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Police Officer Recruit (July 2026 Academy)

@ City of Wheat Ridge
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Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
$35-$54/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Attend academy training, Engage with community and department operations, Follow laws and safety procedures
Requirements Summary:Minimum qualifications include age 21+ by academy graduation, HS diploma/GED with 3 years full-time work, no felony, valid driver's license, Colorado POST eligibility, and clean background.
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GENERAL PURPOSE: As a new recruit with the Wheat Ridge Police Department, you will receive full sponsorship to attend one of the top police academies in Colorado. This comprehensive training program prepares you for a successful career in law enforcement by covering a broad range of essential topics and practical skills. Training includes instruction in criminal law and procedures, communication and de-escalation techniques, patrol operations, crime scene investigation, community policing, and problem-solving strategies. You will also receive hands-on training in traffic investigations, use of force protocols, firearms handling, arrest control techniques, and emergency vehicle operations.



 



Wheat Ridge was founded during the 1859 Gold Rush as a rest stop for miners and later named for its golden wheat fields. As unsuccessful miners turned to farming, the area thrived with orchards, vegetable fields, and later, greenhouses, earning the title “Carnation City.” Incorporated in 1969, Wheat Ridge now offers a central location with easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains. It operates as a home-rule city with a council-manager government, where the elected council sets policy, and the manager oversees daily operations and budgeting.

 



CORE VALUES: The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to excellence and ACTION!:




  • Accountability: Employees take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and recommendations and are accountable to each other and the community

  • Change: Adapts to changing organizational needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

  • Teamwork: Employees value teamwork as a collaborative effort, with each person contributing unique skills, knowledge, and training to achieve common goals.

  • Integrity: Employees uphold the highest ethical standards, recognize the importance of public and customer trust and adhere to the values of the organization.

  • Opportunity: Employees are empowered to grow professionally, develop best practices, and seek challenges to advance the City.

  • NOW!: Employees are proactive, timely, and efficient in responding to the needs of the organization and the community – NOW!



 



RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential responsibility of this position is to attend and successfully complete the Combined Regional Academy.  Before the academy begins, the recruit may perform non-sworn police-related duties, participate in training activities, support departmental operations, and maintain compliance with department policies and standards.