Police Department Jobs
The Boulder Police Department is currently accepting applications for new and lateral police officers.
We have an expedited hiring process with qualified applicants being eligible for hire within 60 days of completing their application. - Apply Now - Deadline to apply is October 20th.
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 $92,758 starting January 2020.
- Wide Variety of Specialty Units
- College Town with Thriving Downtown Area
- Boulder PD SWAT Team
- 3 Months Paid Parental Leave
- Abundant Opportunities for Overtime
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
- HR Services Coordinator Diane Herzberg
- 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
We are currently accepting applications for Records Specialist
The Boulder Police Records Unit is a fast-paced environment offering diverse job responsibilities and assignments. We are committed to practicing sound records management through teamwork and technology by collecting, processing, maintaining and disseminating information in a timely, accurate and consistent manner to the public, other police department staff, and law enforcement partners.
- Hiring salary starts at $18.88 per hour, with the possibility for an increase in starting pay depending on relevant experience.
- This posting is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately.
- For more information, or to apply, please go to bouldercolorado.gov/jobs.
- Apply Now - Records Specialist