Police Officer Recruit / Academy

Police Officer Recruit

Accepting applications for the January 2026 Post Academy! About the community, Windsor, Colorado, established in 1890, is a thriving home-rule municipality strategically located between Denver and Cheyenne. Originally rooted in agriculture and railroads, Windsor has grown fivefold in the past 30 years, becoming one of Colorado's most desirable communities in northern Colorado. With excellent schools, quality healthcare, and diverse housing, Windsor offers a safe, close-knit environment. The town is home to 44,632 residents, with easy access to nearby cities and educational institutions like Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado. Windsor features 26 parks, 53 miles of trails, and a vibrant downtown. Major employers include Anheuser-Busch and Vestas Blades America. Upcoming developments include the Legends Sports Complex and a new Police Department facility.

About the department, the Windsor Police Department is comprised of six main divisions : Community Engagement, Investigations, Patrol, Property & Evidence, Records, and Special Operations. As an agency, the Police Department continues to work toward strengthening its relationship with the community by recruiting individuals that reflect its vision of striving to do better each day, and by hiring only those who are committed to serving everyone in the community at the highest level.

The Police Department provides the following community services :

• Community Engagement Team : Establishes and fosters positive relationships within the community.
• Investigations : Conducts follow-ups and prepares cases for appropriate clearance.
• Patrol : Keeps watch and responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Property & Evidence : Maintains the integrity of evidence and / or property collected during a criminal investigation and / or held for safekeeping.
• Records : Gathers accurate crime data from officers, processes, maintains, and releases police records.
• Special Operations : Handles commercial vehicle inspections, Municipal Court security and provides support at special events. This team is also an integral part of the Town's traffic safety efforts.

The Windsor Police Department recently completed a new 43,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate future growth of both sworn and non-sworn personnel. This state-of-the-art building includes advanced tools and resources such as training spaces, a multipurpose conference area, evidence-processing facilities, and an onsite gym.

If you value integrity, relationships, and innovation and want to make a difference every day, we invite you to apply and join our team! Applicants must submit a cover letter and updated resume along with their application. The cover letter should highlight your qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position, while the resume should provide an up-to-date overview of your professional background.

Compensation : $34.65 hour / non-exempt. All applicants must successfully pass the Department background, psychological evaluation, drug, medical and physical screening to be issued a final offer of employment. If hired and accepted, the Academy is sponsored by the Town of Windsor. You will receive an hourly wage while attending POST Academy and have the option to enroll in our insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Essential Job Functions

The Individual in the Police Officer Recruit role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, Department, Division, and pursuant to laws, regulations and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for and / or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive :

Other duties depending on organizational need may include the following :

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of : Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to : Learn proper Police procedures and methods. Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine and take emergency and / or appropriate action. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks, including a computer. Type at a reasonable speed necessary for successful job performance. Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system including mobile dispatch terminals. Participate in strenuous physical activities including sufficient strength, endurance and body flexibility to accomplish classroom requirements. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Successfully complete a POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Successful completion of interview process and a police background investigation, including but not limited to a physical and psychological examination. Acceptance of employment for this position requires a signed employer / employee agreement regarding the repayment of training costs should the incumbent not successfully complete the police academy, become Colorado POST certified, be terminated by the town, or leave the town for other employment in her / his first three years.

Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following : climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The physical requirements of this position are considered Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation of machines (including inspection); operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. The employee may be subject to the following environmental conditions : inside, such an office setting; outside, with little to no effective protection from weather; extreme cold, typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Extreme heat, temperatures typically above 100 degrees of periods of more than one hour; subject to noise. The employee is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, or the skin; subject to oils. This position is considered safety-sensitive because the individual is responsible for their safety as well as the safety of others. Performing these job functions under the influence of drugs or alcohol would pose significant dangers.

Education, experience and formal training :

Licenses or certificates :

Additional Information

Note : This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position