Police Officer

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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

What We're Looking For

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

Recruitment Timeline

Important Notice

During the course of the application and hiring process, you will be asked to disclose information about your past activities.

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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