The Thornton Police Department is an innovative department whose defined Core Values of Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork, Safety, Service and Integrity guide us towards our vision of being the standard of excellence in law enforcement. The city of Thornton is currently the sixth largest city in the State of Colorado. With only 50% of the city of Thornton land currently developed, our expected growth will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement. With 258 authorized sworn police officers, and 88 non-sworn positions, we are currently the fourth largest metro police department.
A key factor contributing to the success of our department is our dedication in pursuing top candidates to join our team. We believe in hiring the best, recognizing that you will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goals. We value all members of our organization and create an environment that encourages teamwork, diversity, innovation and excellence.
Currently Hiring For:
Photo Enforcement Technician
Closes March 24, 2025
Emergency Communications Specialist
Closes March 25, 2025
Apply at ThorntonCO.gov/jobs
Emergency Communication Center
“Heroes under the Headset”
Our Emergency Communication Center processes more than 250,000 emergent and non-emergent calls for the City of Thornton every year. The Emergency Communications Team interacts with citizens on their worst day, hour, and moment, while directing and keeping first responders safe.
Salary:
Recruit: $51,347 - $67,778
Specialist: $64,283 - $94,291
Supervisor: $88,267 - $116,513
Police Records
Our Police Records Team is responsible for managing, maintaining, and organizing various records and documents related to law enforcement activities. Their role is critical for ensuring that police records are properly documented, stored and accessible when needed.
Salary
Specialist: $54,945 - $72,527
Supervisor: $85,329 - $112,634
Animal Control
Our Animal Control Team is responsible for managing and enforcing laws related to animal control, safety, and welfare within the community. Their duties range from rescuing injured or lost animals to educating the public about responsible pet ownership.
Salary
Animal Control Officers: $60,820 - $80,282
Our Victim Advocate Team provides support, guidance, and assistance to individuals who have been affected by crime. Their primary role is to ensure that victims of crime receive the necessary support and resources to navigate the emotional, legal, and practical challenges a victim may face. The team consists of both volunteers and full-time staff.
Victim Advocates
Salary
Specialist: $65,081 - $85,907
Lead Specialist: $79,742 - $105,259
Co-Responders
Our Co-Responder Team works alongside Police Officers to provide a more comprehensive approach when responding to calls for service where a person is in crisis. Their role includes crisis management/prevention, de-escalation, advocacy, connecting individuals with services or programs, and more.
Salary
$79,747 - $105,268
Criminalist
Our Criminalist Team, or CSI, are responsible for collecting, preserving, and analyzing physical evidence from crime scenes to support investigations. Their work is crucial in solving crimes by providing objective evidence that can be used in court.
Salary
Criminalist: $74,520 - $98,367
Senior Criminalist: $82,488 - $108,884
