Hybrid Denver Police Interest Form bei City and County of Denver
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Recruitment Interest Form & Candidate Eligibility
Please note that this is the Denver Police Department's interest form and not the official application as the Denver Civil Service Commission and the Denver Police Department are two separate departments within the city. Filling out this form ensures communication from our team and helps set you up for future success within the Denver Civil Service Commission's hiring process.
The Denver Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for our upcoming police academy.
The Denver Police department is the largest police department in the state of Colorado. The DPD is comprised of three divisions with diverse operations staffed by over 2000 uniformed and non-uniformed members. These divisions are divided into patrol, investigations, and administration with various smaller bureaus within the department.
The mission of the Denver Police Department is preventing crime and increasing public trust while honoring the responsibilities granted to us by those we serve, with continued focus on partnerships, learning, and innovation.
Denver Police Officers are typically responsible for the suppression of crime, the protection of life and property, the investigation of criminal activity, the apprehension and arrest of violators of the criminal and traffic laws, the recovery of stolen property and the regulation of non-criminal conduct. Police Officers patrol an assigned sector, precinct or area, familiarizing themselves with businesses, public facilities, people, etc. Police Officers investigate all unusual persons and circumstances, and vehicular accidents; make detailed reports of all such occurrences; and respond to all police calls in their area, as ordered by the dispatcher.
As a Police Officer Recruit you will be put through a training program that consists of 25-28 weeks of instruction at the Denver Police Academy. Recruit Officers generally work an 8-hour day, with ½ hour for lunch, five days a week. For more information please visit our website at: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Police-Department/Jobs/Denver-Police-Recruitment
This position offers:
Full salary and benefits day one of the Denver Police Academy
Benefits that include medical, dental, vision, health savings, life insurance, retirement plans and more
112 hours of Vacation with an additional 144 hours of sick leave per year
Education Incentive Pay with up to an additional $150/month depending on degree
Ability to work off-duty for additional pay
Uniform and equipment allowance
Opportunity to transfer to a variety of career options such as the Strategic Investigations Bureau, Traffic Operations Section, Training Section, Special Operations Bureau, and/or various assignments in community relations after your initial patrol assignment
Job responsibilities will include:
Working a variety of shifts and lead, supervise and interact with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of unique situations
Analyzing the location of a reported alarm or in-progress criminal activity to determine the most expeditious tactical approach, cut-off locations, surveillance locations, and escape routes
Speaking with crime scene personnel and involved parties (suspects, victims, witnesses) to identify all known facts (includes formal interviews, interrogations, and documentation)
Operating a police vehicle to patrol for parked vehicles, moving vehicles, or pedestrians in violation of laws
Patrolling an assigned area by foot or vehicle to note the existence of special or unusual activity, deter crime, project threat of apprehension, and note conditions which may invite the violation of laws or endanger public safety
Inspecting recovered property and identifying ownership, status of property (e.g., lost or stolen), or a means for positive identification
Reading maps to locate streets, businesses, parks, schools, or highways for self or in providing assistance to others
Meeting certification standards and qualifications in the use of firearms and other tactical weapons
For a full list of responsibilities please visit our website at:
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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