Police Cadet Non-Certified

Salary : $64,439.65 - $96,659.47 AnnuallyLocation : Civic Center, COJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2026-00033Department: PoliceDivision: OperationsOpening Date: 02/02/2026FLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: NA General PurposeApplicants currently attending a Colorado P.O.S.T. certified academy should not apply here. They should apply using the Certified Police Officer job posting.Join the Commerce City Police Department and be part of a dynamic, diverse community committed to safety, service, and excellence. We take pride in our community-based policing initiatives that foster strong connections with residents and businesses while setting the standard for police services in the region. We are seeking dedicated individuals with a passion for serving others, a deep understanding of community-oriented policing, and the ability to communicate, problem-solve, and collaborate effectively in a team environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with a city on the rise, we want to hear from you!Persons hired as Police Cadets will be sponsored and paid to attend a Colorado-certified Peace Officers and Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) academy in the Denver Metro area. A P.O.S.T. academy consists of learning the foundational concepts and laws required to work as a responsible police officer in a variety of activities including physical fitness, police patrol, investigation, crime prevention, traffic safety, community relations, non-criminal police services, Colorado Revised Statutes, arrest control, defensive tactics, defensive driving, and basic firearms. Candidates hired in this recruitment for this position must successfully complete the P.O.S.T. academy, successfully pass the P.O.S.T. certification test, obtain state certification, and sign a reimbursement agreement with the City of Commerce City. Upon completing the P.O.S.T. certification process and starting the In-house Training Academy, the Police Recruit will be promoted to a Police Officer to complete their training at the Commerce City Police Department.Please review the full job description here!Pathway to Our BadgeSELECTION PROCESS:Application ReviewOral Board AssessmentIntegrity InterviewCVSA ExaminationJob Suitability AssessmentBackground InvestigationPsychological AssessmentPre-employment Drug ScreeningMedical AssessmentChief's Interview Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesA Police Cadet performs academic and law enforcement related functions within a law enforcement training academy environment. Police Cadets are expected to strive for excellence in all areas of academics, physical fitness and practical applications. Police Cadets are expected to model the Department's values both during their attendance at the academy and during their off-duty time. Police Cadets are expected to graduate from their academy and obtain their state P.O.S.T. certification. Upon completion of the academy and certification, Police Cadets may be promoted to Police Officer and will be expected to fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities for that position. Essential duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Police Cadets; they are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required, but will include the following:Exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with routine and unusual situations, and academy practices and procedures. Write reports; participate in individual development; attend all academy training classes and sessions; perform routine maintenance on assigned firearms and other Department issued equipment.Maintain contact with assigned Department supervisor; keep up to date with Department emails, policies and procedures; complete all administrative paperwork or assignments in a timely manner.Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to complete the academy and promote to Police Officer. Minimum QualificationsApplicants will be considered eligible applicants if they meet the following criteria:At least twenty (20) years old and will attain the age of twenty-one (21) years upon completion of the P.O.S.T. academy;Possess a valid Colorado driver's license by the date of hire; and,Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) or high school equivalency certificate.Preferred Qualifications:Prior law enforcement or military experienceSpanish language fluency - speaking, reading, writingBilingual language skillsPostsecondary education, excluding law enforcement academyApplications can be disqualified under the following criteria:Applicant has been dismissed from a hiring process for a Commerce City Police Recruit position within the last 12 months;Applicant has a felony conviction;Applicant was Court Martialed for a crime that is the equivalent of a felony under state or federal law, or received a Dishonorable or Less Than Honorable Discharge from the U.S. military;Applicant has a conviction for a crime that prevents applicant's ability to retain their Colorado P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer;Applicant has legally or illegally possessed or consumed marijuana, or any of its derivatives in any form in the last 12 months;Applicant's driver's