Lateral / certified officer · Posted Oct 1, 2026
Police Officer - Lateral or POST Certified
Pay
$40.21/hr to $58.64/hr$40.21 - $58.64 Hourly
Closes
Oct 15, 2026Closes in 10 days
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Not stated
The posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 5, 2026 · originalThe Erie Police Department has an exceptional opportunity for law enforcement professionals to join our rapidly growing department and community as a
Police Officer
. We are one of the best departments in the state and serving one of the top ten safest communities in Colorado; we are seeking individuals with a proven track record of excellence and integrity. At Erie, being a police officer means upholding the highest standards of professionalism, compassion, and community service. We pride ourselves on being progressive, customer-focused, and dedicated to best practices, as well as federal, state, and local laws. Join a department committed to making a meaningful impact while fostering strong community relationships.
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Please Note:
If you are not currently Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or are not actively pursuing a Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification at the time of your application, your application will not be considered. If you are an out-of-state certified officer and looking to transfer or seek reciprocity, please start your process with
Colorado P.O.S.T.
as soon as possible in order to be considered.
Police Department Location:
1000 Telleen Ave, Erie, CO 80516
Application Period:
10/01/2026 - 10/15/2026 at 12:00pm MST
Important Information Regarding the Examination Process –
Please Read
Candidates who are deemed qualified and eligible will be required to participate in and
pass
the following steps:
Resume/Application Screening
Law Enforcement Test -
Please do not initiate the test until you are notified you are proceeding in our recruitment process. We will provide you with information to start your testing after the resume/application screening. (Review Testing Dates above for deadlines)
In-Person Testing is scheduled for
10/29/2026
:
Physical Agility Testing
To successfully complete the physical agility test, the participant must
:
Run an obstacle course which begins by sitting in the driver's seat of a car, exiting the car and running 175 feet to an 8-foot ladder and ascend/descend five steps or rungs, then run 50 feet to and crawl for 12 feet and return, running 50 feet to the sitting position in the driver's seat of the car within 101 seconds.
Within two minutes of completing the obstacle course, the participant will pull a weighted object (150 pounds) for 25 feet from a standing position.
Immediately after the weight pull, the participant will run a distance of ¼ mile within 162 seconds.
Oral Board Interview - Scheduled for
10/29/2026
Conditional Job Offer
Personal History Statement (PHS) and Release of Information Agreement
Background Investigation
Polygraph
Interview with the Chief of Police
Psychological Exam
Medical Exam
Final Decision – Final Job Offer
To review the job description, environmental and physical factors please review job here.
About Erie PD
Full department page- Starting pay$83,637
- Top of scale$121,971
- Sworn officers (2025)45
- Open jobs4
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