Join our community as a Police Officer!

The Town of Johnstown, Colorado, is seeking passionate individuals to join our Police Department as a Police Officer. Be part of a vibrant and growing community where your work truly matters. Johnstown offers friendly neighborhoods, excellent public services, and quality shopping centers.

Why Choose Johnstown?

Employment with the Johnstown Police Department is more than a career, it is about becoming a part of a close-knit family. You'll be more than a number you'll be an individual with a name that matters to this community. You'll become a part of something larger than yourself, and your work will serve a community of over 22,0000 citizens that supports you and the hard work you do.

The Town of Johnstown is a rapidly growing community that is adding rooftops and new businesses at an astonishing rate. The view from your take home patrol car will be that of Longs Peak (14,295 ft) to the West, seamlessly integrated with agriculture, community, and commerce.

You will serve your community while allowing our values of Family, Adaptive, Integrity, Trust, and Humility (FAITH) to guide you along the way.

We believe in giving you the opportunities to advance through your career with this department to include individual training allowances, collateral assignments and mentorship. 

Grow your career with us, become a part of the Johnstown Police Department family and apply today!  

Please watch the video in this link for more information about the Johnstown Police Department.  https://www.johnstownco.gov/582/Employment

Policing Values:

We believe in the uniqueness of each person and in the value of all human life. 

We uphold and protect the Constitutional rights of everyone, never abusing our police authority. 

We believe our authority comes from the people we serve.  

We believe in working together with our community, as public safety is a shared responsibility.  

We are proud of the police profession and work to improve it.

We are guardians, warriors, and defenders, dedicated to protecting our community from harm. 

This position requires current POST certification at the time of hire.

Make a difference. Create a career. Apply today!

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  

Please refer to the attached job description for additional details.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter by the posted deadline. It is recommended that you contact the department and complete a citizen ride along to learn more. 

Expecting starting rate: $41.80- $53.35, depending on experience.

The Town of Johnstown provides generous benefits including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, and health savings accounts. 

The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection be based on job-related factors. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.