Police Lateral * Experienced POLICE Officers

This job posting is for an academy to be held in November
2026
; however, we reserve 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.

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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 Alternate Education Program. 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.  for Colorado POST information on non-United States Citizens Eligibility. While we understand there have been…