Rehire (ONLY) Police Officer
Company websitedenvergov.org (City and County of Denver, opens in new tab)
Base salary $112,408
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range Police Department Training Division
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- LocationPolice Department Training Division
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (52 min ago) · observed since
About this job
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].
If you have technical problems with Workday, please contact the Workday Service Desk at (720) 337 - 4357, option #2.
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
- If separated less than ninety (90) days:
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.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
About Everything Else
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Position Type
PolicePosition Salary Range
$112,408.00 - $112,408.00Starting Pay
Agency
Denver Police DepartmentRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Source: City and County of Denver on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($112,408) is above 40% of the 181 Public Safety & Protection roles nationwide listed on this site. Their median floor is $120,000; the middle half runs from $109,383 to $142,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingRehire (ONLY) Police Officer$112,408
Rehire (ONLY) Firefighter$106,287
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Forensic Scientist Supervisor - Drug Chemistry and Trace Unit - Denver Police Department Crime Lab$101,050 to $166,733
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Internal Equity Manager$101,050 to $133,892
Director of Airport Services - Denver International AirportFrom $124,937
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Rehire (ONLY) Police Officer (this listing) | $112,408 |
| Rehire (ONLY) Firefighter | $106,287 |
| Senior Real Estate Planning Project Manager - Denver International Airport | From $101,050 |
| Forensic Scientist Supervisor - Drug Chemistry and Trace Unit - Denver Police Department Crime Lab | $101,050 - $166,733 |
| Forensic Scientist Supervisor - Drug Chemistry and Trace Unit - Denver Police Department Crime Lab | $101,050 - $166,733 |
| Internal Equity Manager | $101,050 - $133,892 |
| Director of Airport Services - Denver International Airport | From $124,937 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-03-02
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Police Department Training Division
$112,408.00 - $112,408.00
- Method
- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.