Recruitment

The Police Department has the following openings:

• None at this time

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.