Police Recruit Program

Contact Us

  1. David Angelo

    Chief of Police
    Email Chief David Angelo
    Phone: 303-833-0811 Ext. 3701

NOW HIRING!

We are now hiring for a Police Recruit position and are offering sponsorship for the August 2025 Police Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch a rewarding career in law enforcement. 

What We Offer:

  • Academy sponsorship beginning in August 2025
  • Salary & benefits while attending the academy
  • A guaranteed Police Officer position upon graduation and POST certification

Application Period:

  • March 17 – March 31

Apply Today!

Apply online at www.firestoneco.gov/jobs.

Police Recruit Hiring Process

The Town of Firestone's Police Recruit hiring process will include the following steps. All candidates will be notified after each phase of the process and whether or not they have been selected to continue. To learn more about each step and potential discrimination factors, view the Police Department’s Recruitment Process webpage here. 

  1.  Application
  2. Online Exam
  3. Physical Agility Obstacle Course (video)
  4. Oral Board Interview
  5.  Conditional Offer of Employment
  6.  Job Suitability – First Phase Psychological Exam
  7.  Polygraph
  8.  Personal History & Release of Information 
  9.  Physical
  10. Second Phase Psychological Exam
  11.  Interview with Chief of Police
  12.  Official Offer of Employment
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About the Town of Firestone

With spectacular views of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Firestone is located on the northern edge of the Denver-Boulder metropolitan area along Interstate 25, midway between Denver and Fort Collins, just east of Longmont. 

Serving 14.2 square miles, the department handles a diversified number of calls for service in both urban and rural areas of the Town. Officers are encouraged to know our neighbors and practice community policing, engaging residents so we may work together to identify and address problems.

Once employed as a Firestone Police Officer, you will benefit in both personal and professional growth. Career advancement opportunities are available to all officers and may include:

  • Investigations
  • School Resource Officer
  • Drug Task Force Officer
  • UAS Drone Program
  • Members of Weld County SWAT Team
  • Problem-Oriented Policing
  • Members of the Regional Critical Incident Response Team
  • Neighborhood Watch Program
  • Property and Evidence 
  • Peer Support Team
  • Crisis Intervention Team 
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Forensic Evidence Technician

The Town of Firestone is committed to providing a generous compensation package comprised of benefits, financial security, and work/life balance. As the selected individual for this position, you will receive:

  • Academy sponsorship August 2025
  • Full-time wages while attending the Academy
  • Uniforms
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Accrual
  • Extended Paid Leave (EPL) Sick Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision 
  • Employer-paid Group Life & AD&D
  • Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D (For self, spouse, and dependents)
  • Supplemental electable plans: Accident, Hospitalization, and Critical Illness
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flex Savings Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • In-Station Exercise Facility
  • Wellness Program: Employer-paid membership at Anytime Fitness-Firestone and Carbon Valley Recreation Center 
  • Upon being employed as a Town of Firestone Police Officer, you will be enrolled in the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) of Colorado.