The Colorado Springs Police Department accepts applications for Entry Level and Lateral Police Officer positions through the GovernmentJobs.com website. Open jobs may be found in the Law Enforcement category.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is now using a continuous hiring model – hiring an academy every 18 weeks.
Each academy will have an Apply By date. You MUST apply by that date in order to be considered for the specific academy. Applications are now open. The upcoming Apply By and Academy Dates are:
| Apply by Date | Academy Start |
|---|---|
| 2/2/2025 | 8/18/2025 |
| 6/22/2025 | 1/5/2026 |
| 10/26/2025 | 5/11/2026 |
| 3/1/2026 | 9/14/2026 |
Applications now open
Our employment process begins by completing an online application and proceeds through online testing and interviewing. Specific instructions are emailed directly to candidates after the online application.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability to participate in the testing process (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991). Applicants who require reasonable accommodations to test should contact our agency by the close of the application process. Accommodations must be requested prior to taking any of the testing components.
What to Expect: In-State Applicants