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CARBONDALE
POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Are you ready to make a difference in your community?

Thank you for your interest in joining the ranks of the Carbondale Police Department, located in the heart of Western Colorado. 

The Carbondale Police Department is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team of law enforcement professionals. As a member of the Carbondale Police Department, you'll have the opportunity to serve and protect the residents of our vibrant community while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

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OUR MISSION

To provide public safety and enhance the quality of life in our community through partnerships, advocation, prevention and enforcement

OUR VISION

To provide public safety and enhance the quality of life in our community through partnerships, advocation, prevention and enforcement.

We vow to fulfill this vision by being efficient, innovative, and progressive in our mission to keep the community safe and conducive to learning. We will do this with empathy, compassion, and a conscientious respect for the diverse community we serve.  We will execute our duties in an impartial, ethical, and professional manner.  We will strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding in all that we do.

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Our Core Values


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ACCOUNTABILITY: We are responsible for our actions to our community and each other.

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INTEGRITY: Doing the right thing when no one is watching.

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CONFIDENCE: Assurance in our abilities and qualities.

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APPROACHABILITY: Being accessible to and engaging with our entire community.

DEDICATION: Commitment to our vision and mission statements, core values and community.

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SELFLESS SERVICE: Putting the mission and values before ourselves.

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To request an online job application, kindly follow the steps below:

Complete the Initial Form

Please fill out the initial form provided below to initiate your job application. Ensure that all required fields are accurately and comprehensively filled in.

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Email Confirmation

Once you have submitted the initial form, expect an email from Guardian Alliance Technologies. This email will contain an invitation to sign up for an account on our secure portal.

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Accept the Invitation

Accept the invitation promptly. This will grant you access to our secure portal where you will find the complete job application form, Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ), and necessary waivers.

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