This position is for applicants that have no prior law enforcement experience, or less than three years of paid experience as a law enforcement officer. The minimum qualifications for Police Recruit are:

• You must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire (November academy start).
• You must have a high school diploma or GED.
• You must not have been convicted of a felony (this includes felony convictions as a juvenile).
• You must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• You must meet all requirements necessary to certify with the Colorado POST Board including:
  • You must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime that would affect your ability to certify with the Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. Visit the POST website at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/post/decertifying-misdemeanors for a list of misdemeanors that will preclude police officer certification.
  • You must be able to lawfully possess a firearm.
• If hired, you will be required to furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Status that includes eligibility to lawfully own and carry a firearm and ammunition. Click here for Colorado POST information on Non-United States Citizens Eligibility. While we understand there have been recent changes in state law that permit some persons not lawfully in the United States to become Colorado POST certified, federal law remains as a prohibition to this. In addition, the Colorado Springs Police Department policies regarding firearms for its officers and recruits do not outline any exceptions at this time.
• You must not have been released or discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions.
• You must pass the Physical Readiness Test maintain good physical condition, and meet the medical standards as established by the City of Colorado Springs Police Department.
• You must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Candidates must have a native level proficiency in the English language.

Recruits must be able to be directly exposed to an aerosol and/or gel irritant projector, a conducted energy device and riot control agents during the academy in preparation for a real-world encounter.

• Work under pressure and/or stress
• Follow directions
• Organize and plan
• React effectively during non-routine situations
• Adapt to changing environments
• Effectively identify problems and resolve conflicts
• Establish and maintain cooperative and constructive relationships
• Identify with the customer and actively engage in customer service
• Communicate in writing and orally
• Remember instructions details
• Use impartiality and objectivity
• Use diplomacy and tactfulness