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ERIE POLICE DEPARTMENT
1000 TELLEEN AVENUE
ERIE, COLORADO 80516
303-926-2811

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Updated: June 23, 2025

The Town of Erie is currently accepting applications for our Police Officer-Lateral/POST Certified opening!

Please read more about Erie PD and our qualifications and process. Applicants must first complete the Town of Erie's application prior to completing written testing with NTN. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and pass the Recruiter phone screen to be eligible to take the NTN exam for our department.

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. 

Police Department Location: 1000 Telleen Ave, Erie, CO 80516

Job Posting Dates: 06/20/2025 - 07/16/2025 at 12:00pm MST

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 a Law Enforcement test.
If you clear the Law Enforcement Test you will be provided an invitation to physical agility testing and oral boards on August 20, 2025
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. 
If you have any questions around the process or have issues applying, please reach out to our Recruiter at Recruitment@erieco.gov.

5-Step Pay Scale:

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).

Step 1	$40.96/hour ($85,203/year)
Step 2	$44.24/hour ($90,020/year)
Step 3	$47.78/hour ($99,381/year)
Step 4	$51.41/hour ($106,934/year)
Step 5	$55.32/hour ($115,061/year)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patrol Role

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.

Other

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.

Special Assignments Available:

School Resource Officer (SRO)
K-9 Officer
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Drone Officer
Bike Patrol
SWAT
Honor Guard
LGBTQ+ Liaison
Peer Support

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:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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, polygraph, drug screen, psychological and physical 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).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXAMINATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ

Candidates who are deemed qualified and eligible will be required to participate in and pass the following steps: 

Resume/Application Screening
Law Enforcement Test - Please do not initiate the test until you are notified you are proceeding in our recruitment process. We will provide you information to start your testing after the resume/application screening.
Physical Agility Testing - Scheduled for August 20, 2025
- To successfully complete the physical agility test, the participant must: 
  - 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 ¼ mile within 162 seconds.  
Oral Board Interview  - Scheduled for August 20, 2025
Conditional Job Offer
Personal History Statement (PHS) and Release of Information Agreement 
Background Investigation
Polygraph 
Interview with the Chief of Police
Psychological Exam
Medical Exam
Final Decision – Final Job Offer

Town of Erie Benefits:

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. Click here to 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 ½ 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
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!

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