Police Officer
Because of our geographic location, the Grand Junction Police Department provides a full range of high quality services found in few departments our size, including:
*Motorcycle Traffic Unit
*K-9 Unit
*Bomb squad
*Crime lab
*Campus policing
*SWAT team
*Community Advocacy
*Investigations
*School Resource Officers
*State of-the-art Regional
Communication Center
We are looking for certified police officers and certified lateral police officers (with a minimum of 3 years experience). Please view the GJPD Recruitment Video and contact City of Grand Junction Human Resources Department at 256-4105 or visit Employment Opportunities for more information.
*Minimum qualification requirements for
Police Officer include:
*Good physical condition
*Minimum of 21 years of age
*Vision corrected to 20/40 in worst eye
and 20/20 in best eye
*High school diploma or equivalent
*Current valid driver's license (eligible
for Colorado driver's license)
*Good moral character (past criminal
activity may be disqualifying)
*Ability to work on a variety of shifts,
including weekends and holidays
Eligible Police Officer applicants must also complete the following:
*Written test
*Physical agility test
*Oral board interview
*Suitability evaluation
*Background check
*Computerized Voice Stress Analysis
(CVSA) testing
*Medical examination (including drug
screen)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR LATERAL ENTRY OFFICERS
*Minimum of three years of experience
with one department as a Police
Officer.