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Salary: $42.95 Hourly Location : Colorado Springs, CO Job Type: Full Time Employment Job Number: 2026 November - Lateral Department: CSPD Human Resources Opening Date: 01/05/2026 Closing Date: 4/26/2026 11:55 PM Mountain Description This job posting is for an academy to be held in November 2026; however, we reserve the right the right to change the dates if operationally necessary. The 2026 hourly rate is $42.95. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy and obtaining the required POST certification, you will be sworn in as a Colorado Springs Police Officer. A police officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department will patrol assigned sectors and respond to calls for service in order to keep the peace, provide assistance, resolve conflict and maintain positive visibility. An officer also enforces federal, state and local laws and ordinances, as well as deters criminal activity and makes arrests when necessary. A police officer also works in partnership with the community to identify and resolve community concerns, and educates and communicates laws to the public concerning traffic and criminal activity. Investigates and reports all criminal or suspicious activity through Department forms and documents. Renders aid to injured. Job SummaryPatrols assigned sector in marked police vehicle. Responds to calls from citizens. Provides assistance to community members by solving problems and resolving conflict. Locates and arrests suspects of crimes. Issues traffic and criminal summons when necessary. Intervenes in disturbances, fights, and altercations. Pursues fleeing suspects on foot or in vehicle. Climbs, crawls, jumps, and/or runs to pursue suspects and protect life. Pushes/pulls, lifts and/or carries persons and/or suspects who may be injured or unconscious. Makes forceful arrests. Minimum Qualifications This position is for experienced police officers. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications as a Police Recruit, lateral police officer applicants must meet the following additional qualifications: You must be currently certified as a Level I Peace Officer in Colorado as defined by CRS Section 16-2.5-101, or similarly qualified as a Police Officer in another state or federal jurisdiction. Applicants that are serving or have served as military or security police in the Armed Forces do not meet this definition; therefore, they must apply as a Police Recruit. You must have at least three years of paid full time police officer experience as a patrol officer within the last five years by the academy start date. The Department may waive the requirement to have served as a patrol officer in certain circumstances. Experienced officers that have served three years as a patrol officer, but have subsequently been appointed or promoted to Detective or promoted to a supervisory position, could also satisfy the requirement. You must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire (November academy start date). You must not have been convicted of a felony. You must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. You must meet all requirements necessary to certify with the Colorado POST Board including: You must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime that would affect your ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. Visit the POST website at for a list of misdemeanors that will preclude police officer certification. You must be able to lawfully possess a firearm. You must have, by the date of hire, an Associate Degree or 60 college semester hours, OR have enough credits to meet the education requirement through the A national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education must accredit the school or institution granting the degree or credits. Candidates that do not meet educational minimums upon application must submit a statement from their school confirming that they are currently enrolled in a course of study that will allow the candidate to meet the minimum qualifications upon date of hire. If hired, you will be required to furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Status that includes eligibility to lawfully own and carry a firearm and ammunition. Click here for Colorado POST information on non-United States Citizens Eligibility. While we understand there have been recent changes in state law that permit some persons not lawfully in the United States to become Colorado POST certified, federal law remains as a prohibition to this. In addition, the Colorado Springs Police Department policies regarding firearms for its officers and recruits do not outline any exceptions at this time. You must not have been released or discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions. You must pass the Physical Readiness Test, maintain good physical condition, and meet the medical standards as established by the City of Colorado Springs Police Department. You must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Candidates must have a native level proficiency in the English language. By date of hire, candidates that have been selected for employment must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license. In addition, failure to successfully meet all Testing and Performance Standards of the CSPD Police Academy shall constitute a failure to meet the minimum qualification of a hired lateral officer. This includes but is not limited to maintaining the required academic average on exams, and passing the required number of academic and skills tests. Recruits must be able to be directly exposed to an aerosol and/or gel irritant projector, a conducted energy device and riot control agents during the academy in preparation for a real-world encounter. Supplemental Information In order to be successful as a police recruit with the Colorado Springs Police Department, candidates should be able to: Work under pressure and/or stress Follow directions Organize and plan React effectively during non-routine situations Adapt to changing environments Effectively identify and resolve conflicts Establish and maintain cooperative and constructive relationships Identify with the customer and actively engage in customer service Communicate in writing and orally Remember instructions details Use impartiality and objectivity Use diplomacy and tactfulness NOTE: Do not complete the application and supplemental questions on