The Jefferson County Regional Police Academy is recruiting now for the fall Class of 2018. Candidates who accept a full time employment offer by the department, attend the academy which is paid by the Wheat Ridge Police Department. Following graduation, recruits join the department and undergo 12 weeks of field training.

To apply go to ci.wheatridge.co.us 

The Wheat Ridge Police Department is proud of the number of officers currently serving our community who also have a history of serving our country in one of the armed forces. 

While the City requires that all Police Officer and Police Recruit applicants (without Military service) have at least 60 semester hours, or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college or university in a non-vocational school.60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from a non-vocational accredited college or university.  This requirement can be waived in lieu of four years of Active Duty Military Service with an Honorable Discharge.    

A DD214 must be submitted to support military years of service and type of discharge.

Salary

Salary Range, (as of Jan. 2021) - $59,000 - $89,500

Officers will reach the top salary level of $89,500 six years after academy graduation.

The Hiring rate for Police Recruits is $59,000 annually. Non-certified applicants are hired as Police Recruits until successful completion of the academy and the Colorado P.O.S.T. examination, at which time they move to a P.O.S.T Certified Officer level. 

The Hiring rate for P.O.S.T Certified Level Police Officers with 0 – 3 years of experience is $59,000-$66,030 annually.

The Hiring rate for Lateral Police Officers with three+ years of experience is $66,030-$89,500 annually, based on years of experience, knowledge, skills and certifications.   

Department Salary Pay Plan

 Current Benefits

Paid Time Off - Personal Time-Off is accrued at a rate of 12.5 PTO hours per month, which equates to approximately 162 hours per year for vacations, medical/dental appointments, personal business, child care issues, bereavement, family emergencies, off-the-job injury, incidental illness, incidental care for family members, and all other absences not covered under another plan.

• Extended Sick Leave
• Ten Official Holidays
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
  • ICMA-Retirement Corp. – Police Recruits contribute 4%/City contributes 4%; five year, vesting period
  • ICMA Retirement Corp. – Immediately, sworn team members and the City contribute 11%; Seven year vesting period.
• Additional voluntary benefits are also available.