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BOULDER POLICE DEPARTMENT 1805 33RD ST BOULDER, COLORADO 80301 (303)441-3320 https://bouldercolorado.gov/police
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Updated: March 11, 2026
Job Profile Summary Under limited supervision, with integrity, professionalism, humanity and courage, protects life and property through the enforcement of laws.Works proactively, in cooperation with the community, responds to calls for service, patrols areas, and performs investigative and service functions.
Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Patrols a designated area of the city on foot, bicycle, and/or in a radio-equipped patrol car.• Performs complex investigations, renders service, enforces traffic and criminal laws, and generally provides for the safety of the public.• Interacts and works with diverse groups of people within the department and the community, renders service and collects information.• Uses problem solving skills, creativity, and innovative approaches to identify community concerns; presents options for courses of action; identifies resources; plans for implementation of desired changes, and evaluates success by obtaining information and increasing knowledge of persons and conditions within an assigned area.• Works with community members to identify and analyze crime and other problems within an assigned area and designs strategies to address those problems.• Anticipates crime trends and makes plans to break negative patterns before they become established.• Creates an environment in which community members are motivated to organize and assist in the implementation of problem-solving strategies; frequently works with youth on various activities and special projects which are consistent with organizational values.• Coordinates information and resources among other department employees, public and private agencies, and members of the public regarding crime problems and solutions by: working with other department employees (commissioned and non-commissioned) as well as public and private agencies in designing and implementing problem solving strategies.• Locates and organizes resources needed to implement strategies. Consistently shares information with other department members.• Establishes two-way communication and acts as an informational source to members of the public regarding crime problems and solutions.• Complies with department policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing.• Analyzes and interprets legal codes and criminal evidence.
• Thoroughly prepares written reports and memorandums summarizing information.• Properly uses computers for reports, communications, and information retrieval.• Professionally testifies in court regarding policing duties. Must be a credible witness.• Provides regular and reliable attendance to job duties.• Affects arrest.• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.• Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.• Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.• Reports all accidents and damage to city property.• Works a varying shift or schedule.• Works overtime as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Ability to successfully pass a standardized police officer test.• Ability to successfully pass the Physical Agility Testing (PAT). More information is at www.BPD.jobs.• Ability to give clear, audible and concise commands.• Ability to restrain and arrest suspects after receiving training.• Ability to demonstrate proficient use of weapons after receiving training.• Ability to operate a two-radio after training.• Ability to learn to use observation skills to learn new information and appropriately apply to situations.• Ability to appropriately accept constructive criticism.• Ability to learn the geography of the local area.• Ability to perform essential physical functions of the job.• Ability to comply with laws, rules, and regulations.• Ability to demonstrate adaptability, initiative, and dependability.• Skills in effective oral and written communication.• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history. More requirements are outlined inthe Background Information section.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONQualified applicants will be required to complete several stages of interviews and testing, pass a job suitability assessment, may need topass a physical abilities test, and complete a thorough background investigation including a CVSA/Polygraph and a medical evaluation withdrug screen. Applicants must be able to demonstrate personal and professional honesty, integrity, sound judgment as shown in applicant’scriminal history, background, motor vehicle record, and use of drugs and alcohol. Preference will be given to applicants who have no history 11:48 AM03/10/2026Page 3 of 7of use, sale or possession of illegal substances.The following will disqualify any applicant from consideration:• Any felony conviction• Commission of a felony, whether convicted or not within the past 5 years• Commission of any non-traffic related misdemeanor, whether convicted or not within the past 3 years• Excessive number of traffic violations• Use, even by prescription, of any product containing THC within 3 months prior to an anticipated hire date.• Any marijuana business ownership or interest within the past 3 yearsThe use, sale, possession, or transfer of any illegal controlled substance within the past 2 years (examples: Cocaine, Heroin,LSD, Methamphetamine, MDMA,).•Unlawful sale or fraudulently obtaining any controlled scheduled substance with the past 5 years (Examples: Barbiturates,Benzodiazepines, Sleep Medication, Codeine, Morphine, etc.)•• Use of a substance prescribed to another person will be reviewed for substance type, frequency, and length of time.Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selectionprocess.•PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Four-year college degree from an accredited college or university.• Colorado Peace Officer Certification (refer to the P.O.S.T. web site at http://www.ago.state.co.us/post/brochure.html ).• Experience and demonstrable skills working with computers.• Knowledge of the Boulder area and community.• Skills in bilingual English and Spanish or English and South East Asian languages.Skills and documented proficiency in the use of a double action semi-auto handgun (9mm, .40 cal or .45 cal), 12 gageshotgun and/or patrol rifles (Colt AR-15, Ruger Mini-14).•• Hiring preference may be given to in-state candidates.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMust have sixty (60) accredited college credit hours, all at a grade C or better, OR fulfilled US active military duty commitmentwith an honorable discharge, OR two (2) years of police officer experience commensurate with municipal police work. (TheBoulder Police Department is the sole authority on determining if an applicant's experience meets these standards). Collegecredit hours must be from a U.S. Department of Education accredited college or university, or applicant must supply writtenverification that credits would transfer to a college or university that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education. All credithours must have been completed at time of appointment.•For lateral transfers, candidates must have two (2) years of full-time police officer employment as a sworn, non-military lawenforcement officer assigned to patrol or investigative functions with authority to make arrests, enforce, and investigateFederal or State or Local laws; and statutory authority to carry a firearm for employment. 11:48 AM03/10/2026Page 4 of 7• Ability to obtain Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST) certificate within 6 months of hire date.Lateral applicants must have POST certification at time of hire. Out of state Laterals must be in good standing with theirstate/agency(ies) and must be eligible for a Colorado POST provisional certification upon hire.•SUPERVISIONSupervision received: SergeantSupervision exercised: NoneWORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTSPhysical and Mental Effort: Primarily active physical work, which requires occasional lifting over 100 lbs, frequent lifting up to50lbs, and constant lifting up to 30lbs. Constant walking, standing, or sitting for up to 8-10 hrs/day. Constant and repetitiveuse of the hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation. Frequent and repetitive use of the feet in the operation of the footcontrols of a vehicle. Occasional pushing of items up to 80# and pulling of items up to 100#. Frequent bending, squatting andkneeling. Occasional running, climbing, reaching overhead, crawling, and digging. Frequent eye/hand coordinationnecessary. Vision, speech and hearing all necessary. Corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in both eyes; no marked red-greendeficiency of color vision and no dimming of red objects; normal depth perception; no significant interference with night vision;no significant loss of peripheral vision; strabismus which is accompanied by double vision and not correctable. This will alsoinclude no hearing loss of greater than 46 decibels in the 3,000 cps range. Ability to complete and maintain physical trainingrequirements. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.•Work Environment: May work outdoors year-round regardless of weather conditions. Works in a setting subject to continuousinterruptions and background noises.•Machines and equipment used: Frequently uses/wears weapons and specialized equipment associated with policing andoperates police vehicle. Uses standard office equipmentincluding computer, typewriter, scanner, digital camera, fax/photocopy machine, calculator, pager, and cell phone.•Additional Job DescriptionLast updated: February 2026Job Title Default Police OfficerRestrict to CountryManagement Level Individual ContributorJob Level T4 - Advanced-Level TradesJob Family Digital Only IT PackagePublic Safety•
