Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level or Lateral Transfer)

Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level or Lateral Transfer)

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 $79,227.60 - $96,647.04. Apply now through February 28th, 2026.

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 driver's license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver's 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

A 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.