Job Description
In order to be considered for our next Academy, which is scheduled to begin on September 5, 2012, you must complete testing by February 26, 2012.
The Colorado Springs Police Department’s application process has changed. All applications MUST be completed and submitted online first through the Government Jobs.com website.
See http://www.springsgov.com/Files/Online_Employment_Application_Guide.pdf for a step by step application guide.
Once CSPD verifies your eligibility to apply, you will be issued a CSPD test voucher and redirected to the NTN site to continue your registration and schedule tests.
Applicants may apply for either the Lateral or Patrol Officer Positions listed for Colorado Springs Police Department, but not both.
Academy Schedule:
For the most current information, visit our Employment News page at:
http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=2858.
Salary Information: A Police Lateral starts as a Police Officer 2 at $4,854 monthly, progressing to Police Officer 1 one year after date of hire with successful completion of a 10 week Academy and a Field Training Officer program.
Benefit Information: Benefits through the City of Colorado Springs include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, short term disability, long term disability care, long term care, employee assistance program, longevity pay, uniforms, sworn vacation, sick leave, vacation buy, holidays, education assistance, Medicare, and COBRA. Defined benefit retirement plan offered through the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA); voluntary deferred compensation plan also available.
Department Overview: The Colorado Springs Police Department embraces a proactive policing philosophy. Rather than just responding to crime that has occurred, we seek to understand why crime is committed and find ways to mitigate or remove the conditions that may lead to criminal activity. This policing philosophy is called Community Oriented Policing. Inherent in this philosophy is the creation of community and police partnerships in problem identification and solution. The Department values commitment, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and ethics.
City Information: Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado. With an estimated population of 419,848 in 2011, it is the second most populous city in the state of Colorado and the 47th most populous city in the United States. In 2007, the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 609,096. Colorado Springs is located just east of the geographic center of the state and 61 miles south of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.
Colorado Springs was selected as the No. 1 Best Big City in "Best Places to Live" by Money magazine in 2006. In 2009, Colorado Springs was ranked 9th on Forbes "Best-Bang-for-the-Buck" list, compared to other major U.S. cities.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is currently authorized 647 sworn police officers. This includes authorizations for 78 Sergeant, 24 Lieutenant, and 7 Commander Positions.
Population: 419,848 (2011 est.)
Additional Details
Age: 21 years of age.
US Citizen: Yes, or able to lawfully work in the U.S.
High School Grad/GED
Valid COLORADO State Driver's License
Ability to Read and Speak the English Language
Speaking a second language desirable
Vision:
• Normal binocular vision.
• Far visual acuity correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
• Normal color vision. A pseudoisochromatic plate (PIP) test is administered to all candidates.
College Schooling Prior and Post Hiring:
You must have by the date of hire an Associate Degree or 60 college semester hours. A national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education must accredit the school or institution granting the degree or credits. Candidates that do not meet educational minimums upon application must submit a statement from their school confirming that they are currently enrolled in a course of study that will allow the candidate to meet minimum qualifications upon date of hire.
A Bachelors Degree is desirable.
Academy Certification: Yes
Prior Experience: You must have at least three years of paid police officer experience as a patrol officer within the last five years. The Department may waive the requirement to have served as a patrol officer in certain circumstances. Experienced officers that have served three years as a patrol officer, but have subsequently been appointed or promoted to Detective or promoted to a supervisory position, could also satisfy the requirement.
• Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: Any conviction of a felony crime.
• Any conviction of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• Any conviction of a misdemeanor crime that would affect your ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. For a list of misdemeanors that will preclude police officer certification visit the POST website at:
www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/post/misdemeanors.pdf
• Any felony committed will be an automatic disqualifier unless as an adult the felony was committed as a juvenile. (An adult applicant committing a felony as an adult would be disqualified. If an adult committed a felony as a juvenile, the following circumstances will be considered: The applicant's age at time of the illegal act and the nature and severity of the offense).
• Any misdemeanor crime commission (excludes marijuana-related misdemeanors or those involving unlawful use of physical force) within the past 3 years.
Salary Information:$4,854 monthly
GENERAL JOB INFORMATION: Frontline Scoring
• Video Human Relations Test (70% Cut Score)
• Reading Test (70% Cut Score)
• Report Writing Test (No Cut Score)
Physical Abilities Test
• Push-Ups (25 Minimum)
• Sit-ups (30 Minimum)
• 1.5 Mile Run (15:54 Maximum)
• 300 Meter Sprint (66 seconds Maximum)
CSPD does not follow NTN’s Human Relations re-test policy. The NTN policy conflicts with the City’s Civil Service Rules, which specify that scores used to create the Eligibility List, are valid for 12 months. These rules may not be waived.
CSPD allows candidates to retake the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) once during a 12 month period. If you fail your first attempt at the PAT, you may request to re-test. PAT re-tests must be paid for with CSPD Test Vouchers, which may be obtained by emailing Tammy Likovetz at likoveta@ci.colospgs.co.us.
TO PRE-TEST and QUALIFY for this position, go to: www.NationalTestingNetwork.com and select "Law Enforcement," then select the department/position. Read the department job requirements and if qualified, schedule testing at Pikes Peak Community College. Schedule test date and time(s) on the calendar, fill out the application and history forms. Be at the test location at least 30 minutes prior to test time for check-in and briefing. If you have questions, call 866-563-3882. There is a Google Map on our website under "Testing Locations" at the bottom of the front page.
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