Date: July 18th, 2018 4:32 PM
Author: boyish location
$85K after 3 years plus overtime and benefits is not bad
Salary and Benefits
The Denver Police Department offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In fact, we are one of only a handful of agencies in the metro area that first hires and then trains you to become a certified Police Officer in the State of Colorado. As a Police Recruit in the academy, your annual pay rate starts at $55,000. Academy graduates receive a salary increase to $57,533 as a 4th grade Police Officer. Our aggressive annual pay increases allow you to make $85,763 after completing 3 years of service. Yearly salary increments are based upon 2017 pay benefits information.
As you rise through the ranks, your salary continues to increase. Listed below are additional salaries based on your rank:
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Police Officer Recruit $56,788
Police Officer 4th Grade
Police Officer 3rd Grade
Police Officer 2nd, Grade
Police Officer 1st, Grade
Technician
Detective
Corporal
Sergeant
Lieutenant
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In addition to our excellent compensation package, Denver Police Department offers:
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Competitive rates on health, dental and vision insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
All uniforms and some equipment provided at no cost
Bullet proof vest provided every five years
Yearly uniform allowance
Innovative technology installed in our newer fleet of Ford Police Utility Interceptors
Opportunity for career advancement upon completing three years of patrol duties, and the opportunity for advancement to many different career options within the department.
$57,533
$63,679
$68,178
$85,763
$91,509
$94,432
$94,432
$102,538
$117,595
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