Police Department Jobs
Now accepting applications for NEW and LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS
We have an expedited hiring process with qualified applicants being eligible for hire within 90 days of completing their application. - Apply Now
Benefits & Salary
Officers with the Boulder Police Department are represented by our collective bargaining unit, the Boulder Police Officer Association (BPOA) who negotiates benefits and salary with the City of Boulder. As of the 2019/2020 contract, new officers earn 202 hours of vacation time and 120 hours of sick time each year.
The current hiring rage for new officers is $62,898 - $76,352*, with top out pay at $89,622 and starting January 2020 that will increase to $92,758.
- Wide Variety of Specialty Units
- College Town with Thriving Downtown Area
- Boulder PD SWAT Team
- 3 Months Paid Parental Leave
- Abundant Overtime Opportunities
Schedules
Officers assigned to the Patrol Division bid for schedules in November of each year, for the following calendar year. Officers work a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts.
Hiring Process
- Application Submission & Review
- Initial Testing
- Video Interview
- Oral Boards & Physical Ability Testing
- Follow Up Interview
- After completing the above listed steps, successful candidates are eligible to be referred to post conditional job offer testing.
Helpful Contacts & Links
- Commander Katie McEldowney
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 303-441-3396
- HR Services Coordinator Diane Herzberg
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: 303-441-3334
- Ride Along Request
* Starting pay for officers hired in 2019 is $62,898. Some candidates may qualify for a higher starting salary, which is dependent on experience