Erie Police Department
Police Officer - Lateral or POST Certified
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Position Title: Police Officer - Lateral or POST Certified
Concentration: Law Enforcement
Level of Entry: Lateral Entry
Hiring Agency
Agency: Erie Police Department
Address: 1000 Telleen Ave
City: Erie
State: CO Zipcode: 80516
Contact: Lorraine Sahlieh
Phone: 7207375353
Email Address: lsahlieh@erieco.gov
Descriptive Tasks/Responsibilities for Position
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.
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, may be assigned as a Field Training Officer.
Special Assignments Include:
School Resource Officer (SRO)
K-9 Officer
Traffic
Detective
Collateral Duties Include:
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Drone Officer
Bike Patrol
SWAT
Honor Guard
LGBTQ+ Liaison
Peer Support
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, an applicant must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or, for out-of-state applicants, must have the ability to successfully challenge the Colorado P.O.S.T. and obtain certification.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph, drug screen, psychological, and physical exams.
Must be able to attain and maintain a variety of law enforcement certifications.
Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
State of Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate (POST Certification).
Application Period
Application Period Begins: 05/01/2026
Application Period Ends: 07/31/2026
Number Positions to be Filled: 2
Yearly Salary: $83,628.00 to $121,969.00
(Some agencies may post only their standard hourly rate)
