Police Officer (Lateral or POST Certified)

The Erie Police Department has an exceptional opportunity for law enforcement professionals to join our rapidly growing department and community as a Police Officer. We are one of the best departments in the state and serving one of the top ten safest communities in Colorado, we are seeking individuals with a proven track record of excellence and integrity. At Erie, being a police officer means upholding the highest standards of professionalism, compassion, and community service. We pride ourselves on being progressive, customer-focused, and dedicated to best practices, as well as federal, state, and local laws. Join a department committed to making a meaningful impact while fostering strong community relationships.

Please Note:If you are not currently Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or are not actively pursuing a Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification at the time of your application, your application will not be considered. If you are an out of state certified officer and looking to transfer, please start your transfer process with Colorado P.O.S.T. as soon as possible in order to be considered.

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  All complete Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified) applications will be reviewed upon submission.

  
  
• Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by Recruiting with instructions on proceeding to our Law Enforcement test.
• To be considered for the physical agility test and oral boards on November 12, 2025, you must submit your Law Enforcement Test by November 10^th at 12:00 p.m. MST. Candidates who meet or exceed the passing scores on our Law Enforcement Test will receive an invitation to RSVP for the in-person testing-save the date!
• If you have been through Erie PD's testing within the last 6 months and been declined, you are ineligible for retesting until the 6-month period has lapsed.
• After applying through our Career Portal, please check your junk/spam inbox to ensure you are receiving emails from Paycom with updates.
• If you have any questions around the process or have issues applying, please reach out to our Recruiter atRecruitment@erieco.gov.

Starting pay is based on a step scale and will be determined by prior experience in law enforcement, policing, or military service. Please refer to our Written Directives under the section 060.000 Selection and Hiring of Police Personnel (II).

• Responds to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations. May provide emergency medical assistance, controls traffic, and otherwise ensures attention is given to public safety.
• Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens.
• Investigates crime scenes or accidents and assists other officers. Protects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations.
• Enforces traffic laws, vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety.
• Makes arrests as appropriate.
• Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.
• Prepares a variety of daily reports and logs.
• Provides a variety of related police services including transport of prisoners, assistance to motorists, mediates family disturbances.
• May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and works closely with District Attorneys regarding cases.

• Conducts a variety of community-oriented policing activities to include participating in Erie's Community Police Academy, business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, etc.
• Prepares and provides testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys.
• Provides code enforcement and animal control activities as needed. Issue appropriate citations and takes immediate action to mitigate problems and disputes.
• At advanced levels, may be assigned as a Field Training Officer.

As you prepare for next steps, here are some links to resources from the Erie PD page to help you get to know us better and prepare for the interview and testing process:

• Learn about our recruiting process
• Learn more about our department through our Strategic Plan and Annual Report
• Frequently Asked Questions for Erie PD
• Town of Erie Benefits

The Town of Erie is an FPPA (Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado) employer.

To qualify for this position, an applicant must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or for out-of-state applicants, must have the ability to successfully challenge the Colorado P.O.S.T. and obtain certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, physical agility test, polygraph, drug screen, psychological and medical exams.
• Must be able to attain and maintain a variety of law enforcement certifications.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• State of Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate (POST Certification).

• Dates: 10/23/2025 - 11/06/2025 at 12:00 PM MST
• What to Expect: Submit your online application and required documents through our careers site for Command and Recruiting to review.

• Dates: Testing will be open between 10/23/2025 - 11/10/2025 at 12:00 PM MST
  
  What to Expect: Once your application/resume has been reviewed, you will be notified via email to schedule your law enforcement test. Please do not schedule until you've heard from recruitment.

• Dates: 11/12/2025
• Physical Agility Testing
  
  
  
  • What to Expect: Run an obstacle course which begins by sitting in the driver's seat of a car, exiting the car and running 175 feet to an 8 foot ladder and ascend/descend five steps or rungs, then run 50 feet to and crawl for 12 feet and return, running 50 feet to the sitting position in the driver's seat of the car within 101 seconds.
  
  
  
  

Within two minutes of completing the obstacle course, the participant will pull a weighted object (150 pounds) for 25 feet from a standing position.

Immediately after the weight pull, the participant will run a distance of mile within 162 seconds.

• Oral Board Interview
  
  
  
  • What to Expect: For those who pass the Physical Agility Test you will proceed in an oral board interview. They will commence as soon as physical agility testing is completed. This will be a structured panel interview evaluating communication, decision-making, and problem-solving
  
  
  
  

• Dates: 12/08/2025 - 12/10/2025

• Dates: Anticipated start date will be in January 2026
• What to Expect: Welcome to the team!

To review the full job description, environmental and physical factors please review job here.

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Clickhereto learn more.

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement defined benefit plan (FPPA) with employee and employer contributions for Police Certified employees specifically
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program
• Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year (pro-rated if hired after the 1st of the year)
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child.(Employee must have been employed by the Town for at least 12 consecutive months on the day the leave will commence)
• Option to "sell back" PTO after two (2) years of continuous employment
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment atRiskManagement@erieco.govandRecruitment@erieco.gov.

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.