Police Officer

The City of Delta Police Department is now accepting applications for a Police Officer. Under direction of the sergeant or assigned supervisor, patrols an assigned area in the enforcement of law and order and prevention of crime; takes intensive field and basic training in the early period of employment. Necessary special requirements are: High School Graduate; possess a valid Colorado driver’s license; State certified or certifiable in Law Enforcement through the Colorado Peace Officers Standards Training (P.O.S.T); must be 21 years of age or more at time of hire; will be required to pass a detailed background and criminal record check, a psychological exam, physical agility, written test, pre-employment drug test and a pre-employment fit for duty exam. The starting salary is $30.01, Salary Range is $30.01-$40.63 per hour as well as substantial contributions to Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for the employee and family, paid holidays and  Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual per pay period, Employee Assistance Program, Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) of Colorado pension plan, generous contributions to a 401A retirement plan, Short/Long Term Disability and 100% City paid Life Insurance. The City of Delta has an exceptional recreation center and the position includes membership to the recreation center and access to the top rated Devil’s Thumb Golf Course. Please submit application and the supplemental application to: City of Delta, Attn: Human Resources, 360 Main Street Delta CO 81416. Applications, supplemental applications and a complete job description are attached. EOE