Police Officer (Detention)

Police Officer (Detention)

Salary

$82,576.00 - $118,726.40 Annually

Location

Broomfield Detention and Training Facility, CO

Job Type

FT Non-Exempt

Job Number

2026-00080B

Department

Police

Division

Detention

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

BROOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Are you dedicated to making a difference in your community?

Are you passionate about law enforcement?

The City and County of Broomfield is seeking applicants for full-time Detention Officer positions.

Ready to Protect

Proud to Serve

Our Department Values:

Service

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Pride

Professionalism

Trust

Our selection process includes the following:

Application review, phone screen, interview, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer, integrity interview, psychological suitability evaluation, background investigation, post offer psychological evaluation and medical/drug screen.

Have questions about a career in law enforcement or our process?

Contact one of our Background Investigators: 983-888-6635

Salary Range: $39.70 - $57.08/hour | $82,576 - $118,726 annually

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties

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Minimum Qualifications

Training - High school graduate or GED, with some college credit from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience - Experience that demonstrates the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Previous experience in law enforcement and Colorado POST certification is preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be at least 21 years of age. Cannot have been convicted of a felony or a disqualifying misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license with the ability to obtain a valid Colorado drivers license and safe driving record for continued employment. Preferred current and valid Certified Jail Officer (CJO) and/or Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or ability to obtain. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer tests in addition to the interview(s): CVSA (Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer), driving records check, typing/data entry test, background examination, medical examination, psychological examination, drug screening and fingerprint check through CBI/FBI. Ability to meet Departments physical standards.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in an indoor environment, but will occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions. The employee is required to wear body armor while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Work involves a significant amount of time spent inside a Detention Center with a high degree of danger inherent in working with career criminals and emotionally unstable persons. Working conditions can be highly stressful. This position also involves shift work including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; hear; stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands category is classified as Very Heavy (Exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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01

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

The required hours for this position are scheduled on a rotating shift basis (days, swings, graveyards) Sunday through Saturday to include holidays, weekends and mandatory overtime. Are you available to work all of the required scheduled days/hours for this position on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No

03

Are there any hours or days that you cannot work? Please indicate when you are not available to work (example Wednesday evenings). Indicate "N/A" if you are available to work any and all shifts and hours.

04

Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed.

• None
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• 45 semester hours
• Associates degree or 60 semester hours
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

05

Do you possess current/valid Colorado POST certification? (POST/Peace Officer and Standards Training)

• Yes
• No

06

If you have a current / valid POST certification, please enter the number.

07

Do you possess current/valid Certified Jail Officer Certification?

• Yes
• No

08

How much paid work experience do you have in the corrections/detention field? Experience must be accounted for in your application.

• None
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

09

Do you have a valid drivers license and a safe driving record?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you received the following judgment on your drivers license? 9 points in the previous 12 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you received the following judgment on your drivers license? 13 points in the previous 24 months?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you received the following judgment on your drivers license? 4 moving violations in the previous 24 months regardless of points?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you driven under the influence while ability impaired within the past two years?

• Yes
• No

14

I have used marijuana or its derivatives in the past:

• N/A I have never used marijuana
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

15

I have used psilocybin in the past:

• N/A I have never used psilocybin
• less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• more than 5 years

16

I have used illegal substances other than (marijuana) and psilocybin) in the past:

• N/A I have never used this type of illegal substance
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

17

Have you ever received a disciplinary action (including log entry, documented written warning, written warning, reprimand, suspension, demotion or any other employment notation or action taken against you)? Or have you ever been placed on inactive status for cause? Please explain in detail each circumstance to include the date, reason for disciplinary action and the outcome. If this does not apply to you please indicate "N/A".

18

Other than minor traffic offenses, have you ever been convicted of a crime (this includes municipal, state and federal offenses). A conviction includes mailing in a fine where no court appearance is required after a summons is given (mailing a fine means you are pleading guilty to the crime). If this does not apply please indicate "N/A".

19

It is imperative that you accurately complete your application and that full disclosure is made in every category of questions. You may have concerns about the meaning of certain words and what exactly you have to disclose. If you are confused or have any question or doubt about what you are required to disclose, contact Human Resources Department 303.438.6320 for clarification and direction to ensure that your answers are complete. Failure to accurately complete your application, omit information or to disclose false information on your application will result in disqualification from the hiring process. Have you included any and all information in an accurate and truthful manner on your application?

• Yes
• No

20

If you answered "No" to accurately and completely adding any and all information on your application and ensuring that full disclosure is made in every category of questions. You may further elaborate any areas that require clarification here. If this does not apply, and the information contained within your application is accurate and complete indicate "N/A".

21

Are you a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)?

• Yes
• No

22

Are you prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under any federal or state law?

• Yes
• No

23

Were you referred by a current Broomfield Police Department employee? If so, please list their name. If not, please write "N/A" *Please write N/A if you were referred from a hiring event or job fair.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Broomfield

Address 1 DesCombes Drive

Broomfield, Colorado, 80020

Phone 303-438-6320

303-438-6320

Website http://www.broomfield.org/jobs