license has been revoked or suspended in the last 12 months;Applicant's driver's license has been revoked or suspended 2 or more times in the last 5 years;Applicant has illegally sold, manufactured or distributed any controlled substance, prescription drug, steroid or marijuana, or any of its derivatives in any form, in the last 10 years;Applicant has a conviction or deferred judgment for an alcohol-related driving offense in the last 5 years;Applicant has 2 or more convictions or deferred judgments for an alcohol-related driving offense in the last 7 years;Applicant has had a conviction or deferred judgment for hit and run, or failure to remain at the scene of an accident in the last 5 years. Equipment Used, Work Environment and Physical Activities Applications are currently being accepted on an ongoing basis, for the July 2026 Academy. This posting is subject to close without notice. Applications are reviewed daily.PAID TIME-OFF BENEFITS:Holidays: 12 paid holidays each year with the addition of an 8-hour Floating Holiday (in addition to the Floating Holiday that can be earned by participating in the Wellness Program).General Leave: Leave banks are granted to employees after six months of full-time employment. General Leave may be used for vacations, personal business, illness, or other reasons as requested by the employee and approved by his/her supervisor.Other Paid Time Off: Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available to employees.ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.01 In the last 12 months, have you submitted an application for a Commerce City Police Officer or Cadet position AND been invited to participate in the hiring process? Yes No 02 Have you ever worked for the Commerce City Police Department? If yes, please state the time frame(s). Otherwise, put N/A. 03 Are you at least 21 years old, or will you be 21 years old by the date you would graduate the academy and receive your POST certification? Yes No 04 What is your highest level of education? Some High School High School Diploma or GED Some college Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree 05 Are you a U.S. military veteran? Yes No, but I'm currently in the active reserve or national guard No 06 Do you have a valid Colorado driver's license or are you eligible to obtain a Colorado driver's license? Yes No 07 In the last 12 months, has your driver's license been suspended or revoked Yes No 08 In the last 5 years, has your driver's license been suspended or revoked 2 or more times? Yes No 09 Have you ever been terminated from a position of employment or resigned in lieu of termination? Yes No 10 If you answered YES to the above question, please list the circumstance(s), employer(s) and date(s) associated to this issue. 11 Have you been convicted of any misdemeanor crimes? Yes No 12 If you answered YES to the above question, please list the offense(s) and date(s) of the crimes. 13 Have you been convicted of a felony? Yes No 14 If you answered Yes to the above question, please list the offense(s) and date(s) of the crime(s). 15 Has any work-related investigation found you to have been untruthful or uncooperative? Yes No 16 If you answered YES to the above question, please list the circumstance(s), employer and date(s) associated to this issue. 17 Have you ever called in sick to work when you or someone who required your care was not sick? Yes No 18 If you answered YES to the above question, please list the circumstance(s), estimated number of times and an explanation. 19 Have you been convicted of a crime that will prevent you from retaining or obtaining your P.O.S.T. certification? Yes No 20 Have you ever received a Court Martial for a crime that is the equivalent of a felony under state or federal law, or received a Dishonorable or Less Than Honorable discharge from the U.S. military? Yes No 21 Within the last 12 months, have you used any Tetrahydrocannabinol (aka "THC") based products, including but not limited to, recreational marijuana, from the date of application? Yes No 22 If you answered YES to the above question, please provide information about the drug(s), date(s) of occurrence, and circumstances. 23 In the last 3 years, have you possessed or consumed any illegal or illicit drugs, or unlawfully used a prescribed drug? Yes No 24 If you answered YES to the above question, please list the dates of illegal possession or consumption for illegal drugs or marijuana, the type of drug, and the frequency of consumption or possession. 25 Within the last ten (10) years, have you distributed, sold, cultivated, or manufactured any illegal controlled substances, including prescribed drugs, narcotics, steroids, marijuana, marijuana edibles, or other controlled drugs, whether organic or synthetic, as of the date of application? Yes No 26 This position requires shift work that will likely include working days, nights, weekends and holidays, and working 8, 10 or 12 hours shifts. Are you able to accommodate this type work schedule? Yes No 27 This position of Police Officer requires you carry a firearm and be prepared to deploy it when necessary, to include the application of lethal force. Are you willing and able to meet this expectation? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02