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The Castle Rock Police Department is one of the premiere policing agencies in Colorado. With over 80,000 residents, Castle Rock is consistently ranked as one of the state's safest communities.
CRPD has become nationally recognized for its positive and healthy culture. Chief Jack Cauley regularly speaks about the department's One-By-One Policing philosophy to agencies across the country, in addition to presenting at various conferences to include the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference. We strongly believe our culture has made us a place where our team members thrive both professionally and personally.
We appreciate your interest in employment with the Castle Rock Police Department. Below, learn more about our department, compensation, officer extras, starting pay and more. Please note, all police job vacancies may be viewed online when available.
For additional questions regarding our hiring process, please email the Castle Rock Police Department.
Apply to become a Certified Officer
The Castle Rock Police Department is not currently accepting applications for Police Officer. Please check back periodically for openings.
Lateral experience starting pay tiers
The Police Officer 2023 salary range is $75,462 to $101,878. Below, view the starting salaries for lateral transfers based on experience:
| Years of Experience | Starting Salary |
| No prior experience | $75,462 |
| 1 year of experience | $80,141 |
| 2 years of experience | $85,110 |
| 3 years of experience | $90,387 |
| 4 years of experience | $95,991 |
| 5+ years of experience | $101,878 |
Minimum qualifications
- Current Colorado state P.O.S.T. certification; or similarly qualified as a Police Officer in another state or federal jurisdiction and eligible for a Colorado Provisional Certification is required
- High school diploma or GED; college coursework or degree preferred
- Valid Colorado driver's license; or ability to attain within 30 days of employment
- Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, physical exam, polygraph and psychological exam prior to commencing employment
- Must satisfactorily complete a written examination
- View our disqualifying history criteria below
How to apply
When Castle Rock Police Department is hiring for the Police Officer positions, please visit the Town's employment page. The first time you use our online job application, you will need to create an account. Select a username and password to log on. Once you create your application profile, you may use it to apply for other job openings with the Town. If you are interested in applying for more than one open position, a separate, completed application is required for each.
Apply to become a Cadet
The Castle Rock Police Department is committed to hiring individuals who embrace our values and culture. As such, we consider individuals with no previous policing experience to sponsor through the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Academy to become full-time officers with our department upon graduation.
The Castle Rock Police Department is not currently accepting applications for Police Officer (to include cadets). Please check back periodically for openings.
Starting Pay
The Police Officer 2023 salary range is $75,462 to $101,878. Cadets who will be sent to the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Academy will receive an annual starting salary of $75,462.
Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; college coursework or degree preferred
- Valid Colorado driver's license; or ability to attain within 30 days of employment
- Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, physical exam, polygraph and psychological exam prior to commencing employment
- Must satisfactorily complete a written examination
- View our disqualifying history criteria below
How to apply
To apply for a Police Officer position at the Castle Rock Police Department, please visit the Town's employment page. The first time you use our online job application, you will need to create an account. Select a username and password to log on. Once you create your application profile, you may use it to apply for other job openings with the Town. If you are interested in applying for more than one open position, a separate, completed application is required for each.
Apply to become a Police Dispatcher
The Castle Rock Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Dispatcher. The posting will remain open until filled.
Lateral experience starting pay tiers
The Police Dispatcher 2023 salary range is $62,483 to $84,365. Below, view the starting salaries for Police Dispatchers based on experience:
| Years of Experience | Starting Salary |
| No prior experience | $62,483 |
| 1 year of experience | $66,357 |
| 2 years of experience | $70,471 |
| 3 years of experience | $74,841 |
| 4 years of experience | $79,481 |
| 5+ years of experience | $84,365 |
Qualifications
Qualifications generally include a high school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year prior experience as an emergency dispatcher, law enforcement customer service or any equivalent combination. A CCIC/NCIC Certification is required within six months of hiring. Candidate must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and psychological exam prior to commencing employment.
How to apply
To apply for a Police Dispatcher position at the Castle Rock Police Department, please visit the Town's employment page. The first time you use our online job application, you will need to create an account. Select a username and password to log on. Once you create your application profile, you may use it to apply for other job openings with the Town. If you are interested in applying for more than one open position, a separate, completed application is required for each.
Apply to become a Professional Staff Member
The Castle Rock Police Department employs dozens of professional staff members. These positions can be found in our administrative, support services, investigations and special operations divisions. Examples can include administrative support, record specialist, digital media technician, crime analyst and public information officer.
How to apply
To apply for a professional staff position with the Castle Rock Police Department, please visit the Town's employment page. The first time you use our online job application, you will need to create an account. Select a username and password to log on. Once you create your application profile, you may use it to apply for other job openings with the Town. If you are interested in applying for more than one open position, a separate, completed application is required for each.
Additional Opportunities
In addition to one's role at the Castle Rock Police Department, officers are offered the opportunity to take on additional roles and responsibilities within the agency. These include:
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Crisis / SWAT negotiators
- Douglas County Regional SWAT
- Explorer advisors
- Master Police Officer (MPO)
- Peer Support members
- Traffic reconstruction officers
- Unmanned aerial system pilots
- Various positions as instructors (i.e. driving, range, etc.)
Community programs
Through the department's One-By-One Policing philosophy, CRPD works every day to earn the trust of the community. Officers and professional staff are encouraged to participate in our many community programs to get to know the residents we serve. Many of these programs were created by officers at the line level. CRPD's community programs include:
- Citizens Police Academy
- Coffee with a Cop
- Dirt Jumps and Donuts
- Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment program
- Drug Take-Back events
- Frosty Five-O ice cream trailer
- Heroes and Helpers
- National Night Out
- Police Trading Cards
- Rock Watch
- RUOK? senior program
- Special Olympics Colorado
- Splash Mob
- Touch-A-Truck
- Youth Police Academy
Compensation and benefits
The Town of Castle Rock offers a generous benefits package to best serve the needs of you and your family. Additionally, CRPD offers a number of additional services to aid you in your professional and wellness journeys.
