Careers

Police Officer:

up to $115,198/yr*

*Total includes 1.5% bonus for having a Bachelor’s Degree

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Find your Passion

We have unique challenges in our community.  If you have the desire to help people and make a difference every day in people’s lives, the Arvada Police Department has the perfect opportunity for you.

Unique

Starting Salaries

Working for the Arvada Police Department offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth across different specialized units.

Police Officer:

$87,067 – $115,198*

Master Police Officer:

$120,382*

Police Sergeant:

$131,710 – $142,875*

Benefits

Officers at the Arvada Police Department receive comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement and investment options, paid leave, and wellness programs to support their well-being.

Insurance
  • Medical Insurance – Employer-provided or subsidized healthcare plans.
  • Dental Insurance – Coverage for dental care and procedures.
  • Vision Insurance – Coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts.
Retirement & Investment Plans
  • 401(k) Employer Match – Company matches employee contributions at 12%.
  • 457 Retirement Plan – Additional tax-advantaged retirement savings option.
Leave & Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay – Extra pay for working designated holidays.
  • Sick Leave – Used for own illness or to care for a family member, medical/dental/vision appointments
  • Floating Holidays – Flexible paid time off for personal or religious holidays.
  • Compensatory (Comp) Pay – Time off or pay in lieu of overtime hours worked.

College Degree Bonus – 1.5% for a 4-year degree. 

Wellness
  • The City partners with Marathon Health to provide a wellness clinic to all employees and their dependents who are enrolled. 
  • The Department offers confidential and free therapy/counseling sessions for employees and their families through Brower Psychological Services.
  • Upon completion of wellness activities (annual physical, safety training, wellness presentation, etc), employees receive one additional paid day off per year.
Additional Benefits
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Basic life insurance of 2x employee’s annual salary.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $2000 annually.
  • Fitness center and equipment for free use
  • Department provided uniforms and gear (except for firearm)
  • Administrative Officer
  • Patrol Officer
  • SWAT
  • School Resource Officer
  • Detective
  • Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
  • Community Response Impact Officer (CRIT)
  • Field Training Officer
  • Community outreach, resource, and enforcement team (CORE)
  • Traffic
  • K9

Opportunity

Arvada Police Department

Here are some of the opportunities that are available working for the Arvada Police Department.

Best

Top of the Class

We are looking for the best and the brightest to serve with and for our community. Here is how you can grow and become a star with the Arvada Police Department.

PRE-ACADEMY PROGRAM

We prepare you for success in your career with the Arvada Police Department by providing:

 

  • Physical Fitness Programs
  • Local Geography
  • Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) Training
  • Policy & Procedure Training
  • Work/life balance schedule

 

Receive a full salary and benefits from pre-academy through the fully funded Colorado POST law enforcement academy!

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