Police Recruitment

Minimum General Requirements for Police Officer Position (Patrol and Detention)

• Must be 21 years of age by hire date.
• Must be a United States citizen by birth, naturalization or a lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
• No felony conviction(s) or disqualifying misdemeanor(s).
• Must have or obtain a valid Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record by date of hire.
• For "lateral" police officer positions, including applicants who have put themselves through an academy, but have not yet been employed with a law enforcement agency; Applicants must possess current, valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification in good standing or ability to obtain by date of hire. Contact Colorado P.O.S.T. at 720-508-6721 or via email with any questions.
•  For police officer sponsorships or professional staff member (non-sworn) positions, a Colorado P.O.S.T. certificate is not required.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• College is not required, but is preferred.
• A drug-free lifestyle is preferred. Illegal and recreational drug use have varying periods of abstinence depending on substance type. Continued abstinence is required after hire. Please call 983-888-6635 if you have specific questions.      

At the City and County of Broomfield we welcome diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture. We strive to have our workforce represent many different cultures, viewpoints, and backgrounds where everyone can bring their authentic selves.