Police Patrol Officer
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Job Location:
Pueblo, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The City of Pueblo wants to hire you as a Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level or Later Transfer)! As a police patrol officer your duties will involve police patrol criminal investigations enforcement of traffic laws and regulations related criminal law enforcement activities and a wide variety of satisfying community involvement duties! You will have the support and supervision of a Police Sergeant to help you succeed in your career! This is a great role that gives you the opportunity to make a positive change in the local community. This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits a fast-paced work environment and an annual salary range of $76474.44 - $93288.72. Apply now through November 9th 2025. Click on Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level or Lateral Transfer) for access to the complete job description and to apply today! Visit see all City of Pueblo open positions.
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
Qualifications :
- Be a U.S. citizen at time of application
- Be at least 21 years of age by date of the written exam
- Possess a high school diploma or GED at time of application
- A valid drivers license at the time of application and a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment
- License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business such as an interlock will be cause for disqualification
- During the course of employment a valid license must be maintained and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
- Not have been convicted of the following:
- A felony crime
- A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
- A misdemeanor crime that would affect ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board ( DUI or DWAI within the last five (5) years
- Candidates with prior military service in the armed forces must provide as an attachment to their application their DD-214 which must reflect Character of Service as Honorable or Uncharacterized discharge
A Colorado POST Certification and higher education is highly desirable.
Tattoos and other markings as described below will be cause for disqualification:
- Any tattoos or other markings on the head scalp face ears neck (above the collarbone) or hands (wrist to fingertips).
- Permanent cosmetic make-up on the face or permanent commitment band(s) on the finger(s) are exempt from this policy
- Current Police Department employees hired prior to July 1 2025 will be exempt from this disqualification
Drug usage as described below will be cause for disqualification:
- Any use of marijuana within one (1) year prior to the date of application
- Any use of any illegal drugs (i.e. heroin cocaine LSD amphetamines steroids or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within five (5) years prior to the date of application
Candidates must be willing to submit to a comprehensive background check to include a Truth Verification Analysis. Candidates must also pass a post conditional offer drug screen psychological evaluation and medical examination.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Apply online at Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Operation
- Physical Examinations
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Suspension Experience
- Tribal Law
- Conflict Management
- Security
- Heavy Lifting
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
As a municipal government entity, the City of Pueblo is an employer of choice. The city employs over 800 team members in 15 different departments. Teams of diverse individuals work diligently to accomplish the various objectives that are essential to ensure that the Pueblo community ... View more
