Lateral Police Officer

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Durango, CO; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durango Police Department is seeking experienced law enforcement professionals to join our team as Lateral Police Officers. You will enforce laws, prevent crime, protect lives and property, and deliver exceptional public service.

Lateral officers may be assigned to community policing, investigations, saturation patrols, or other programs to enhance safety and trust. Starting salary is dependent on experience and we offer a lateral entry program for officers certified by Colorado POST or

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and post-offer testing including background, drug screen, and psychological exam.
• A valid driver’s license and POST certificate are required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and protect lives and property, delivering public service.
• Prevent crime and participate in community policing and investigations as assigned.
• Engage in saturation patrols and other programs to enhance safety and trust.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Public safety concepts

Investigation basics

Education

POST certificate

Equivalent CO POST criteria

Job description

The Durango Police Department is accepting applications from experienced law enforcement professionals to join our team as Lateral Police Officers. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including enforcing laws, preventing crime, protecting lives and property, and delivering exceptional public service. Lateral Police Officers may also be assigned to specialized duties such as community policing, investigations, saturation patrols, or other impactful programs that enhance safety and community trust.

Starting salary is dependent on experience. We offer alateral entry program for officers who are certified by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) or possess equivalent certifications from other states that meet Colorado P.O.S.T. criteria. To recognize and reward experience, we also provide competitive bonuses:

• $3,000 bonus for officers with 1-3 years of experience
• $6,000 for officers with 3 or more years of experience

Join the Durango Police Department to make a meaningful difference in our communityYou Have:

• A valid driver’s license and Police Officer Standards and Testing (POST) certificate.
• The ability to pass pre-employment and post-offer testing, including a background investigation, drug screen, and psychological exam.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, and techniques, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, inv