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Salary Range (2007):

• Police Officer: $3895.29-5343.57/per month. Candidates with prior law enforcement experience may be hired at a level within the range pursuant to lateral entry guidelines.
• Police Recruit II: $3862.96/per month.
• Police Recruit I: $3661.57/per month.

Non-certified applicants are hired as Police Recruits until successful completion of the academy and the Colorado P.O.S.T Examination. 

Benefits:

Vacation Accrual
112 hours per year for 1-4 years of service
128 hours per year after 5 years of service
152 hours per year after 10 years of service
176 hours per year after 15 years of service

Holidays: 96 hours per calendar year

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: The city offers two health plans administered through Cigna Health Care.  Single and family coverage are available. Dental and Vision insurance is also available.

Retirement: The retirement system for police officers is a self-directed money purchase plan. The city matches the officer's contribution to the plan.

Sick Leave: Accrued at 8 hours per month with no maximum accumulation.

Work Hours: 10-hour/4 day work week (Patrol) 8-hour/5 day work week (Investigations).

Uniform: The City provides uniforms for its police officers, including footwear and body armor.  Officers are responsible for the purchase and maintenance of their service weapon.

Dry Cleaning Services: Paid by the city for sworn officers and uniformed civilian employees.

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