Police Officer - Detective Assignment (89384)

The Erie Police Department is seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented, experienced Detective or Police Officer interested in advancing their investigative skills through a dedicated assignment within our Investigations unit as a Detective. In this role, you will serve in a detective capacity, working complex cases, collaborating with specialized units, and playing a key role in the community. This assignment provides an exceptional opportunity to build deep investigative experience over a 3-7 year term before returning to Patrol with enhanced expertise, greater career versatility, and a broadened skill set that strengthens your impact on the department.

The selected certified Police Officer must successfully complete the full Field Training Officer (FTO) program before being formally assigned to the Detective special assignment.

️ Please Note: If you are not currently Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or are not actively pursuing a Colorado P.O.S.T. certification at the time of your application, your application will not be considered. If you are an out-of-state certified officer and looking to transfer, please start your transfer process with Colorado P.O.S.T. as soon as possible in order to be considered.

Application Reminders

Attention to detail and thoroughness is expected from applicants. Please ensure you have uploaded a resume, provided your work history explaining gaps of employment and answered each application question providing details if applicable.

Police Department Location

• 1000 Telleen Ave, Erie, CO 80516

Application Period

• 10/01/2026 - 10/15/2026

Expected Earliest Start Date: 12/28/2026

Reminders

• All completed applications will be reviewed upon submission.
• Applicants who meet qualifications will be contacted by Recruiting with instructions on proceeding to a Law Enforcement test which will be due by 10/23/2026. Do not complete or link test results until you have heard from recruiting to do so.
• If you clear the Law Enforcement Test, you will be provided an invitation to physical agility testing and oral boards on 10/29/2026.
• If you have been through Erie PD's testing for a Police Officer (Lateral or POST Certified) within the last 6 months and have been declined, you are not eligible for this position until the 6-month period has lapsed.
• If you have any questions around the process or have issues applying, please reach out to our Recruiter at Recruitment@erieco.gov.

5-Step Pay Scale

The Detective position is considered a special assignment which means the pay scale remains the same at the Police Officer job level but in addition to that you are eligible for the on-call stipend of $250 per on-call week.

Starting pay is based on a step scale and will be determined by prior experience in law enforcement, policing, or military service. Please refer to our Written Directives under the section 060.000 Selection and Hiring of Police Personnel (II).

Below is our 5-step pay scale:

Step 1

$43.42/hour ($90,318/year)

Step 2

$46.90/hour ($97,544/year)

Step 3

$50.65/hour ($105,347/year)

Step 4

$54.50/hour ($113,354/year)

Step 5

$58.64/hour ($121,969/year)

Job Duties for the Detective Special Assignment include and are not limited to the following:

• Investigates crimes against persons and/or their property.
• Investigates illicit drug activities and coordinates activities with the Drug Task Force.
• Manages crime scenes; collects, establishes chain of custody, processes and maintains evidence.
• Conducts on scene and follow-up interviews of witnesses and victims.
• Conducts on scene and follow-up interrogations of suspects.
• Arrests suspects involved in violations of laws.
• Performs surveillance and develops leads.
• Obtains and executes arrest warrants, subpoenas, production of records, and search warrants.
• Develops and maintains case files and other files to document all pertinent information.
• May provide oversight with the field investigative work of police officers.
• Prepares and file criminals cases with the town's prosecuting attorney, the Boulder County and Weld County district attorney's offices.
• Provides testimony in court.
• Prepares and presents written reports and oral presentations as required.
• Serves on Weld and Boulder County Critical Incident Response Teams
• Serves as police officer to cover shifts as required.
• Attends training including firearms, arrest control, first aid CPR, legal updates etc.; attends meetings with community, staff, and other agencies; participates in community and education programs and projects.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Once your Detective assignment ends you will return to Patrol and duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to the following:

• 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.

Additional Special Assignments Include:

• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• K-9 Officer
• Traffic

Collateral Duties Include:

• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Drone Officer
• Bike Patrol
• SWAT
• Honor Guard
• LGBTQ+ Liaison
• Peer Support

As you prepare for the next steps, here are some links to resources from the Erie PD page to help you get to know us better and prepare for the interview and testing process:

• Learn about our recruiting process
• Learn more about our department through our Strategic Plan and Annual Report
• Frequently Asked Questions for Erie PD
• Town of Erie Benefits

The Town of Erie is an FPPA (Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado) employer.

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)
• State of Colorado Peace Officers Standards Certificate (POST Certification)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Two years of continuous service as a certified Police Officer
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph, drug screen, psychological, and medical exams.
• Must be able to attain and maintain a variety of law enforcement certifications.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of advanced criminal investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal statutes, codes, ordinances, and relevant case law relating to criminal or illegal activity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with peers, , superiors, court officials, prosecuting attorneys, suspects, witnesses, other law enforcement personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with victims, suspects and fellow police officers.
• Is required to be on-call and respond in a timely manner for case investigations and crime scene processing which may occur outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

Important Information Regarding the Examination Process - Please Read

Candidates who are deemed qualified and eligible will be required to participate in and pass the following steps:

• Resume/Application Screening

• Law Enforcement Test - Please do not initiate the test until you are notified you are proceeding in our recruitment process. We will provide you with information to start your testing after the resume/application screening.

• Physical Agility Testing - 10/29/2026

• To successfully complete the physical agility test, the participant must:

• Run an obstacle course which begins by sitting in the driver's seat of a car, exiting the car and running 175 feet to an 8-foot ladder and ascend/descend five steps or rungs, then run 50 feet to and crawl for 12 feet and return, running 50 feet to the sitting position in the driver's seat of the car within 101 seconds.

• Within two minutes of completing the obstacle course, the participant will pull a weighted object (150 pounds) for 25 feet from a standing position.

• Immediately after the weight pull, the participant will run a distance of ¼ mile within 162 seconds.

• Oral Board Interview - 10/29/2026

• Conditional Job Offer

• Personal History Statement (PHS) and Release of Information Agreement

• Extensive Background Investigation

• Polygraph

• Interview with the Chief of Police

• Psychological Exam

• Medical Exam

• Final Decision - Final Job Offer

To review the job description, environmental and physical factors please review job here.

Accomodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.

Town of Erie Benefits:

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment.

Designated full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
• Option to "sell back" PTO after two years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at Town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!

EEOC Statement:

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.