Police Officer Overview

The Greeley Police Department will be accepting applications and testing for the position of Police Officer throughout the year.    The next test date is October 30-31. Applicants will be contacted with specific information when applications are received and processed by the Human Resources department. 

The application form is available in several ways:
• Police Officer Application in Adobe Acrobat format (295kb). Use this if you are going to print the application but complete it by hand.

• Police Officer Application in MS Word format (1031kb). You can download the application and fill it out on your computer IF you have MS Word. If you do not have Word, please use the Acrobat form.

•Pick up an application in person at City Hall, 1000 10 Street

Additionally, you must complete and submit a Personal History Statement with your application. This is included with the Application document (see above). If you have any questions or problems please email hr@greeleygov.com

Important Dates

Testing will be conducted in Greeley approximately four times each year.   The next testing will occur in early 2009, although the exact date has not been determined.  Applicants will be contacted with specific information when applications are received and processed by the Human Resources department. 

In addition to testing in Greeley, off-site written tests may be administered at various community colleges throughout Colorado who have Police Academy programs. Contact your local Academy director to check on test dates in your area.

Information for test dates and sites will be provided to candidates by mail upon receipt of a completed application form.  Testing is typically scheduled four times per year.

After your completed application is received, it will be screened for basic qualifications.   Your application will be rejected if there are any omissions or incomplete information.

If you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified of the dates, times and locations for the written test.

If you have any questions about the recruiting process,  please call the Human Resources office at 970-350-9710.

The written test is pass/fail. Candidates who pass the written test will be invited to continue in the process which includes:

• Essential Functions Test (administered only in Greeley) Full description of EFT is provided at the bottom of this page.
  
• Spanish bilingual testing (when requested by the applicant)
  
• Interview
  
• Background Investigation
  
• Polygraph test
  
• Drug test
  
• Physical evaluation
  
• Psychological evaluation.

**See application and information packet for additional information

Police Officer 2009 Salary

Non-certified:  $46,588 / year plus benefits

POST Certified:  $50,794. Pay up to $55,982 is available for experienced officers depending upon number of years experience and the size of the department.  For details on the requirements please read the Lateral Entry Pay policy . 

For additional information on POST certification see Colorado State's website for Police Officer Standards and Training

Job Summary

Perform individually and as member of a team and participate in the following activities: enforce local, state and federal ordinances, regulations and laws; apprehend suspects; respond to and investigate disturbances and accident calls; patrol and conduct surveillance; receive training and maintain skills proficiency; operate a vehicle during routine and emergency situations; communicate with the public in normal and adverse situations; complete verbal and written reports and documentation; work independently following written and verbal instructions that are general in nature. Must be able and available to work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Required Skills/Experience

• Must be 21 years of age by date of hire;
  
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record;
  
• Be eligible to carry a weapon in the State of Colorado
  
• Must be a United States citizen;
  
• Be in good physical condition;
  
• Have vision of or correctable to 20/20;
  
• No felony/misdemeanor or domestic violence convictions;
  
• Spanish/English bilingual skills highly desired.

Post-Hiring Requirements:
Successful candidates who are not Colorado POST certified must obtain POST certification within six months of date of hire, or

• Must successfully meet Colorado POST reciprocity requirements.
  
• Upon being hired, POST Certified candidates must successfully participate in and pass field training program.

A candidates who is not selected may re-apply and retest at any subsequent hiring process provided s/he has not been disqualified by the Civil Service Commission in writing.

Essential Functions Test (EFT)

The Essential Functions Test is a series of obstacles and physical maneuvers that represent the essential physical functions potentially required of police officers.

 

The course begins with the candidate seated in a vehicle, door closed and seatbelt fastened.  On command, the candidate will exit the vehicle;

run to and scale a 6' wall (wood);

run to and scale a 4' chain-link fence;

run to a staircase, ascend 5 stairs and descend them on the other side;

turn around immediately and crawl through a ground level opening;

turn immediately and climb through an opening;

run to and through a change-of-direction drill;

run to a 160# sled and pull it 25’ in one direction turn around and drag back 25’;

run approximately 350 yards with seven changes of direction

run to the firearms area and dry-fire six rounds right-handed and six rounds left-handed in a steel ring.

 

 

 

The total length of this course is approximately 525 yards.

 

This course is PASS/FAIL.  You must complete the entire course without stopping.  You will have a maximum of three minutes and 35 seconds (3:35) to successfully complete the test.  Should you fail the test on the first attempt, you will be given one opportunity to retake the test the same morning.