Application Process

Applications are CLOSED for all candidates, including out-of-state lateral, Colorado POST-certified police officers and certified candidates.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible candidates are

out-of-state lateral candidates with at least three years of law enforcement experience to be able to meet Colorado POST acceptance or
already Colorado POST-certified officers
and MUST possess a bachelor's degree

entry level candidates with a bachelor's degree

Applications, when open, are accepted on-line and also from the City of Arvada Human Resources Department, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80001.

Police candidates must complete an application from the City of Arvada web site at https://arvada.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/alljobs.cgi or by clicking the View All Jobs link below. Select the police officer position, which will lead to the application process.

All information must be completed on the forms.

Applications may be rejected if application is incomplete or if partial packets are submitted.

All applicants should read the disqualifications page for anything that might eliminate their eligibility.

If not selected in an application process, the applicant must wait one year to reapply unless your status has changed to Colorado-certified or lateral candidate.

The City of Arvada requires that ALL police officer applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field of study. This is a mandatory requirement for hire as an Arvada police officer.

When hiring new recruits, the Department will accept applications from college seniors in their final semester of their degree program. A letter from the dean of the school stating the candidates expected graduation date must accompany the application.