Castle Rock Police Department Expands Hiring, Offers Multiple Open Positions

The Castle Rock Police Department opened recruitment for several roles on December 3, 2025, signaling an opportunity for residents interested in law enforcement and public safety careers. The department is seeking lateral police officers, lateral police dispatchers, community service officers, and animal welfare officers. Full job descriptions, qualifications, starting pay tiers, benefit information, and application instructions are available at CRgov.com/JoinCRPD.

Applications for the lateral police officer position and the lateral police dispatcher position will be reviewed on a continuous basis, allowing qualified candidates to apply and be considered as resumes arrive. Applications for community service officer positions and animal welfare officer positions will be accepted until 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Prospective applicants should visit the Town employment page at CRgov.com/JoinCRPD for full details and to complete applications.

For Douglas County residents the announcement matters for multiple reasons. The opening of lateral slots provides a pathway for experienced public safety professionals to transfer into a department described as one of the premier policing agencies in Colorado. With Castle Rock serving more than 85,000 residents and consistently ranked among the state s safest communities, staffing choices directly affect response capacity, community outreach initiatives, and neighborhood safety perceptions.

The department has received national recognition for a positive and healthy organizational culture, a factor that officials say supports professional development and overall wellbeing for team members. That reputation may make Castle Rock an attractive option for candidates seeking a workplace where career advancement and personal resilience are both supported.

Beyond individual employment, increased recruitment can affect local services ranging from emergency dispatch capacity to animal welfare response. Filling community service officer roles can expand nonemergency outreach and problem solving, while dedicated animal welfare officers handle public health and safety concerns involving animals.

Residents who are considering applying or who want to stay informed should consult CRgov.com/JoinCRPD for deadlines, eligibility requirements, and application steps. The department s ongoing recruitment underscores its intent to sustain service levels for a growing and safety conscious community.