What Colorado Springs PD pays
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$89,336
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Colorado Springs PD
Police Recruit
Colorado Springs, COCloses Jan 3, 2027$31.87/hrstartingPolice Lateral *FOR EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICERS*
Colorado Springs, COCloses Jan 3, 2027$42.95/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsYou must be currently certified as a Level I Peace Officer in Colorado as defined by CRS Section 16-2.5-101, or similarly qualified as a Police Officer in another state or federal jurisdiction.
- Lateral experience required3 years
How Colorado Springs PD compares nearby
All 14 Colorado Springs Area agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Colorado Springs PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Colorado Springs | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs PD | Hiring | $66,290 | — | None | |
| El Paso County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Manitou Springs PD | Hiring | $70,300 | +$4,010 | None | |
| Fountain PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Calhan PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Green Mountain Falls PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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