About Our Job

The Denver Civil Service Commission utilizes this job posting only for former Denver Police Officers who wish to be rehired with the Denver Police Department.  

Responsibilities:

Police Officers are responsible for performing the essential functions of the job which include the suppression of crime, the protection of life and property, the investigation of criminal activity, the apprehension and arrest of violators of the criminal and traffic laws, the recovery of stolen property and the regulation of non-criminal conduct.  Police Officers patrol an assigned sector, precinct or area, familiarizing themselves with businesses, public facilities, people, etc.  Police Officers investigate all unusual persons and circumstances, and vehicular accidents; make detailed reports of all such occurrences; and respond to all police calls in their area, as ordered by the dispatcher.

1. Complete Initial Application

You must first submit an application and a cover letter with Denver Civil Service Commission. We do not recommend using a cell phone. The cover letter must be addressed to the Chief of Police, clearly stating your interest in rejoining the Department, highlighting any skills or experiences you’ve gained since leaving, and explaining the reasons for your previous departure.

If you are immediately notified that you do not meet the minimum qualifications, you may email the Denver Civil Service Commission to learn further details at [email protected].

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2. Eligibility

Former members of the classified service who were separated under honorable circumstances may be reemployed/rehired upon meeting each of the following:

• Applicants will be considered for reemployment if they have not exceeded three (3) years from the time of separation to the time of reemployment.
• Applicants must apply before 2½ years of separation. If no vacancies are available, the applicant will be placed on a list not to exceed the three (3) year requirement for reemployment.

• Written approval by the chief of the Denver Police Department
• Written approval by the Executive Director of Safety
• Written approval of a majority of the members of the Civil Service Commission
• Pass examination requirements
  • If separated less than ninety (90) days:
    • Examination(s) may be required on a case-by-case basis if deemed necessary, at the discretion of the Civil Service Commission.
  • If separated at least ninety (90) days or more:
    • Polygraph exam
    • Job Suitability Assessment (JSA)
    • Background investigation
    • Medical evaluation including drug screen

Rules regarding pension and re-employment can change. If you are a Pension/DROP recipient, please contact FPPA regarding re-employment rules and benefit impacts prior to submitting your application."

Note: In the event the approval of either the chief of the department, the Executive Director of Safety, or the Civil Service Commission is not granted, the former member shall have no right to seek review of that decision before the Civil Service Commission, the department chief, or the Executive Director of Safety.

3. Salary & Benefits Information

Reemployed members shall be reemployed at the highest rank previously held except that the rank when reemployed shall not be higher than police officer 1st grade. Reemployed members shall retain the seniority they had at separation, but no seniority shall be granted for the time during which they were separated, and service shall not be construed as continuous.

Benefits:            

• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Medical and dental insurance
• Uniforms and most equipment furnished
• Pension Plan
• Support of our employee organizations to assist you before you become a Denver Police Officer and during your career
  • Denver Police Protective Association (Our Police Union)
  • Denver Black Police Officer Organization 
  • Denver Police National Latino Police Officers Association  information)

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.

For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.