Recruitment

The GSPD is hiring for the position of Police Officer.  There are currently no testing dates scheduled, but upcoming dates will be announced here. 

If you are interested in becoming a GSPD Officer, you are welcome to submit an application.  Your application will be kept on file for one year and in doing so, you will be notified of the next testing process.

Although not required as part of the hiring process, we encourage you to apply to join us on a ride-along so that you can familiarize yourself with what the job of a GSPD Officer entails.  Simply complete a ride-along form at the front desk during regular business hours.

The Police Department allows for hiring of persons with no experience or training. The accepted applicant will be placed into a Trainee program which will include sponsoring through the Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy at nearby Colorado Mountain College. 

Once hired as a Police Officer, new recruits enter a structured Field Training Program in which they learn and practice the skills necessary to successfully perform the duties of a GSPD Officer.

Pay ranges from $17.75 per hour for the Academy Trainee with no experience, to wages of $21.62 to $33.42 per hour for the Police Officer I , II , and III classifications.

The City has a competitive benefits program, with an excellent retirement program, insurance options, and paid sick and leave time. The City also offers a longevity bonus starting at 5 years of completed service.  For further details, please review the City of Glenwood Springs Benefit Summary

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            The City and the Police Department are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or other factors.