Continuous Denver Police Academy - Entry Level Police

2026 Continuous Denver Police Academy – Entry Level Police Recruit

Apply for the 2026 Continuous Denver Police Academy – Entry Level Police Recruit at the City and County of Denver.

The Denver Civil Service Commission and the City and County of Denver are accepting applications for entry‑level police recruits for the 2026 Police Academies, scheduled as follows. We reserve the right to change dates if necessary.

• 26‑1 – scheduled to start on March 16, 2026
• 26‑2 – scheduled to start on June 22, 2026
• 26‑3 – scheduled to start on December 28, 2026

Please complete the initial application on a laptop or personal computer; we do not recommend using a cell phone.

After submitting the Workday application, you will receive an email. If you are not automatically disqualified, you may schedule the National Testing Network (NTN) test.

• If you are notified that you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications, email the Denver Civil Service Commission at cscinfo.
• If you have technical problems with Workday, contact the Workday Service Desk at (720) 337‑4357, option #2.
• For testing, visit the NTN website at  A fee is required to take the Frontline National Examination; a waiver can be requested for financial hardship.
• Testing takes a maximum of 20 minutes per section.

Salary: $73,065 annually (starting 1/1/2026)

• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Medical and dental insurance
• Uniforms and most equipment furnished
• Pension plan

Police officers are responsible for performing the essential functions of the job, including:

• Suppressing crime
• Protecting life and property
• Investigating criminal activity
• Apprehending and arresting violators of criminal and traffic laws
• Recovering stolen property
• Regulating non‑criminal conduct
• Patrolling an assigned sector, precinct, or area
• Investigating unusual persons and circumstances, vehicular accidents, and all police calls as ordered by the dispatcher
• Preparing detailed reports of all occurrences

• Minimum age of 21 at time of application
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification
• No felony convictions or legal impediments to perform essential job functions
• Valid driver’s license
• Colorado residency at time of hire
• Eligibility for Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification
• Ability to legally purchase and possess a firearm

Questions about the application process can be directed to the Civil Service Commission at (720) 913‑3371 or CSCinfo.

• Position Type:
  Police
• Salary Range: $71,633.00 - $71,633.00
• Agency:
  Denver Police Department
• Redeployment during city‑wide emergencies possible within City and County of Denver

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, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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