Police Officer - Experienced

• An application must be submitted through our website to be considered for this position. To apply for this position please go to: ****City of Canon City**{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
• ABOUT THE CITY**

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Cañon City is proud of their rich heritage and many cultural and artistic venues. Located in the Southcentral portion of Colorado, it is a Home Rule Municipality and the county seat of Fremont County. It is a Council-Administrator form of government with the Administrator reporting directly to the City Council. Cañon City was founded in 1858 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and was originally intended as a commercial center for mining in South Park and the upper Arkansas River. With a city population of over 16,700, Cañon City straddles the easterly flowing Arkansas River and is a popular tourist destination for whitewater rafting, sightseeing and rock climbing.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

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• $10,000 Hiring Bonus***: $2,500 at commencement of employment, $2,500 after successful completion of Field Training Program and $5,000 after one year of service post Field Training.**

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Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties for the Cañon City Police Department, to maintain public order, and to assist and protect the lives and property of Canon City residents, business owners, and visitors.

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Applicants should have Three (3) years of experience as Police Officer I in the Canon City Police Department (CCPD), or One (1) year of experience with CCPD and Three (3) years of experience with another law enforcement agency, or Five (5) years of experience with another law enforcement agency

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and 21 years of age at the time of swearing in. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and must have a valid Colorado Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within sixty (60) days of hire, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Cañon City. Applicants must be a Certified Colorado Police Officer.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. Additional information about the job can be found on the job posting.

**HOW TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION**

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To view the full job posting and benefits information visit: City of Canon City - Job Opportunities{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

**JOB PROFILE**

**Department: Police Department**

**Reports to: Police Sergeant**

**Hourly Wage Rate: $29.09-$35.63**

**FLSA Status:** **Full-Time Non-Exempt**

**Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday August 23, 2026**