Denver is the most diverse city in the state of Colorado. As such, bilingual skills are often in demand. By collective bargaining contract, certified bilingual firefighters and deputy sheriffs can receive an additional $1200 per year. Police officers can receive up to an additional $2400 per year.
The languages that are most often in demand include Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and others. Police officer and firefighter applicants in Denver can receive an additional 5 preference points in hiring consideration for having bilingual skills. Please contact the Denver Civil Service at (720) 913-3370 to see if your additional language can be credited during the hiring process.
