Lateral Police Officer: $15K Bonus & Community Impact

City of Loveland; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

City of Loveland is hiring lateral transfer officers to patrol the City of Loveland, deter illegal activities, and protect people and property. The role requires independent judgment in emergencies and field training completion.

Candidates must have sworn, full-time patrol experience and pass the department’s selection steps. Salary is tiered by experience: Lateral I (2–3 years) starts around $93,696 with up to $101,078 after probation; Lateral II (3–5 years) ranges from about $101,078 to

Qualifications

• Must possess at least two (2) years patrol experience as a SWORN full-time law enforcement officer.
• Patrol experience includes responding to calls for service, community policing, traffic enforcement, search warrants, and arrests.
• Must have satisfactorily completed a formal or informal field training program.
• Transfers from detention, corrections, parole, and/or probation do not qualify as lateral transfer officers.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the City of Loveland to deter illegal activities and protect people and property.
• Respond to calls for service, gather information, and determine actions at the scene.
• Arrest, detain, search, and preserve safety as required; use force appropriately.
• Prepare written reports and communicate effectively in English.

Job description

City of Loveland is hiring lateral transfer officers to patrol the City of Loveland, deter illegal activities, and protect people and property. The role requires independent judgment in emergencies and field training completion.

Candidates must have sworn, full-time patrol experience and pass the department’s selection steps. Salary is tiered by experience: Lateral I (2–3 years) starts around $93,696 with up to $101,078 after probation; Lateral II (3–5 years) ranges from about $101,078 to