Denver Police Department

FAQ: HOW MUCH MONEY DO DENVER POLICE OFFICERS MAKE? When you join the Denver Police Department as a recruit, the starting salary is $68,878. Additionally, you get full city benefits, which begin on your first day, and those include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flex cash and legal coverage. You also get 112 hours of paid vacation and holiday time, 144 hours of sick leave per year that can be used to extend your vacations. Four-day work weeks with 10 hour shifts and three consecutive days off. AND after three and a half years on the job, your salary increases to $105,965. Not too shabby... Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dDhGUym5.

A determined amputee and a boisterous South African walk into a gym... Watch Project Kaboom, a new PBS12 original, as famed Denver Nuggets performance trainer Steve Hess takes Sergeant Justin Dodge of Denver Police Department from catastrophic injury to SWAT leader in one year. Can he do it? Project Kaboom premieres June 27, only on PBS12, or stream online at pbs12.org/projectkaboom

Following the success of the men's dress for success event in March, DPD hosted a second clothing giveaway aimed at outfitting women in our community with business attire. The event was a huge success, as officers and recruits were able to create a boutique shopping experience for our community members, many of whom walked away with complete suits just in time for their first day at new jobs! In total, we had over 100 attendees and gave out 514 tops, 223 accessory items, 204 dresses, 165 pants, 129 business suits, 151 pairs of shoes, and 84 skirts! In addition to the paid staff and volunteers who helped set up and manage the event, we had 3 recruits spend the day shopping with attendees! CBS Denver did a great news story about the event: https://lnkd.in/gMYmXbpn

The Denver Police Department is hiring. We’re looking for officers with diverse backgrounds and interests who want to make a change. We’re dedicated to building trust in our communities while focusing on your career growth. Let’s talk! #denverjobs #denverpd #perfectcandidate #everythingyouare

30 YEARS AND COUNTING FOR OFC. NUNEZ DE OVALLE Back in 1994, a loaf of bread was $0.99, Major League Baseball players were on strike, FRIENDS premiered on TV, and Graciela Nunez De Ovalle joined the Denver Police Department. After graduating from the Denver Police Training Academy, Graciela was assigned to District 1. She would eventually be picked to work on the IMPACT Team, and even though she had never ridden a motorcycle before, she was chosen to train to become the unit's motorcycle officer, and was certified for three consecutive years. In 1998, Graciela promoted to the rank of detective and was assigned to the Narcotics Unit. As a bilingual undercover detective, she was in high-demand and took part in several long-term investigations, often in partnership with the FBI, DEA and ATF. She would also go on to be a detective in the Burglary Unit, a general assignment detective and a member of the Hostage Negotiation Team. Today, Graciela is assigned to Denver International Airport. Graciela states it was a long-term dream of hers to become a Denver Police officer, and last month, she was recognized by Mayor Mike Johnston for her 30 years of service! Please join us in thanking Officer Nunez De Ovalle for her dedication and ongoing commitment to serving Denver's residents!

STUDY REVEALS COLORADO AS TOP 5 STATES TO WORK AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER A study compared the 50 states in terms of where it is best to serve as a law enforcement officer. To determine the list, WalletHub compared three key dimensions: 1) Opportunity & Competition 2) Law Enforcement Training Requirements 3) Job Hazards & Protections. “Some states make protecting and serving the public in a law enforcement career more appealing than others. The best states for police officers offer competitive compensation, supplemented by solid training that helps minimize the chances of deadly violence between officers and civilians. State-level policies like ‘red flag laws’ or ‘Blue Alerts’ also contribute to a better environment for police.” CASSANDRA HAPPE, WALLETHUB ANALYST Check out the full report here:

There is nothing more rewarding than giving back to your community! DPD hosted a clothing giveaway aimed at outfitting young men in our community with business attire. The event was a huge success, as officers and recruits were able to create a boutique shopping experience for our community members, many of whom walked away with complete suits just in time for their first day at new jobs! In the span of three hours, 301 dress shirts, 109 slacks, 107 ties, 85 suit jackets, and 14 complete suits were given away!

WELCOMING CLASS 24-1 On April 1st, your Denver Police Department welcomed 36 new police recruits to the Denver Police Training Academy. We're excited to have Class 24-1 on board and wish them nothing but success over the next 28 weeks! And if you're interested in being a part of our next academy class, visit denverpolicerecruit.com!

The Denver Police Department is hiring. We’re looking for people with all sorts of backgrounds and interests. We have a solution for whatever excuses are stopping you from becoming a new officer. Let’s talk. #denverjobs #denverpd #perfectcandidate #everythingyouare

Our DPD Officers get to participate in a variety of assignments. Community Engagement events are some of the most rewarding! On opening day many of our officers and staff got to enjoy the sunshine inside and around Coors Fields. Go, Colorado Rockies!