Town benefits
- Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) Statewide Defined Benefit Plan in addition to social security (sworn members)
- 401(a) Retirement Plan, 457 Deferred Compensation, Roth IRA Supplemental Retirement Options and social security
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts / health savings accounts
- Life insurance and supplemental life insurance
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness program
- Paid time off: Personal Leave, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Town of Castle Rock observes 11.5 designated holidays
- Recreation Center or Miller Activity Center memberships
- PSLF: Public Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
CRPD added services
- Full complement of duty equipment (uniforms, external carriers with armor, footwear and weapons) for sworn members
- EFIT program (2.5 hours / week paid workout time)
- Indoor and outdoor fitness facilities on-site
- Master Police Officer designation (with monthly stipend) for sworn members
- Mental and physical wellness services
- Quiet rooms
- Shift differential
- Special event duties for voluntary overtime
- Variety of shifts for bidding
Disqualifying History
The following criteria will cause the disqualification of an applicant from the Police Officer process:
Integrity
- Any commission or conviction for a felony offense other than described in the Narcotics Behavior section
- Any commission or conviction for a misdemeanor, not including traffic within the last three years, or any domestic violence misdemeanor crime within the last five years.
- Falsification of any official document (i.e. any business record) within the last three years
- Knowingly offering, soliciting or accepting a bribe
Narcotics behavior
- Any distribution or manufacture of a controlled substance
- Any use or possession of marijuana within the last year
- Any use of illegal narcotics, other than marijuana, including, but not limited to cocaine, LSD, mushrooms, steroids, or amphetamines, within the last five years
- Any use of an illegal narcotic, on or off duty, while employed as a law enforcement officer
Driving history
- Any suspension, revocation or denial of a request for a driver's license within the last five years
- Receipt of more than three traffic convictions within the last three years
- Any conviction for DUI/DWAI/DUID within the past five years
- More than one conviction for DUI/DWAI/DUID regardless of the time frame
Excessive force / violence
- Any use of physical force against another person resulting in physical harm, requiring medical attention except as authorized by law within the last three years
- More than one sustained complaint or any suspension for excessive force within the last three years
- Any commission or conviction of any unlawful sexual contact involving a child
- Any commission or conviction of child abuse resulting in any injury or any involvement in one chargeable child abuse incident
Employment history and discipline (including school and military)
- Any intentional omission or falsification of any question contained in the Town of Castle Rock employment application or Integrity Questionnaire
- Any court martial or dishonorable discharge resulting in dismissal from military service
Specialized assignments
The Castle Rock Police Department offers numerous specialized assignments.
- Community Action Team
- Community Partnership Unit
- Community Response Team (Co-Responder)
- Downtown Liaison Officer
- Douglas County Financial Investigative Regional Strike Team (F.I.R.S.T.)
- Douglas County IMPACT Unit
- Investigations Division
- K9 Unit
- Strategic Response Center
- School Resource Officer
- Therapy Dog handler
- Traffic Unit
- Training Officer
- Unhoused Community Liaison Officer
Technology and Resources
Castle Rock Police utilizes state-of-the-art technology to assist officers and professional staff members with calls for service and training. Below are some of our technological offerings:
- Department-issued smart phone
- Department-issued body worn cameras
- Department-issued optic-mounted pistol and rifle
- Department-issued Tasers
- FARO scanner
- Force option virtual simulator
- Fully-equipped patrol vehicles
- In-vehicle dash cameras
- Individual GPS tracking via portable radios
- Less-lethal 40mm launchers
- MobileDetect in-field drug test kits
- Mobile fingerprinting devices
- Townwide monitored camera system
- Townwide and in-car license plate reader systems
- Unmanned aerial systems
Frequently asked questions
Below, find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
- How do I apply for a position with CRPD?
- To apply for a job opening with CRPD, please visit the Town's employment page. The first time you use our online job application, you will need to create an account. Select a username and password to log on. Once you create your application profile, you may use it to apply for other job openings with the Town. If you are interested in applying for more than one open position, a separate, completed application is required for each.
- I just applied for a position with CRPD. What happens next?
- Your application will be forwarded to the Castle Rock Police Department for review. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring department, generally within 10 to 15 days of the closing date. CRPD's hiring process includes a written examination, oral board and interview with the Chief. Additionally, candidates must complete a psychological test and polygraph, as well as a medical physical and diagnostic psychological test.
- I don't see any openings with CRPD. When will you be hiring?
- Because the Castle Rock Police Department is often fully staffed, we are unable to predict when our next hiring process will be held. Please check CRgov.com/JoinCRPD frequently for the latest job openings. Additionally, we will sometimes post our job openings on our social media pages.
- How long does the Field Training program last?
- The Field Training program lasts approximately 16 weeks. This may be accelerated for officers with prior experience.
- Does the Castle Rock Police Department have a probationary period for new hires?
- There is no probationary period for department employees. Employment with the Town of Castle Rock is at-will.
- What schedules do you offer?
- CRPD offers a number of different shifts. Most patrol officers work four 10-hour shifts per week. Officers bid for shifts annually.
- What training(s) does the Castle Rock Police Department offer?
- While the state of Colorado requires 24 hours of annual training, CRPD offers officers a minimum of 110 hours of training per year. Additionally, external training opportunities are also offered.