing initiatives. What You'll Do Attend, participate, and successfully complete a POST certified police academy. Pass all required classes, scenarios, physical training, and other assigned duties and tasks Patrol assigned areas within City limits Respond to radio dispatch calls for investigation of breaches of the peace and citizen complaints Perform preliminary and initial investigations at scenes Prepare citations and summonses Make arrests and transport individuals Appear in court to offer testimony relative to the investigation of incidents Prepare a variety of reports and records Offer assistance to citizens What We're Looking For Good physical condition Minimum of 21 years of age, as of date of hire High school diploma or equivalent Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Colorado driver license Good moral character Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays Notice To Applicants In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments. Testing Process Telephone Interview Ride A-Long Physical Ability Test Written Exercise Oral Board Interview Suitability Evaluation Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Fingerprints/Background Investigation Executive Interview Pre-employment drug, medical, and psychological evaluation screening Recruitment Timeline Phone interviews will start the week of July 14, 2025, the last week of phone interviews will be August 18, 2025. Two physical ability testing dates available (applicants will pick one to attend): August 19th, September 10th Oral board interviews will start the week of August 18, 2025, the last week of oral board interviews will be September 8, 2025. Executive Interview Dates Tentatively Scheduled The Weeks Of: October 13th, November 3rd All final offers for the January 2026 Academy, will be tentatively extended no later than November 21, 2025. Important Notice During the course of the application and hiring process, you will be asked to disclose information about your past activities. Any felony investigation or conviction Any conviction for a crime of violence, specifically assaults, domestic violence, etc. Any conviction for a hate crime such as ethnic intimidation Perjury conviction Any theft conviction regardless of value of item Theft from current employer or a previous employer Drug use (including marijuana) and/or current alcohol abuse An alcohol or drug conviction including but not limited to DUI/DWAI, depending on recency Hit and run accident conviction Being under or having been under driving restraint, cancelation, suspension or revocation of driving privileges in Colorado or any other state City Of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants)
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