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DENVER CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT 1331 CHEROKEE STREET DENVER, COLORADO 80204 720-913-6010 https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Police-Department
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Updated: April 04, 2025
Position Title: Police Officer Recruit
Job Requirements
Position Title: Police Officer RecruitAge:Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on or before the date of application. Acceptable proof of age will be required if selected to proceed beyond the written test. Acceptable substitutes for a birth certificate include naturalization papers and/or a valid passport.High School Grad / GED:Applicants must have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) on or before the date of application. Acceptable proof of a high school diploma or GED certificate will be required if selected to proceed beyond the written test. Acceptable substitutes for a high school diploma or GED certificate include an original certified high school transcript bearing the official school seal and showing graduation date, or an original letter from the school on the school's letterhead which verifies the graduation.Driver's License:Applicants must possess a valid automobile driver’s license on or before the date of application and up to and including the date of appointment and must maintain any licensing requirements of the respective department. Out of State candidates, there is not a Colorado residency rule at the time of application.Responsibilities:Police Officers are responsible for performing the essential functions of the job which include the suppression of crime, the protection of life and property, the investigation of criminal activity, the apprehension and arrest of violators of the criminal and traffic laws, the recovery of stolen property and the regulation of non-criminal conduct. Police Officers patrol an assigned sector, precinct or area, familiarizing themselves with businesses, public facilities, people, etc. Police Officers investigate all unusual persons and circumstances, and vehicular accidents; make detailed reports of all such occurrences; and respond to all police calls in their area, as ordered by the dispatcher. For any other questions or a complete list of qualifications, please visit our website: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Civil-Service-Commission/About-Us
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