- Company: City Of Wheat Ridge
- Location: Wheat Ridge
- Salary: $73,507–$112,340/yr
- Full Time
- Wheat Ridge
- $73,507–$112,340/yr
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- $73,507–$112,340/yr
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Join the Wheat Ridge Police Department as a Police Officer Recruit in this full-time position and begin your law enforcement career with full sponsorship to attend one of Colorado's premier police academies. This is your opportunity to serve the community of Wheat Ridge, with comprehensive training and professional development.
About the Role
As a Police Officer Recruit with City Of Wheat Ridge, you'll receive complete sponsorship to participate in the January 2027 Academy, a rigorous and comprehensive training program designed to prepare recruits for a successful career in law enforcement. The academy provides the foundational knowledge, certifications, and skills essential to your development as a peace officer.
What You'll Learn
- Criminal law, procedures, and constitutional policing standards
- Law enforcement fundamentals and patrol operations
- Community policing principles and professional conduct
- Hands-on training in practical law enforcement scenarios
- Certification requirements for Colorado peace officers
What We're Looking For
- U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Ability to pass thorough background investigation and medical examination
- Strong character and commitment to ethical law enforcement
- Physical fitness and mental resilience for the demands of the role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
About City Of Wheat Ridge
City Of Wheat Ridge is dedicated to building a professional and community-focused police department that protects and serves Jefferson County residents with integrity. We invest in recruit training and development because every officer strengthens public safety throughout Wheat Ridge.
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- Role Police Officer Recruit (January 2027 Academy)
- Employer City Of Wheat Ridge
- Location Wheat Ridge
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $73,507–$112,340/yr
- Posted July 1, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (292 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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