Police Employment Application

  • AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The City of Gunnison is dedicated to the principles of equal employment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age over 40, race, sex, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.


    The Gunnison Police Department maintains an open application process, accepting applicants from all qualified persons. All applications expire at the end of a successful hiring process or one year, whichever comes first. If an opening announcement occurs, applicants on file will be notified by their address on the application. Applicants may have to update information on their filed application upon the Gunnison Police Department's request. 


    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: You are applying for a sworn uniformed position with the Gunnison Police Department, As such, you will perform technical, professional, physical and administrative duties related to maintaining the security of the City of Gunnison, protecting the constitutional guarantees of all persons, protecting life and property, preserving public peace and order, preventing, solving and detecting crimes, facilitating the safe movement of persons and vehicles, and providing other services as needed.


    INSTRUCTIONS: Answer each question fully and accurately. In reading and answering the following questions, be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information.

  • Current employment opportunities are available on the City of Gunnison website at www.GunnisonCO.gov/HR


  • Employment Sought
  • Choose one:
  • Date Selection
  • No Email?
  • Have you ever applied here before?
  • Were you ever employed here?
  • Do any of your relatives, or your spouse’s relatives work here?

  • Please indicate your acknowledgement for each of the below minimum qualifications for the position.  

  • Age:
  • Citizenship:
  • Driver's License
  • Residency:
  • Physical Ability:
  • Work Schedule:
  • Driving and employment record:
  • Have you had your driver’s license ever been suspended, revoked, or denied ?

  • Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.): Must be certified by the State of Colorado as a Level 1 Peace Officer pursuant to Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training rules (P.O.S.T.) at time of employment. (NOTE: A conditional offer of employment as a Police Cadet may be offered to the successful applicant prior to their attaining Level 1 Peace Officer Certification). 

    Applicants who possess certification from a state other than Colorado may meet P.O.S.T. standards for a six month provisional certification. Provisional certification will be allowed provided full certification is granted by P.O.S.T. prior to expiration of the provisional certification. 

    Current applicants may receive payment for tuition, books, uniforms and equipment associated with obtaining P.O.S.T. Certification, as well as receive a Police Cadet wage while attending the Police Academy.  

    Specific categories of misdemeanor convictions on or after July 01, 2001 will result in the denial of P.O.S.T. Certification; therefore, applicants who are affected by C.R.S. 24-31-305 will be disqualified from the testing process. To determine your eligibility and to get a listing of misdemeanor convictions that apply, you may contact the state of Colorado at (303) 866-5692 or on the web site at www.ago.state.co.us 
  • POST Certification

  • Please indicate your acknowledgement for each of the below minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Criminal Convictions:
  • Suspect Information:
  • Arrest Information:
  • Illegal Drug Activity
  • Education

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    Degree/Diploma
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  • Employment History

    • May we contact your employer?

    Add
  • Veteran Status
  • References

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    Row 2
    Row 3
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  • Have you worked, or attended school under any other names?

Certification/Authorization

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  • PLEASE READ EACH STATEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
  • 1. True and Complete
  • 2. Investigation
  • 3. Provision of Information
  • 4. Drug Screening
  • 5. Physical Examination
  • 6. Psychological Examination
  • 7. No Implied Contract
  • Date will be captured on form submission