Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Colorado
Police and sheriff's patrol officers enforce laws and maintain public order in their assigned areas. They patrol neighborhoods and highways, respond to calls, investigate accidents, direct traffic, and apprehend suspects In Colorado the median pay is $97,350 a year, 28% above the national median of $76,210.
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Who is hiring in Colorado
Openings in Colorado and remote
- POLICE OFFICER · United States Space Force · Buckley AFB, Colorado · $59055–$76773
- POLICE OFFICER · U.S. Air Force Academy · Air Force Academy, Colorado · $55607–$72290
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Colorado
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O*NET-SOC 33-3051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado, annual.