Police Officer - Lateral or POST Certified (83290)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Erie Police Dept and Municipal Court Facility - Erie, CO 80516Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $43.42 - $58.64 HourlyJob Category: Police

The 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.  

➡️ 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 looking for a sponsorship and employment, please consider our future Police Cadet opportunity that is expected to post in July 2026.
If you are an out-of-state certified officer and looking to transfer, please start your transfer 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  

Job Posting Dates:

03/06/2026 - 04/03/2026 at 12:00pm MST

🔔 Reminders:

All complete Police Officer (Lateral/P.O.S.T. Certified) applications will be reviewed upon submission.   
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by Recruiting with instructions on proceeding to a Law Enforcement test.  
If you clear the Law Enforcement Test, you will be provided an invitation to physical agility testing and oral boards (scheduled in one day).
If you have been through Erie PD's testing within the last 6 months and have been declined, you are not eligible for retesting until the 6-month period has lapsed.    
After applying through our Career Portal, please check your junk/spam inbox to ensure you are receiving emails from Paycom with updates.
If you have any questions around the process or have issues applying, please reach out to our Recruiter at Recruitment@erieco.gov.      

5-Step Pay Scale:

Starting pay is based on a step scale and will be determined by prior experience in law enforcement, policing, or military service. Please refer to our Written Directives under the section 060.000 Selection and Hiring of Police Personnel (II). 

Below is our 5-step pay scale beyond the Police Cadet and Entry Level pay. Review the generous increases as you progress at Erie PD: 

Step 1 
$43.42/hour ($90,318/year) 


Step 2
$46.90/hour ($97,544/year) 


Step 3
$50.65/hour ($105,347/year) 


Step 4
$54.50/hour ($113,354/year) 


Step 5
$58.64/hour ($121,969/year) 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Patrol Role 

Respond to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations.  May provide emergency medical assistance, control traffic, and otherwise ensure attention is given to public safety. 
Detect and prevent criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas.  Note possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions.   Promote crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents, including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens. 
Investigate crime scenes or accidents and assist other officers.  Protect evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations. 
Enforce traffic laws, vehicle codes, and promotes traffic safety.   
Make arrests as appropriate.  
Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety. 
Prepare a variety of daily reports and logs. 
Provide a variety of related police services, including transport of prisoners, assistance to motorists, and mediation of family disturbances. 
May conduct or assist with in-depth investigations involving felonies or other serious offenses and work closely with District Attorneys regarding cases. 

Other 

Conduct a variety of community-oriented policing activities to include participating in Erie’s Community Police Academy, business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, etc.  
Prepare and provides testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys. 
Provide code enforcement and animal control activities as needed. Issue appropriate citations and take immediate action to mitigate problems and disputes. 
At advanced levels, ma