a mobile device, or in a Safari browser. Please view at 01 Do you have at least three years of paid, full-time police officer experience as a patrol officer during the 5 year period immediately preceding the application date (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 02 Are you currently certified as a Level 1 Peace Officer in Colorado as defined by CRS Section 16-2.5-101, or similarly qualified as a Police Officer in another state or federal jurisdiction? NOTE: Applicants that have served in detentions or are serving or have served in the military or security police in the Armed Forces do not meet this definition. (If you answer no to this question, please fill out an application for the Police Recruit position and do not submit a Police Lateral application.) Yes No 03 Have you ever participated in the internship program with the Colorado Springs Police Department? Yes No 04 Have you ever been a cadet with the Colorado Springs Police Department? Yes No 05 Will you be at least 21 years of age by the academy start date in 2026 (November start date)? Yes No 06 What is the highest grade or level of school or highest degree you will have completed by the anticipated hire date in 2026? Select only one. High School Diploma or GED, and am NOT actively pursuing additional college credits to meet the education requirements. High School Diploma or GED, but actively pursuing additional college credits to meet the education requirements using the Alternate Education Program. 1-29 semester college credits 30-59 semester college credits 60+ semester college credits Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 07 Do you understand that if hired, you will be required to furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Status that includes eligibility to lawfully own and carry a firearm and ammunition? Information about this can be found at this link While we understand there have been recent changes in state law that permit some persons not lawfully in the United States to become Colorado POST certified, federal law remains as a prohibition to this. In addition, the Colorado Springs Police Department policies regarding firearms for its officers and recruits do not outline any exceptions at this time. Yes No 08 Have you ever been released or discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions? Yes No 09 Do you have and maintain a valid driver's license, with the ability to obtain a Colorado license upon hire? Yes No 10 Do you have any DUI/DUID and/or DWAI/DWI convictions during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 11 Have you committed any hit and run accidents during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 12 Have you had two or more separate incidents of being convicted of or having wages garnished for failure to pay child support during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 13 Have you ever intentionally failed to file and/or pay taxes (including Federal and/or State if applicable) for the last 3 years preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 14 Have you taken items and/or money without permission of over $100 (added together) from an employer during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 15 Have you stolen anything with the intent to permanently deprive the lawful owner of it, whether caught or not, during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 16 Have you given perjured testimony at any time? Yes No 17 Have you ever given false statements or made falsified reports as a law enforcement officer or have you ever given false statements to a law enforcement officer since the age of 18? Yes No 18 Have you solicited or accepted a bribe while serving in an official capacity? Yes No 19 Have you used marijuana or any THC product during the 1 year (12 month) period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 20 Have you cultivated, sold, manufactured or distributed marijuana or any THC product during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 21 Have you used any illegal drug, to include marijuana or any THC product, on or off duty, while employed as a law enforcement officer? Yes No 22 Have you used any illegal drug, except marijuana or any THC product, during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? This includes LSD, heroin, cocaine, PCP, mushrooms/Psilocybin (to include micro dosing), Amphetamines, Inhalants, Steroids, etc. Yes No 23 Have you cultivated, sold, manufactured or distributed any illegal drug during the 3 year period immediately preceding October 26, 2025 (October 26, 2022 - October 26, 2025)? Yes No 24 Have you used prescribed controlled substances for recreation or for the purpose of getting high that were NOT prescribed to you during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)?Refer to this link for a list of controlled substances Yes No 25 Have you deliberately abused (used for recreation or for the purpose of getting high), distributed or sold any controlled substance that WAS prescribed to YOU during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)?Review this link for a list of controlled substances. Yes No 26 Have you consumed alcohol at work unauthorized during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 27 Have you ever refused to submit to a drug and/or alcohol testing as an employee? Yes No 28 Have you committed a felony during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 29 Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to, or received either a deferred judgment and sentence or a deferred prosecution for a felony crime, or for attempt or conspiracy to commit a felony crime? Yes No 30 Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor crime during the 3 year period immediately preceding April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2026)? Yes No 31 Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor crime that would affect the ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board? Go to to review the disqualifying misdemeanors. Yes No 32 Have you been convicted of a crime of domestic violence? Yes No 33 Have you ever been granted, denied, or sought a waiver or variance from the Colorado POST Board regarding POST certification? Yes No 34 Are you lawfully allowed to possess a firearm?Please refer to this website for some information regarding who is lawfully allowed to possess a firearm in the State of Colorado. Yes No Required Question