Police Recruitment Information

Mission Statement

The Littleton Police Department mission is to catch criminals and prevent crime, to comfort victims, and to treat everyone with respect.

City Facts

• The City of Littleton was incorporated in 1890. The city covers more than 13 square miles and is located in three different counties. It’s population is over 40,000.
• The city utilizes a council/manager form of government. The city is a major service provider including a library and a historical museum.
• The Arapahoe Community College and Littleton Public Schools provide a quality education to the community.
• Littleton is proud of its neighborhoods, schools, parks, businesses, historic downtown and its sense of community.

Police

The Littleton Police Department employs 70 commissioned officers and 26 civilians. The Department is composed of three divisions: Patrol, Detective and Support Services.

The Police Department is committed to community-oriented policing and problem solving strategies. The department’s mission statement and value statement direct the daily commitment to creating a strong partnership within its community.

Employee Benefits

Training

All recruits complete a 16-week field training program and remain on probation for 12 months. Officers are provided with 120 hours of scheduled training each year.

Police Assignments

• Community Resource Officer
• School Resource Officer
• Detective
• Motorcycle Officer
• South Metro Drug Task Force
• Commerical Motor Vehicle Inspector
• Field Training Officer
• S.W.A.T.
• Firearms Instructor
• Drug Recognition Expert
• Defensive Tactics Instructor

Qualifications

• Possess current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certification (P.O.S.T.)
• High school or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years college credit (60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours with no grades below a "C")

Selection Procedure

• Pass written examination
• Oral board interview
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological examination
• Background investigation
• Physical examination
• Hearing test
• Drug test
• Appointment by chief of police

Information on testing

• City of Littleton Human Resources Office — 303-795-3857
• Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) — 303-866-5692